Amana
Trash Compactor

Model #SMC-1-C/P18011-1TC Official Amana compactor

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Refrigerator Screw (replaces W10362924, W11546547, WP489355)#54

Chassis assembly Diagram

Screw

Part #M0211531
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Screw

Part #M0211016
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Appliance Screw, #8-32 x 0.29-in#7

Cabinet + start switch assembly Diagram

Screw

Part #M0234029
Replaced by #WPW10068250
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Screw

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Screw

Part #M0211018
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ASS'Y., RAM CATCH#80

Ram + drive screw assembly Diagram

Ass'y., ram catch

Part #A1502101

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

NUT, SPEED, (INTERLOCK SWITCH MOUNTING)#30

Chassis assembly Diagram

Nut, speed, (interlock switch mounting)

Part #M0289502

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

Thrust Bearing#67

Ram + drive screw assembly Diagram

Thrust bearing

Part #B1602801

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

SCREW MACHINE HEX HEAD 5/16-18 X 5/16"#50

Chassis assembly Diagram

Screw machine hex head 5/16-18 x 5/16"

Part #M0204954

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

Kick Plate#106

Bucket + drawer assembly Diagram

Kick plate

Part #C1705101

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

ASS'Y. START-STOP SWITCH & BRACKET#8

Cabinet + start switch assembly Diagram

Ass'y. start-stop switch & bracket

Part #C1704901

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

Symptoms common to all trash compactors

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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
June 1, 2013
By Lyle Weischwill
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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