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KitchenAid KUCS181T0 compactor

KitchenAid KUCS181T0 compactor Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Powerscrew (3) for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 - Part 4160988

    Motor drive and ram diagram

    Powerscrew (3)

    Part #4160988

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

  • Door Catch for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 - Part 4162024

    Cabinet and control diagram

    Door Catch

    Part #4162024

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

  • Panel-al for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 - Part 4161021

    Cabinet and control diagram

    Panel-al

    Part #4161021

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

  • Wire (white) for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 - Part 242826

    Accessory diagram

    Wire (white)

    Part #242826

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

  • Spring for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 - Part 4160982

    Frame diagram

    Spring

    Part #4160982

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

  • Plate Nut for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 - Part 4161154

    Cabinet and control diagram

    Plate Nut

    Part #4161154

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

  • Drive Pulley for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 - Part 4161485

    Motor drive and ram diagram

    Drive Pulley

    Part #4161485

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

  • Wire for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 - Part 47261

    Accessory diagram

    Wire

    Part #47261

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

  • Retainer for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 - Part 4161390

    Motor drive and ram diagram

    Retainer

    Part #4161390

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

  • Lock Washer for KitchenAid KUCS181T0 - Part 4159494

    Lock Washer

    Part #4159494

    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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