Jenn-Air
Trash Compactor

Model #TC406 Official Jenn-Air compactor

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Trash Compactor Top Limit and Directional Switch (replaces 777811)#20

Frame Diagram

Swtich top

Part #749064
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Appliance Touch-Up Paint, 0.6-oz (Almond) (replaces 72107)#26A

Basic body Diagram

Alm touch up

Part #749088
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Trash Compactor Drawer Roller (replaces 9871602)#7

Basic body Diagram

Bearing

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Trash Compactor On/Off Switch (replaces 41001013, 4163456, 608452, 608824, 776265, 776532, 777381, 780379, 9871346, Y608452, Y675382, Y776532, Y780379)#10

Control panel Diagram

Swtch rotary

Part #749078
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Trash Compactor Power Nut (replaces 777533)#7

Ram assembly Diagram

Power nut

Part #749059
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Appliance Touch-Up Paint, 0.6-oz (Golden Harvest) (replaces R0197048, Y058029)#26C

Basic body Diagram

Gw touch up

Part #749086
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Trash Compactor Drive Motor (replaces 14214735, 780164, 9870343, W10318887, W10806338)#2

Motor assembly Diagram

Drive motor

Part #749077
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Trash Compactor Drive Motor (replaces 14214735, 780164, 9870343, W10318887, W10806338)#1

Motor assembly Diagram

Motor switch

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Trash Compactor On/Off Switch Mounting Nut#13

Control panel Diagram

Nut rotar sw

Part #749056
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Trash Compactor Bag Retainer#4

Basic body Diagram

Cam spray ac

Part #749095
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Symptoms common to all trash compactors

Choose a symptom to see related trash compactor repairs.

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: broken drive gear and sprocket chain, stripped power nuts, faulty top limit and directional switch
Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch
Main causes: stuck foot pedal, bad momentary start switch, power switch failure
Main causes: lack of power, faulty drawer safety switch, bad power switch, momentary start switch failure, bad drive motor, wiring failure

Repair guides common to all 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 motor centrifugal switch

If the trash compactor ram won’t return to the top position, replace the motor centrifugal switch by following the instructions in this repair guide.

Repair difficulty
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 switch if it stops working

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.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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