GE GFC530F Use and Care Manual - Page 11

Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. GEAppliances.com SAFETY NOTE: Before investigating, you must disconnect the power supply. WARNING! Before resetting, disconnect the power supply-please see SAFETY NOTE above. The overload control prevents the motor from operating should overloading occur. This feature protects your house wiring and your disposer. When overloaded, the motor will stop automatically. Problem Loud noises (other than those during grinding of bones and fruit pits) Disposer does not start Possible Causes What To Do Silverware, bottle cap or other • Remove the splash guard* and remove the object with foreign object has fallen into long-handled tongs. Replace the splash guard.* the disposer. Reset button has been tripped. Reset Button Serial No. • With the splash guard* removed, check to see if the turntable will move freely using a broom handle. If the turntable moves freely, replace the splash guard* and check the reset button to see if it has been tripped. The reset button is red and located opposite the discharge elbow, near the bottom of the disposer. Push the button in until it clicks and remains depressed. If the reset button has not been tripped, check for a shorted or broken wire connecting to the disposer. Check the electrical power switch, fuse box or circuit breaker. If wiring and electrical components are intact, the unit may have internal problems that require service or replacement. Turntable cannot rotate. • If the turntable does not turn freely, check for an object lodged between the turntable and the grind ring. Dislodge the object by moving the turntable with a broom handle. Then remove the object. If no foreign object is present, there may be internal problems. Remove Splash Guard Turntable Disposer leaks If the leak is at the top, it may be caused by: 1. Improper seating of sink flange (gasket choice, putty or tightening). 2. Support ring not tightened properly. 3. Defective cushion mount. If the leak is at the discharge elbow, leak may be caused by improper tightening of elbow flange screws. *Batch Feed does not include splash guard. 11