Model # UCG1600LWW Official GE compactor

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#503

Powerscrew & ram parts diagram

Trash compactor power nut

Part #WC02X10021

Replaced by #WC01X20127

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Container parts diagram

Latch lever

Part #WC02X24005

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Container parts diagram

Latch assembly

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Frame parts diagram

Levelling le

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Motor & drive parts diagram

Dishwasher drive gear motor

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Frame parts diagram

Motor cover

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Trash Compactor Frame Roller (replaces Wc17x20084) WC17X10012

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Frame parts diagram

Trash compactor frame roller (replaces wc17x20084)

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Cabinet & control parts diagram

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Frame parts diagram

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Frame parts diagram

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your trash compactors

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Why is the trash compactor's ram stuck in the down position?

Main causes: broken drive gear and sprocket chain, stripped power nuts, faulty top limit and directional switch…

Why won't my trash compactor stop running?

Main causes: stuck foot pedal, bad momentary start switch, power switch failure…

Why does my trash compactor run constantly with its ram in the up position?

Main cause: broken top limit and directional switch…

Why wont my trash compactor's ram go down?

Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch …

Why does the trash compactor ram not move even though the motor runs?

Main causes: stripped or broken power nuts, broken or disconnected drive gear and sprocket chain, damaged drive parts…

Why is it hard to open the trash compactor drawer?

Main causes: bent drawer support rollers, damaged trash container…

Why won't my trash compactor start?

Main causes: lack of power, faulty drawer safety switch, bad power switch, momentary start switch failure, bad drive mot…

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.

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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…

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Time required

45 minutes or less

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

If the trash compactor won’t power up, use the steps in this repair guide to replace the power switch.…

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Time required

30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your trash compactors

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Model # UCG1600LWW Official GE compactor

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your trash compactors

Why is the trash compactor's ram stuck in the down position?

Why won't my trash compactor stop running?

Why does my trash compactor run constantly with its ram in the up position?

Why wont my trash compactor's ram go down?

Why does the trash compactor ram not move even though the motor runs?

Why is it hard to open the trash compactor drawer?

Why won't my trash compactor start?

Most common repair guides to help fix your trash compactors

How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

How to replace a trash compactor power switch

Effective articles & videos to help repair your trash compactors

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

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