[iapoppee]

I have a Kenmore compactor modle#665.13605790.
It compacts part way then sounds like it is stripping gears.
then I have to turn the start knob to return the ram.
Can you tell me what might cause this problem?
Thank you.

[Gene]

Originally Posted by iapoppee

I have a Kenmore compactor modle#665.13605790.
It compacts part way then sounds like it is stripping gears.
then I have to turn the start knob to return the ram.
Can you tell me what might cause this problem?
Thank you.

There is a cycle switch on the left side of the control panel.

In what position is it?

Gene.

[iapoppee]

It is in the normal pack position.but I have tried both and it does the exact same thing.

[Gene]

Check this switch for continuity.

When the switch is in "solid pack" position, the "O" & "O-B" circuit should be closed and the "O" & "Y" should be open.

When the switch is in "normal" position, the "O" & "O-B" circuit should be open and the "O" & "Y" should be closed.

Replace the switch if the reading is different.

In order to provide the right part number for the switch I need the color of the control panel.

Gene.

[iapoppee]

control panel is black in color

[Gene]

The part number for the cycle switch is AP3020726.

Gene.

[iapoppee]

Thanks Gene
Iwill get one and hopefuly that will fix my gear grinding compactor and make my wife a very happy camper.

[Gene]

One more thing: if it's very noisy - most likely it is time for lubrication.

You can find the complete instructions in the one of my previous posts: jenn air Trash compactor

Gene.

[iapoppee]

Originally Posted by Gene

One more thing: if it's very noisy - most likely it is time for lubrication.

You can find the complete instructions in the one of my previous posts: jenn air Trash compactor

Gene.

Well Gene,I replaced the switch and lubed eveything.
The ram dosen't return and still sounds like stripped gears.
What now