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KUCS03FTSS0 KitchenAid Trash Compactor - Overview
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15 Inch Compactor Bags - 15 Pack
PartSelect #: PS1964579
Manufacturer #: W10165295RP
These bags will fit most 15" rectangular compactors.
$33.61
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Touch-Up Paint - White
PartSelect #: PS385132
Manufacturer #: 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, an...
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15 Inch White Plastic Compactor Bags - 60 Pack
PartSelect #: PS1964577
Manufacturer #: 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.
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15" Paper Compactor Bags - 12 Pack
PartSelect #: PS382653
Manufacturer #: 675186
Moisture-resistant liner. Pre-cuffed.
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Foot, Front - Single
PartSelect #: PS11747965
Manufacturer #: WPW10001130
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Drive Gear Kit
PartSelect #: PS398589
Manufacturer #: 882699
This kit is used for trash compactors. It includes both gears, pin spring, C-ring, ram stop, and ram cam.
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Off-Switch Actuator Kit
PartSelect #: PS3489806
Manufacturer #: 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.
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Touch-up Paint - Black
PartSelect #: PS385141
Manufacturer #: 72032
16ml
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Charcoal Filter
PartSelect #: PS11742279
Manufacturer #: WP4151750
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Deodorizer Block - Green Apple
PartSelect #: PS8769989
Manufacturer #: W10540355
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15" Compactor Bag Carrier with Easy Grip Handles
PartSelect #: PS1782408
Manufacturer #: 13030RP
Compactor bags are sold separately.
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Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742754
Manufacturer #: WP489478
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Ray
March 9, 2020
The little flat metal piece attached to the foot pedal that pushes the white start button was broken off. I replaced it with a new one that o fashioned myself. The compactor started and worked but made a light thumping sound at the end of its cycle. Not sure if it should be used or not.
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Hello Ray, thank you for your question. You may want to consider replacing that part with a correct replacement which is Part #: PS3489806. If the noise continues you may need to replace the Drive Gear Kit Part Number: PS398589 and the Directional Switch Part Number: PS11744742. I hope this helps.
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[Viewing 6 of 6]Compactor ram gets stuck
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Beware the "two screws, five minutes" repair stories!
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 I had ordered (a single replacement piece), but a new, *completely redesigned* actuator kit. For this model (and perhaps for other models) this new kit requires much more extensive work than just replacing two screws. Repair entailed removing the trash compactor from its installation position, removing the recess cover and machine front, disconnecting and removing the old actuator switch, drilling holes in the machine front, attaching the new actuator assembly, and disconnecting and reattaching the foot pedal. Not an overly burdensome or complicated repair, but I had been fooled by the expectation of it being a five-minute job! (Submitted on 7/2/2011 by Scott - Ventura, CA)
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Scott from Ventura, CA
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Difficulty Level:Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Compactor stuck in lower position
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.
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.
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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Asbjorn from The Woodlands, TX
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Trash Compactor ram wouldn't lower
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 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.
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 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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Scott from Indianapolis, IN
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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