How to Reset Your Insinkerator Garbage Disposal

Your Insinkerator garbage disposal is equipped with a feature that shuts the device off if utensils or other objects are jammed within it. This automatic shut off is a safety feature that protects the blades and the disposal's other internal parts. If you don't hear the blades turning or you hear a humming sound coming from the disposal, the automatic shut-off feature is engaged. Before resetting it, you need to remove whatever caused it to jam.

Flashlight
Long screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the disposal, if it is on. Remove any pots, pans, plates, dish towels and other objects from the sink containing the disposal.
- 2
  Shine a flashlight inside of the disposal and look for any trapped utensils or other objects that may be jamming it.
- 3
  Use a long screwdriver to dig out the object that is jamming the disposal. Do not put your hands inside of the disposal.
- 4
  Open the kitchen cabinet below the sink.
- 5
  Shine your flashlight under the bottom of the disposal and locate its red reset button.
- 6
  Press the red reset button.
- 7
  Listen for a click sound. The disposal is now reset.
- 8
  Turn on the sink's cold water faucet and leave it running.
- 9
  Turn on the disposal to test it. You should hear the disposal's blades turning. If you hear a humming sound, turn off the disposal and check for other objects trapped in the device. If you don't find any jammed objects in the disposal, consult with a plumber.

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