Amana
Trash Compactor

Model # ESMC-1-C/P18011-15TC Official Amana compactor

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Switch, Unit Compartment B1606602
#35

Chassis assembly diagram

Switch, unit compartment

Part #B1606602

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

Lock Washer (for Grounding) M0272807
#5

Chassis assembly diagram

Lock washer (for grounding)

Part #M0272807

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

Ass'y. End Caps & Control Panel B1605201
#7A

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Ass'y. end caps & control panel

Part #B1605201

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

Washer, Polyurethane A1511301
#37

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Washer, polyurethane

Part #A1511301

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

Cord Set B1604801
#1B

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Cord set

Part #B1604801

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

Pop Rivet M0207201
#14

Trash bucket diagram

Pop rivet

Part #M0207201

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

Wiper, Wool B1611101
#35

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Wiper, wool

Part #B1611101

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

Gasket A3030302
#15

Chassis assembly diagram

Gasket

Part #A3030302

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

Cabinet Back, Avocado D1806603
#3C

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Cabinet back, avocado

Part #D1806603

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

Panel Front, Avocado C1709611
#11G

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Panel front, avocado

Part #C1709611

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

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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 difficulty
Time required
 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 difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
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 difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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