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8.2.3 Garbage Disposal Jams
The most common disposal failure is a Jam. Turn off the power to the station and check the disposal with a piece of
wood, like a broom handle. Attempt to rotate the rotor both clockwise and counterclockwise to confirm the motor is
not locked up. If there was debris locking the rotor, is it possible it tripped a breaker, see section 8.2.1.2
8.2.4 Checking Disposal Breakers
The garbage disposal on a Maestro is wired into one leg of the multi-branch circuit. Meaning the rest of the unit can
operate unaffected by a disposal jam and a tripped breaker.
• Check the Facility breaker that powers the station, it is quite possible a jam could trip it.
• Check the breaker that is built into the side of the disposal housing and press it to reset. Access to this button
may require the removal of the base skirting panels. To reset insert a plastic pen into the hole of the front of the
unit to depress the reset button. If the disposal will not reset you may need to replace the disposal or check the
airline, see sections 8.2.1.3 & 8.2.1.4
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