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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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  • Pulley for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 775047

    Motor & drive assembly diagram

    Pulley

    Part #775047

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

  • Relay for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 775035

    Motor & drive assembly diagram

    Relay

    Part #775035

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

  • Panel for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 775370

    Cabinet & control assembly diagram

    Panel

    Part #775370

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

  • Rivet for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 775107

    Container & door assembly diagram

    Rivet

    Part #775107

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

  • Screw for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 177227

    Cabinet & control assembly diagram

    Screw

    Part #177227

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

  • Pin for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 775172

    Frame assembly diagram

    Pin

    Part #775172

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

  • Pin for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 455481

    Motor & drive assembly diagram

    Pin

    Part #455481

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

  • Nut for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 445426

    Nut

    Part #445426

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

  • Pin for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 186837

    Frame assembly diagram

    Pin

    Part #186837

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

  • Slide for Kenmore 66542501 - Part 775126

    Container & door assembly diagram

    Slide

    Part #775126

    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.

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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