Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire)
Trash Compactor

Model #MTC500ABD2 Official Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire) trash compactor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire) MTC500ABD2 trash compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Safety Switch#7

Interior parts Diagram

Safety switch

Part #08017605
In Stock
$19.37
Compactor Bag

#NI

All parts Diagram

Compactor bag

Part #5303296400
In Stock
$30.11
Spacer#11

Latch and container assembly Diagram

Spacer

Part #5303293189

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Cabinet#1

Cabinet and control parts Diagram

Cabinet

Part #5303297982

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Drive Gear#6

Motor and drive parts Diagram

Drive gear

Part #5303212568

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

SWITCH-MOTOR#1

Motor and drive parts Diagram

Switch-motor

Part #5303305462

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Latch Assembly#10

Latch and container assembly Diagram

Latch assembly

Part #5303293188

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

TOP CABINET#1

Cabinet and control parts Diagram

Top cabinet

Part #5303297972

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bag Caddy#7

Latch and container assembly Diagram

Bag caddy

Part #08003524

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

RACE - THRUST#6

Screw-power and ram assembly Diagram

Race - thrust

Part #08003486

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms common to all trash compactors

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Main causes: bent drawer support rollers, damaged trash container
Main causes: stripped or broken power nuts, broken or disconnected drive gear and sprocket chain, damaged drive parts
Main causes: broken drive gear and sprocket chain, stripped power nuts, faulty top limit and directional switch
Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch
Main causes: stuck foot pedal, bad momentary start switch, power switch failure
Main causes: lack of power, faulty drawer safety switch, bad power switch, momentary start switch failure, bad drive motor, wiring failure

Repair guides common to all trash compactors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your trash compactor.

How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

If the trash compactor ram won’t return to the top position, replace the motor centrifugal switch by following the instructions in this repair guide.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

The momentary start switch starts the motor when you lift the foot pedal. This repair guide shows how to replace the switch if it stops working

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
June 1, 2013
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a trash compactor power switch

If the trash compactor won’t power up, use the steps in this repair guide to replace the power switch.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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