Trash Compactor

Model # ESMC-1/P18011-15T Official Amana compactor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Amana ESMC-1/P18011-15T compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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ESMC-1/P18011-15T Compactor
Head-ram D1800501
#21

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Head-ram

Part #D1800501

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

Outer Case, Coppertone C1705722
#4B

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Outer case, coppertone

Part #C1705722

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

Flat Washer M0270512
#30

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Flat washer

Part #M0270512

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

Outer Case, Avocado C1705723
#4C

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Outer case, avocado

Part #C1705723

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

Chassis Top C1701501
#4

Chassis assembly diagram

Chassis top

Part #C1701501

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

Lock Washer (for Grounding) M0272807
#5

Chassis assembly diagram

Lock washer (for grounding)

Part #M0272807

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

Ass'y. Start-stop Switch & Bracket C1704901
#6A

Cabinet and 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

Rod, Lock Hinge A1506403
#28

Chassis assembly diagram

Rod, lock hinge

Part #A1506403

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

Corner Guides, Nylon C1702201
#19

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Corner guides, nylon

Part #C1702201

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

Nut, Speed, (interlock Switch Mounting) M0289502
#8

Chassis assembly diagram

Nut, speed, (interlock switch mounting)

Part #M0289502

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

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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.

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 difficulty
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…

Repair difficulty
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.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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