Amana
Trash Compactor

Model # ESMC-1/P18011-15T Official Amana compactor

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Hinge Spring B1608102
#30

Chassis assembly diagram

Hinge spring

Part #B1608102

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

Shield, Fish Paper B1606203
#14

Chassis assembly diagram

Shield, fish paper

Part #B1606203

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

Switch, Top Limit B1601802
#7

Chassis assembly diagram

Switch, top limit

Part #B1601802

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

Clamp Wiring M0110502
#18

Chassis assembly diagram

Clamp wiring

Part #M0110502

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

Wiring Harness D1801802
#1

Chassis assembly diagram

Wiring harness

Part #D1801802

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

Button Control Orange C1704702
#8C

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Button control orange

Part #C1704702

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

Lockwasher, Double Tab A1507001
#7

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Lockwasher, double tab

Part #A1507001

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

Gear Belt A1500801
#11

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Gear belt

Part #A1500801

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

Speednut Cabinet Back M0288411
#24

Chassis assembly diagram

Speednut cabinet back

Part #M0288411

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

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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

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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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