All Installation Instructions for KitchenAid Trash Compactor KUCC151EBL0

Rotary switch had finally worn out and was brittle and broken on our 30 plus year old trash compactor.

Removed the switch knob, the outer nut, and the front plate.
Unplugged the old switch from the 3 wires and plugged them into the new switch and put it back together with the new knob. Probably less than 5 minutes.

Parts Used:

Rotary Switch Kit

Ray from MUNCIE, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Rocker switch was not operating properly

Took the 2 screws off the front, popped the switch out, copied the wires on to the new switch, and put it back. New switch does not have a light, so had to eleminate one power wire, put it back together, and it worked just like new.??

Parts Used:

Rocker Switch - Black

Michael from SANDPOINT, ID
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Trash carier wore out

Upon the receipt of my part it just had to be slipped into place. I had the part I needed within 3 days of ordering.
My had ordered parts for various items in the past and we have always been very satisfied with the care and experteis of this company.

Parts Used:

15" Compactor Bag Carrier with Easy Grip Handles

Carmen M from Port Orchard, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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switch was broken.

remove front panel, remove 4 wires from switch, remove switch from panel. Install switch, attach wires and replace panel.

Parts Used:

USE WPL 9871104

Frank from Watertown, CT
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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lost cover (went into trash)

replaced

Parts Used:

Cover, Air Freshener (Black)

Jacek M from Bedford, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Compactor would not open. Ram was down

Once I discovered that the ram was down, I had to determine why. Opened up the bottom and discoverer the drive gear was broken. Ordered the parts kit and made the repair. Did not know what the other parts in the kit were for, but it works.

Parts Used:

Drive Gear Kit

James from Flagstaff, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)

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One of the roller wheels was worn out

Removed drawer
Pulled out from cabinet
Unplugged power cord
Removed top cover
Removed front panel
Put front on 2x4 block
Unscrewed leveling legs
Used 9/16" socket to remove old rollers
Installed new rollers
installed front panel
installed top panel
Plugged in electric cord
slid back into cabinet
inserted drawer
tested
Works as good as new

Parts Used:

Wheel Assembly - Kit of 2

Bruce from ROSWELL, NM
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Compactor stop working

I flipped this unit over,removed 4 screws to the drive gear.I tore apart found a nut came off the screw rod.Which broke the drive gear.I looked on line found the parts select page.That showed the diagram i needed,to order parts, i needed.The wife and i tackled this task,of repairing this product.The repair was quick and easy.It took less than 30 minutes including cleanup.The wife happy,that all that matters.
Jack

Parts Used:

Drive Gear Kit

Jackie from Malone, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Old handle broke off

Unscrewed. Screwed on the new one.

Parts Used:

Handle - Black

Charcoal Filter

15" Compactor Bag Carrier with Easy Grip Handles

Twanna from PLS VRDS EST, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Front legs were rotted.

Replace front legs. Very easy fix.

Parts Used:

Washer Front Leveling Foot

Cindie from DUNMORE, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set

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Handle broke off. Three screws to replace

Saved screws from old handle, used to mount new handle.

Parts Used:

Handle - Black

Kim from Humble, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Handle to compactor cracked and broken

Super easy - removed the TOP three screws from behind the door. Wiggled the handle out pulling upwards. Slid the new handle in and screwed it back into place. More importantly I had my part the very next day - AWESOME. Thank you.

Parts Used:

Handle - Black