How to Troubleshoot an Insinkerator Garbage Disposal

Unplug the Insinkerator, or switch the Insinkerator off at the circuit breaker panel. Wait for the sink to drain, or bail the water out using a pot if the sink won't drain. Insert the self-service wrench into the hole at the bottom of the Insinkerator. Work the wrench backwards and forwards to unjam the disposer. You may have to use some force. Work the wrench until the Insinkerator turns freely in circles in both directions.

Press the red button on the underside of the Inskinkerator. The red button is the overload protector. If it has tripped, it will protrude a quarter of an inch. If it won't stay pressed in, try again after 10 minutes.

Peer into the disposal chamber with a flash light. Use tongs or pliers to remove anything. Don't put your hand in there.

Turn the water on again, and then the disposer. The disposer should now run.

Clean the disposal if it smells. Unplug the Insinkerator, or switch the Insinkerator off at the circuit breaker panel. Reach through the sink opening avoiding the teeth and clean under the rubber baffle. Place the stopper in the sink, fill the sink half-full of water and mix in a pound box of baking soda. Turn the disposer on and remove the stopper allowing the water/baking soda mix to flush the system.