Kelvinator
Trash Compactor

Model #TC500AWW0 Official Kelvinator trash compactor - 5995242665

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kelvinator TC500AWW0 trash compactor - 5995242665, 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
    Screw

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    Screw

    Part #08003503

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

    CLIP (2)#17

    Cabinet parts Diagram

    Clip (2)

    Part #08003498

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

    Arm Stop#16

    Screw-power and ram assembly Diagram

    Arm stop

    Part #5303293184

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

    SWITCH - MOTOR#1

    Motor and drive parts Diagram

    Switch - motor

    Part #5308003550

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

    Screw#3

    Motor and drive parts Diagram

    Screw

    Part #08003516

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

    PLATE - POWER CORD#4

    Cabinet parts Diagram

    Plate - power cord

    Part #08003491

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

    SWITCH - ROTARY#7

    Cabinet parts Diagram

    Switch - rotary

    Part #5303212583

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

    SWITCH - DRAWER TILT#5

    Cabinet parts Diagram

    Switch - drawer tilt

    Part #5303212584

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

    Symptoms common to all trash compactors

    Choose a symptom to see related trash compactor repairs.

    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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