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Kenmore 66542501 compactor

Kenmore 66542501 compactor Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 66542501 compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Dryer Door Latch Kit for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 279570

    Frame assembly diagram

    Door Catch

    Part #236877

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  • Dryer Door Latch Kit for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 279570

    Container & door assembly diagram

    Door Strike

    Part #236876

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  • Washer Screw for Kenmore 66542501 - Part WPW10119828

    Frame assembly diagram

    Screw

    Part #775538

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  • Kenmore Elite Trash Compactor Grease for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 675351

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    Grease

    Part #674792

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  • Bumper for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 238614

    Cabinet & control assembly diagram

    Bumper

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  • Washer Leveling Leg for Kenmore 66542501 - Part WPW10001130

    Frame assembly diagram

    Leveler

    Part #775526

    Replaced by #WPW10001130

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  • Screw for Kenmore 66542501 - Part WP488234

    Motor & drive assembly diagram

    Screw

    Part #98452

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  • Refuse Bag for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 65-4299

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    Refuse Bag

    Part #65-4299

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  • Nut for Kenmore 66542501 - Part WP488130

    Power screw & ram assembly diagram

    Nut

    Part #271163

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  • Terminal for Kenmore 66542501 - Part WP90028

    Motor & drive assembly diagram

    Terminal

    Part #90028

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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.

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…

How to read a wiring schematic video

How to read a wiring schematic video

Learn how to decipher symbols so you can buy the right part for your problem.…

How to load a trash compactor

How to load a trash compactor

Learn the proper way to place your trash in your trash compactor.…

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