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KitchenAid KUCS181D0 compactor Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Installation Instructions for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 - Part LIT9870117

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    All parts diagram

    Installation Instructions

    Part #LIT9870117

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

  • Air Filter for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 - Part 4178085

    Frame diagram

    Air Filter

    Part #4178085

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

  • Screw for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 - Part 4159305

    Frame diagram

    Screw

    Part #4159305

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  • Baffle for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 - Part 4161165

    Frame diagram

    Baffle

    Part #4161165

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  • Sprocket for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 - Part 4161121

    Drive motor and ram diagram

    Sprocket

    Part #4161121

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

  • Spacer for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 - Part 4162880

    Container diagram

    Spacer

    Part #4162880

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  • Wire (white) for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 - Part 242826

    Accessory diagram

    Wire (white)

    Part #242826

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  • Retainer Bracket for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 - Part 4178076

    Cabinet and control diagram

    Retainer Bracket

    Part #4178076

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  • End Cap for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 - Part 4161149

    Cabinet and control diagram

    End Cap

    Part #4161149

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  • End Cap for KitchenAid KUCS181D0 - Part 4161150

    Cabinet and control diagram

    End Cap

    Part #4161150

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

Most common symptoms to help you fix your trash compactors

Choose a symptom to see related trash compactor repairs.

Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch …

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: lack of power, faulty drawer safety switch, bad power switch, momentary start switch failure, bad drive mot…

Main causes: stuck foot pedal, bad momentary start switch, power switch failure…

Main causes: broken drive gear and sprocket chain, stripped power nuts, faulty top limit and directional switch…

Most common repair guides to help fix your 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 power switch

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 time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

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 instr…

Repair time and Difficulty

 45 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

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 swi…

Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your trash compactors

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your trash compactor.

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Find out what’s wrong with your appliance by following a circuit.…

Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Learn what to check if you are having problems with the drawer sticking on your trash compactor.…

Trash compactor common questions

Trash compactor common questions

See what questions our experts most often get about trash compactors.…

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