How to Reset a Badger 5 Garbage Disposal

The Badger 5 disposal is a convenient kitchen appliance until something jams the blade. The Badger 5 will turn itself off to prevent damage to the unit should an obstruction block the movement of the blades. You should first check the electrical panel box to ensure that the circuit breaker is not tripped prior to resetting the Badger 5 disposal. Before you reset the disposal, you must first remove the obstruction. You will need the service wrench that comes with the Badger 5 disposal.

Service wrench
1/4-inch hex wrench
Tongs

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the switch that operates the disposer. Turn off the water faucet if it is still running.
- 2
  Go under the sink and locate the center hole on the bottom of the disposal. The service wrench that comes with the Badger 5 fits into this hole. Insert the service wrench into the hole and turn the wrench clockwise and counter-clockwise until you can turn the wrench one full turn. If you cannot find the service wrench, you can use a 1/4-inch hex wrench.
- 3
  Grab a pair of tongs and reach inside the sink drain to pull out the obstruction from the disposal.
- 4
  Go back under the sink and lightly press the red reset button on the bottom of the disposal. Turn on the water faucet and then turn on the disposal wall switch to operate the disposal.

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