Amana
Trash Compactor

Model #ESMC-1-AG/P18011-11TG Official Amana compactor

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    Refrigerator Screw#4

    Cabinet and start switch assembly Diagram

    Screw

    Part #M0211317
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    Screw#70

    Chassis assembly Diagram

    Screw

    Part #M0216529

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

    Refrigerator Screw#132

    Bucket and drawer assembly Diagram

    Screw

    Part #M0211531
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    Appliance Screw, #8-32 x 0.29-in#8

    Cabinet and start switch assembly Diagram

    Screw

    Part #M0234029
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    Refrigerator Nut#117

    Bucket and drawer assembly Diagram

    Nut

    Part #M0282005
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    BUTTON CONTROL ORANGE#11C

    Cabinet and start switch assembly Diagram

    Button control orange

    Part #C1704702

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

    Gear#87

    Ram and drive screw assembly Diagram

    Gear

    Part #C1700401

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

    CHANNEL SAFETY LATCH (NYLON)#137

    Bucket and drawer assembly Diagram

    Channel safety latch (nylon)

    Part #B1607601

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

    Chassis Top#29

    Chassis assembly Diagram

    Chassis top

    Part #C1701501

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

    PANEL FRONT, WHITE#16A

    Cabinet and start switch assembly Diagram

    Panel front, white

    Part #C1709601

    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

    Articles and videos common to all trash compactors

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

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