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Kenmore 66542601 compactor

Kenmore 66542601 compactor Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 66542601 compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Rivet for Kenmore 66542601 - Part 775107

    Container & door assembly diagram

    Rivet

    Part #775107

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

  • Barrier for Kenmore 66542601 - Part 775296

    Frame assembly diagram

    Barrier

    Part #775296

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

  • Screw for Kenmore 66542601 - Part 166274

    Frame assembly diagram

    Screw

    Part #166274

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

  • Motor for Kenmore 66542601 - Part 775329

    Motor & drive assembly diagram

    Motor

    Part #775329

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

  • Panel for Kenmore 66542601 - Part 775219

    Cabinet & control assembly diagram

    Panel

    Part #775219

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

  • Nut for Kenmore 66542601 - Part 775124

    Container & door assembly diagram

    Nut

    Part #775124

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

  • Wiper for Kenmore 66542601 - Part 775076

    Power screw & ram assembly diagram

    Wiper

    Part #775076

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

  • Latch Cover for Kenmore 66542601 - Part 775075

    Power screw & ram assembly diagram

    Latch Cover

    Part #775075

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

  • Terminal for Kenmore 66542601 - Part 90079

    Motor & drive assembly diagram

    Terminal

    Part #90079

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

  • Screw for Kenmore 66542601 - Part 775071

    Power screw & ram assembly diagram

    Screw

    Part #775071

    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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