GX900QPPS2 Whirlpool Trash Compactor - Instructions

took longer to pull it out and put it backunder the counter then to pull the panel take the chane gear & drive gear off and put it back together

easy ... got the new bag holder and replaced old one. the impressive part of the process is how easy it was to get the part info from partselect website. could have spun my wheels a lot without that.

removed old handle by removing screws - installed new handle by inserting screws in same in same location as those removed

take 2 screws out on top cover with key switch. remove two screw holding directional switch. remove wires, one at a time, and place on the new switch. put new switch in place with two screws. put front cover on with two screws and test. works like a charm.

A trash compactor is a very simple machine. Basically there are two parts that could cause the problem of the machine not shutting off at the end of the cycle. The limit switch which was listed as the most likely cause and the momentary contact switch, if fused would cause the same problem. I first replaced the limit switch and to my dismay, the problem continued which meant the contact switch was at fault. The switch unit is easy to get too, First remove the two screws securing the front panel to the machine. Then transfer the wires from the old switch to the new. Remove two screws which secure the switch unit to the front and discard the old switch. Reassemble the unit in the reverse order and plug the unit back into the wall. Works perfectly!

Replaced drive gears.They arrived in a kit from Parts Select with instructions.They fit perfectly and the compactor works like new.

changed out the big gear that was broken

Had to first raise the screw plate that compacts the garbage. Then had to turn the compactor over and remove screws holding the bottom plate on in order to get to the gears. Once that was done I removed the worn gears and the chain drive and replaced with the new gears and the chain. Put the unit back together and works like a new one. A $35 dollar fix for a unit that sells for around $900 today. Thanks to partslect for being able to help me with the parts needed. Not only did I save on a new unit but by doing this myself I saved around $100 in labor charges.

The part was suppose to come with instructions, but did not. However, it was easy after reading the comments on-line, and discovering that the front cover had to be removed in order to expose the whole switch and wires. I did drop one of the mounting screws down the front of the compactor and was not able to recover it. So, I had to make a trip to the hardware store for a replacement. They couldn't match the remaining screw but I found 2 similar ones with lock washers and nuts that worked just fine. I saved a $90 service charge and probably double the cost of the switch by doing it myself.