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Use a pipe wrench to disconnect drain line where it attaches to disposer discharge tube.
Caution: Be sure to support the disposer while performing this step or it may fall when the mounting ring is disconnected from the mounting assembly. If your disposer is hard wired (metal shielded cable not utilizing a wall plug), complete steps C and D. If you utilize a plug-in cord, go on to step E.
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| B |
Remove disposer from sink flange by turning mount ring to the left clockwise (see 1B). If you are unable to turn the mount ring, tap on one of the extensions from the ring with a hammer. Some mounting systems have tubular extensions. Inserting a screwdriver into one tube will provide additional leverage for turning the mount ring (see 1B). Some disposers may require the removal or loosening of nuts from the mount screws (see 2B). Some disposers may require the removal of a clamp.
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| C |
When disposer is removed, turn up side down and remove electrical cover plate (see 1C). |
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| D |
Use screwdriver to remove green ground wire. Remove wire nuts from black and white power wires and separate disposer wires from power cable wires. Loosen screws on cable clamp and separate cable from disposer. |
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| E |
To remove remaining mount system from the sink, loosen mount screws, push mount ring up. Under it is the snap ring. Use screwdriver to pop off ring (see 1E). Remove mount ring, protector ring and gasket from sink flange. Some mounts will require the unscrewing of a large ring holding the sink flange in place. Pull sink flange up through sink and clean off old putty from sink.
IMPORTANT: Unless you have a new home, this is a good time to clean out the trap and drain lines by running a drain auger or plumber’s snake before installing your new disposer. |