GC900QPPQ5 Whirlpool Trash Compactor - Instructions

changed out the switch and that fixed the problem

First thing I did was put the unit on its side and removed the bottom to access the broken plastic gear that moves the chain that drives the compactor up and down...There I was able to manually move the chain by turning the nut with pliers and moving the piston up (painfully slow) until I could at least use the bin for trash while I waited for the replacement part to arrive. Once I had the part I loosened the four bolts that allowed the drive gear to move a little and slacken the chain - I then put in the new gear - make sure you have the proper spacing and washers - my replacement kit didn't have any washers so I resused the old washers and all seems to be working well!

pulled it out, turned it upside down, and removed the gear, then replaced it, turned it back up and pushed it back it worked.

As per directions

This new one from part select I think fit better than the original so all I had to do was install the handles as the depiction on the packaging showed and install it. Less than 1 minute.

remove the container from base lay on floor unscrew 2 screws one on each side and remove foot pedal. I could see that the foot pedal had small bow in the pedal. You can only see this if you removed. I ordered the rollers in the front but did not install as it is not the rollers. Will keep for future if needed. Replace your foot first if hard to open.

REMOVE COMPACTOR DRAWER
REMOVE SCREWS ON FACE PLATE
REMOVE SCREW NUTS ON PART (SOCKET)
SAVE HOLDING PLATE WITH SCREW NUTS
TAKE PICTURE OF WIRE CONECTIONS (IN CASE OF POOR RECALL
USE PLYERS TO PULL CONECTOR OFF OLD SWITCH
REVERS INSTALL
TOTAL 25 MINUTES

layed it in the kictuchen floor took of bottom and changed the gears that's all there was to it piece of cake

Put the parts in and reinstalled it back in it place

Bought wrong roller. The drawer roller is different than the stationary rollers. Note the difference.

I followed the you tube video instructions provided by customer care. This involved pulling the unit free from the cabinet, removing several screws that held the housing in place, this gave access to the wheel assembly, then I removed the nuts that held the wheel assembly in place. Fitting the new wheel assemblies was easy as was replacing the housing screws. After reinserting the draw and pushing the unit back into the cabinet it worked like new

1Turn the compactor off
2Removed the plate on the top of the compactor. Mine was held by 2 screws.
Make note of where the electrical connections are located
3Remove the electrical connections on the operating plate.
4Remove 2 screws holding the plate to the compactor
the unit housing the operating buttons is now free from the compactor
using a small blade move around the outside of the membrane to release the existing cover
Clean the lip where glue still exists
peel back the plastic cover from the part and press into place
Reverse steps 1,2,3 &4

Upon the receipt of my part it just had to be slipped into place. I had the part I needed within 3 days of ordering.
My had ordered parts for various items in the past and we have always been very satisfied with the care and experteis of this company.

Once I discovered that the ram was down, I had to determine why. Opened up the bottom and discoverer the drive gear was broken. Ordered the parts kit and made the repair. Did not know what the other parts in the kit were for, but it works.

Unplug appliance. Open trash compactor drawer. Remove two small Phillips screws on tabs of control panel. Lift control panel up and out. Mark location of wires on old circuit board. Disconnect wires. Remove two hex head screws retaining circuit board. Discard old board. Place new board in position and reattach with screws. Reconnect wires. Replace control panel. Replace two Phillips screws securing panel. Close drawer. Reconnect appliance. Test.