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Section E – Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Table
Problem Possible Cause Correction
No power to compactor. 1. Power cord not securely
plugged in.
1. Securely plug in cord.
2. House fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
Compactor will not operate. 1. Key switch in OFF or LOCK
position.
1. Turn key switch to ON position.
2. Safety interlock switch not
engaged when door is closed
due to a:
2.
a. Broken actuator. a. Replace actuator.
b. Debris prevents door from
closing.
b. Remove debris and ensure
door closes properly.
c. Damaged or deformed door. c. Replace door.
d. Gasket damaged preventing
door from closing.
d. Replace gasket.
3. Safety interlock switch assembly
defective.
3. Replace interlock switch
assembly.
4. Key switch defective. 4. Replace key switch assembly.
5. Defective control module. 5. Replace control board or
complete display module
assembly.
6. After repeated use, the
compactor motor’s automatic
thermal cutout may have
engaged.
6. Wait a few minutes to allow unit
to cool down; cutout will reset
itself.
7. Motor defective. 7. Replace motor or complete
power mechanism.
Unable to open or close trash
bucket.
1. Slide rail(s) damaged. 1. Replace rail(s).
2. Trash bucket damaged or bent. 2. Replace trash bucket assembly.
3. Debris wedged between cabinet
and trash bucket.
3. Remove debris.
4. Trash bag caught on ram. 4. Remove trash bag from
ram. It may be necessary to
replace the trash bag if it has
been damaged. NOTE: It is
recommended to ll each new
trash bag completely before
compacting for the rst time.
5. Ram is in down position. AUTO
DELAY is active.
5. Wait for AUTO DELAY period to
end.
Trash bags pull down into trash
bucket.
1. Using trash bags designed
for another manufacturer’s
compactor.
1. Use Electrolux replacement
trash bags.
2. Improper installation of trash
bag.
2. Install trash bag correctly.
Refer to trash compactor use
and care guide for installation
instructions.
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