Steve B wrote:
> >
> >> Steve B wrote:
> >>
> >>>> LOL.. that's the funniest thing I've ever heard! Since when does the
> >>>> hot water come in contact with the motor??
> >>>
> >>> I dunno, but I have had the red switch kick out when I ran hot water in
> >>> MINE.
> >>>
> >>> I guess the disposal is as dumb as me, huh?
> >
> >> What "red switch"? I've never had any problems from a garbage disposal or
> >> the mysterious "red switch" so I must be doing something right.
> >
> > I remember Regis having some kind of garbage disposal red switch
> > problem. He didn't know it was there, either. I have no idea if mine
> > has one.
> >
> > nancy
> >
>
> They all have one, Nancy. Get under there and look, or just feel on the
> bottom of the unit. It's usually right around the downward facing edge.
> Knowing where it is, and where the wrench goes to help clear jams could save
> you some $$ on a service call where the man pushes the button, twists the
> wrench in the fitting, gets your disposal running again, and hands you a
> bill for $60.
>
> Don't know where your wrench is? Didn't save it when you got the unit
> because you didn't know what it was for? Get another. They're cheap and
> very handy.
>
That "red" button is called the reset switch. I have a new disposal,
so to date, haven't needed to poke it.

The hex wrench or Allen wrench is the little tool with the bent end
that goes underneath in the center of the unit to unjam the monster.
You can find hex wrench sets anywhere, and they are cheap. I have
about 3 different Craftsmen sets lying around.


Now I want one of the new In-Sink-Erators that will do artichoke chokes
and pineapple tops. Grrrrrrrr.

N.

(As to how long to run the water - I imagine the garbage on its long
path from my sink down to the basement, below the floor, and then
running out to the sewer line. That's how long I let the water run.
My disposal doesn't have an odor; it is nearly always clean enough for
me to stick my hand in there (turned off, of course) and find the odd
bit of plastic bread bag closer or whatever, without any problem. I
noticed at a previous place of employment, though, that the constant
dumping of coffee made the rubber gasket thingie really, really nasty
on the underside. I imagine that comes from not enough water running
through it.)