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Originally Posted by: issama HEY GENE, I DID ALL THE ABOVE RECOUMENDATION, I TOOK IT A PART AND ORDER AND INSTALLTHE SWITCH , I TURN POWER BACK ON AND TEST THE SWITCH. IT ISN'T COMING ON. HELP PLEASE. WHAT A I DONG WRONG? FYI; I RECONNECTED ALL THREE WIRES THE SAME EXACT WAY THEY WERE .. HELP PLEASE What was the original problem? What is the complete model number of the trash compactor? Gene.
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Originally Posted by: Gene Most likely the problem is a bad push-button switch on the control panel. You have to remove the container and the two screws on the bottom of the control panel. Pull the control panel up to release it from the tabs and it's all yours. - The part number for the push-button switch is AP3084656 Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool trash compactor Model GX900QPKB0Gene. HEY GENE, I DID ALL THE ABOVE RECOUMENDATION, I TOOK IT A PART AND ORDER AND INSTALLTHE SWITCH , I TURN POWER BACK ON AND TEST THE SWITCH. IT ISN'T COMING ON. HELP PLEASE. WHAT A I DONG WRONG? FYI; I RECONNECTED ALL THREE WIRES THE SAME EXACT WAY THEY WERE .. HELP PLEASE
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monicakm I should have elaborated that I had to order a replacement part also at $108 before the problem was fixed.
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Glad it's working again but our fix was short lived. We had to replace the part. Part was $60ish and was very simple to replace. Good luck! Monica
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:D After finding & reading this trash compactor problem I'm happy to report I was able to diagnose the same exact problem with my compactor & it is now working again. Thanks
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We fixed it! Not sure if it will remain fixed but so far so good. Took the switch assembly off the control panel and using a flat screw driver, worked with the "on" button till it popped back out. Now both the on and off buttons work :) Monica
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My stand alone tc is 7 years old. For 6 years I used the "off" button to stop the ram while it was at it's lowest level to stablize (for lack of a better term) the trash so it wouldn't pop back up. Now the "on" button is stuck (in position), and the "off" button doesn't work. The tc works, I just can't use the "off" button to keep the ram depressed. If I were going to replace the part, would it be part #AP3084656? Could it be that the buttons are stuck and would it be possible to un-stick them by removing the switch assembly. I've got the control panel removed and see the switch but really don't want to go any further without my husband's help. Thanks, Monica
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The model number you posted does not come up. Verify and repost it.
Gene.
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My Trash Compactor Whirlpool Model #SH0800002 when we turn it on it wont' turn off automatically, I guess the trash masher stays down and we have to turn the knob off. Please help
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You are welcome. I'm glad you were able to fix it.
Gene.
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