Amana
Trash Compactor

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

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Flat Washer M0270512
#30

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Flat washer

Part #M0270512

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

Track Ass'y. L.h. C1703901
#25

Chassis assembly diagram

Track ass'y. l.h.

Part #C1703901

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

Sleeve A1502201
#32

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Sleeve

Part #A1502201

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

Grommet Motor M0500108
#31

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Grommet motor

Part #M0500108

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

Flange Nut, Leveler Bolt M0283610
#21

Chassis assembly diagram

Flange nut, leveler bolt

Part #M0283610

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

Latch B1614601
#4

Trash bucket diagram

Latch

Part #B1614601

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

Clamp, Wiring Harness M0102319
#2

Chassis assembly diagram

Clamp, wiring harness

Part #M0102319

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

Ram Guide Assembly R0157084
#18

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Ram guide assembly

Part #R0157084

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

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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 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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