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Kenmore
Trash Compactor

Model # 66542500 Official Kenmore compactor

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Bolt 775183
#19

Frame assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #775183

Replaced by #WPW10001130

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Bumper 238614
#14

Cabinet & control assembly diagram

Bumper

Part #238614

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Door Strike 236876
#28

Container & door assembly diagram

Door strike

Part #236876

Replaced by #279570

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Door Catch 236877
#14

Frame assembly diagram

Door catch

Part #236877

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Refuse Bag 65-4299

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Refuse bag

Part #65-4299

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Panel (white) 775179
#23A

Cabinet & control assembly diagram

Panel (white)

Part #775179

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Hex Nut 775057
#10

Motor & drive assembly diagram

Hex nut

Part #775057

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Pulley 775036
#22

Motor & drive assembly diagram

Pulley

Part #775036

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Nut 120614
#6

Motor & drive assembly diagram

Nut

Part #120614

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Panel (white) 775167
#13A

Cabinet & control assembly diagram

Panel (white)

Part #775167

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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…

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Why won't my trash compactor stop running?

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

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

Main cause: broken top limit and directional switch…

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Why wont my trash compactor's ram go down?

Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch …

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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…

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Why is it hard to open the trash compactor drawer?

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

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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…

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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…

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Time required
 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…

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Time required
 15 minutes or less
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.…

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Time required
 30 minutes or less

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