KUCS02FRPA1 KitchenAid Trash Compactor - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Douglas from Moorpark, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
actuator broke at base. base remained in place.
Opened the compactor bin. Removed the failed actuator base (two screws) using hardened phillips # 2 screwdriver. prepped the new part holes by inserting the screws into (too small on replacement part) holes prior to installing(used needle nose pliers to hold part while prepping holes). Backed out screws from replacement part then installed part with same two screws using hardened phillips # 2 screwdriver. Tested functionality and received hug from son's grateful wife. P.S. I printed the parts diagram showing the part relationships from the website. Very helpful in repair planning. Recommend this to all. Do not know why the two rubber grommets were included in kit as they seem to apply to the horizontal screws securing the pedel itself that the actuator is installed on and are not needed for the repair.
Regards,
DougM
Regards,
DougM
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- Customer:
- Dan from Ramona, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Could not activate the compactor
It simply required removing two screws that were holding in the remaining piece of the broken actuator, positioning the new actuator, and reinstalling the screws.
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- Customer:
- Julia from Huntingdon Valley, PA
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Trash compactor wouldn't compact when the food pedal was engaged
I removed 2 screws that held the brokent piece in place. I positioned the new piece and replaced the 2 screws. This is the 3rd time I've done this repair myself, it's so easy.
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- Customer:
- Monte from Joilet, MT
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
could not compact the trash
No problem replacing the spring steel tab that actuates the switch for the compactor. My concern it is a poor design and will have to be replaced on a regular basis. Where the spring steel tab is attached to the toe pedal the spring is bent at a 90 degree angle and this is where it broke..high stress area, constantly being worked at this juncture. Expensive little part!!
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- Customer:
- Nancy from San Clemente, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken metal depresser for button
First I removed the two screws that held the broken element in place. I replaced it with the new metal actuator. TA DA! Ordering was very easy even for me a girl! Shipment could have been faster though.
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- Customer:
- ALANA from BEAVERTON, OR
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Actuator broke
Repair took just a couple of minutes. Two screws to install. Easy as pie.
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- Customer:
- SCOTT from NORTHGLENN, CO
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Switch Activator Broke
Unscrewed 2 phillups screws, put new actuator on with 2 phillups screws. Works fine
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- Customer:
- BYRON from OLIVE HILL, KY
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The switch actuator had broken and would not compact
I opened the door of the compactor and removed the old actuator with a scewdriver and replaced the new actuator.
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- Customer:
- Geoffrey from East Otis, MA
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Pressue bar on switch activator snapped off
Losses two screws, old part off; install two new screws, new part on. Piece of cake
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- Customer:
- Charles from Clovis, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Part Shered Off At The Screws
Removed the screws holding the remaining piece and replaced it with the new part. Hardest part of this whole issue was making sure that I had the correct part on order. Would have liked to have been able to blow up the diagram for easier viewing.
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- Customer:
- Suzie from Northridge, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The compactor was not compacting
The part has broken several times in several years. Each time it required a service call with a hefty fee. The fourth time I decided to do it myself. I ordered the part. It came faster than a service man would have and I installed it myself with a screwdriver in about three minutes. I will treat myself to lunch out with the girls with the money I saved!!!
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- Customer:
- John R. from Cocoa, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Switch activator broke
Replaced the broken part with a new part by attaching with 2 small sheet metal screws.
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- Customer:
- Francisco from Hernando Beach, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken Part
Part replacement
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- Customer:
- MILIND from BEAVERTON, OR
- Parts Used:
- W10342596
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Trash compactor does not actuate
Very simple. 2 screws to unscrew - and then screwed the new actuator in. took less than 10 minutes.
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Metal flange on foot switch broke
After reading on your site how easily this problem was solved, we ordered part, received it in 5 days, and truly just screwed into place. Compacted immediately!
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