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KitchenAid KUCS181B0 compactor

KitchenAid KUCS181B0 compactor Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Barrier for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 - Part 4162936

    Cabinet and control diagram

    Barrier

    Part #4162936

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

  • Screw for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 - Part 342043

    Container diagram

    Screw

    Part #342043

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

  • Door Filler for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 - Part 4162879

    Cabinet and control diagram

    Door Filler

    Part #4162879

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

  • Bin Litter for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 - Part 4162616

    Frame diagram

    Bin Litter

    Part #4162616

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

  • Panel Bin for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 - Part 4178013

    Cabinet and control diagram

    Panel Bin

    Part #4178013

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

  • Retainer for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 - Part 4161390

    Drive motor and ram diagram

    Retainer

    Part #4161390

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

  • Switch Bracket for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 - Part 4162310

    Frame diagram

    Switch Bracket

    Part #4162310

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

  • Plate for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 - Part 4161003

    Drive motor and ram diagram

    Plate

    Part #4161003

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

  • Ram Spacer for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 - Part 4163107

    Drive motor and ram diagram

    Ram Spacer

    Part #4163107

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

  • Touch-up Paint for KitchenAid KUCS181B0 - Part 72108

    Accessory diagram

    Touch-up Paint

    Part #72108

    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.

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Find out what’s wrong with your appliance by following a circuit.…

Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Learn what to check if you are having problems with the drawer sticking on your trash compactor.…

Trash compactor common questions

Trash compactor common questions

See what questions our experts most often get about trash compactors.…

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