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5. Reconnect the disposal’s power by plugging
it back in or flipping the circuit breaker.
6. Turn on the disposal and remove the stopper.
Doing so simultaneously will wash away
loose food particles.
Clearing a disposal jam
A jam in the disposal causes the motor to
stop while the disposal is running. Check the
manufacturer’s instructions for preventing
jams from occurring and for clearing jams
if they occur.
The following general steps will help you clear
a disposal jam:
1. Cut power to the disposal via the wall switch,
outlet, or circuit breaker. Wait for all water to
drain from the sink, if there is any. If it won’t
drain, use a cup or other item to remove
the water.
