KUCS03FTPA0 KitchenAid Trash Compactor - Overview

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Parts for the KUCS03FTPA0

$47.25

15 Inch Compactor Bags - 15 Pack

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(8)

Part #W10165295RP

These bags will fit most 15" rectangular compactors.

Touch-Up Paint - White

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Part #72017

This 18 ml bottle of white appliance touch-up paint is used to cover scratches or marks on your appliance. The white touch-up paint can be used on refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, clothes dryers, and freezers. This is a genuine OEM part and includes a brush applicator. Please remember to wear gloves to protect your hands when applying this paint.

$91.69

15 Inch White Plastic Compactor Bags - 60 Pack

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Part #W10165294RB

Plastic compactor bags. 50% post-consumer recycled plastic 3 millimeters thick to protect from tearing. Slip-N-Grip design prevents the bag from slipping into the compactor. Fits 15" rectangular compactors.

15" Paper Compactor Bags - 12 Pack

Part #675186

Moisture-resistant liner. Pre-cuffed.

$9.85

Washer Front Leveling Foot

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(3)

Part #WPW10001130

Sold Individually.

$118.91

Drive Gear Kit

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Part #882699

This part is located at the bottom of your compactor and helps the drive motor power the compacting ram. If the drive gear is broken, damaged, or noisy, we suggest replacing it right away to avoid causing any more issues with your trash compactor. This kit includes the gears, washers, retainer clip, ram stop, and ram cam. This drive gear ...Read more

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$196.97

Off-Switch Actuator Kit

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(2)

Part #W10342596

This kit contains the normally closed switch, toe guard, template, 2 screws and actuator. NOTE: This part has been redesigned by the manufacturer but will still function the same as the original part.

Touch-up Paint - Black

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Part #72032

16ml

$24.15

Charcoal Filter

Part #WP4151750

This black charcoal air filter helps control odors inside your trash compactor. Made from activated carbon, it fits select Whirlpool and KitchenAid models and installs easily without tools. Measuring about 4½ inches square, it’s a simple way to keep your kitchen smelling clean.

$23.24

Deodorizer Block - Green Apple

Part #W10540355

Sold individually.

$10.41

Refrigerator Screw

Part #WP489478

Sold individually.

$53.85

15" Compactor Bag Carrier with Easy Grip Handles

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(2)

Part #13030RP

Compactor bags are sold separately.

Manuals & Care Guides for KUCS03FTPA0

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Vic - For model number KUCS03FTPA0

December 15, 2021

Drawer will not lock or stay shut

Hi Vic, Thank you for your question. If the drawer will not stay shut, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the wheel assembly, the container spring, the drive gear, the drawer, the foot pedal, the left and right drawer slides, the toe plate guard and the lock latch. We hope this helps! Good luck with the repair!

$118.84

Latch Lock

$37.03

Wheel Assembly - Kit of 2

$118.91

Drive Gear Kit

$104.76

SLIDE TRACK-FRAME,RH,GALV,SERV

$62.65

Trash Compactor Container Spring

$101.93

Guard

$72.55

Drawer Slide - Left Side

$544.72

Disposal Container Drawer

$544.72

Disposal Container Drawer

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Common Symptoms of the KUCS03FTPA0

How this model fails, and the parts that fix it.

Compactor ram gets stuck

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Doesn’t stop at end of compacting cycle

Drawer is hard to open and or close

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Replacing the Washer Front Leveling Foot

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Scott from Ventura, CA
Difficult
1- 2 hours
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

Needed a replacement actuator for KitchenAid trash compactor model KUCS03FTSS0. The part that broke is a small metal flange held in place by two screws. PartSelect.com clearly shows this part in the online exploded view of Container Parts. When I received the replacement order in the mail, I was surprised that it was not what I thought ... Read more

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Compactor stuck in lower position

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Asbjorn from The Woodlands, TX
Easy
1- 2 hours
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

Moved the compactor out from under cabinet and unplugged the powercable.Laid compactor over on its side Removed the top (4 screws) and base plate (3 screws) as well as the coverplate for the motor(3 screws)Found that large drive was broken in half. Used two screwdrivers to start split ring then pliers to pull it off the rest of the way. ... Read more r />Removed the drive gear and the washer.
Used a nail to drive out the pin for the smaller drive gear kit. Removed and replaced with new, used new pin to lock it on to the shaft. Changed out the bearings and washers on one powerscrew, put chain back on. Then was then a simple matter to put the new gear back on the chain then slide the whole thing back on the drive shaft. Replace the washer then slip the split ring back in place and seat it home with the pliers. Greased chain, gear drive and powerscrew. Put all covers back on with the screws. Pushed button it worked.
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STOP CAP

Drive Gear Kit

Washer

Trash Compactor Bearing

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Trash Compactor ram wouldn't lower

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Scott from Indianapolis, IN

Easy

15 - 30 mins

Nutdriver, Screw drivers

I pulled the trash compactor out from under the counter.

I took out the four screws that kept the top cover in place to expose the ram.

The gear shafts were turning but the ram would not lower, at first I though the ram drive bolts were stripped and it wouldn't engage the shaft. Then I realized there was a mechanical ... Read more directional\limit switch at the top that controlled the power and direction the gear shafts were turning, this switch was broken.

Just had to take off the front plate that was held on by a number of screws and replace the switch that was held on by two more screws. It had five wires attached to it, the new switch was clearly labeled as to which color wire went where.
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