GX900QPPQ2 Whirlpool Trash Compactor - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Mark from Westport, MA
- Parts Used:
- 882699
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Trash plunger would go down but not back up
Compactor ram would go to bottom but not return back up after compaction. Keep running until unplugged. After unplugging flipped unit on its side and remover bottom plate (5) nut screws, exposing gears. Found that the main large gear had fine crack which caused it to spin loosely. Ordered gear assembly and lossened four mount screw on motor to move it forward and give slack on chain. Hint: Loosen motor mount bolts, DO NOT REMOVE bolts COMPLETELY! Removed broken plastic gear and reassembled with new. Held/ pushed motor back to retention chain and secured four (4) mount bolts Then reassembled bottom plate with screw nuts and it worked perfectly!!
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- Customer:
- Ray from Dallas, GA
- Parts Used:
- WP777811
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
compactor wouldn't shut off
changed out the switch and that fixed the problem
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- Customer:
- Sherry from SALEM, NY
- Parts Used:
- W10165295RP
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Paper & Plastic 15” Compactor Bags not available
I have always used compactor bags made of paper & plastic. I was sent bags made of only plastic. I called and was told that is the only kind available. I am concerned that the plastic bags may not be strong enough.
I quest I will have to try these all plastic bags. I hope they are strong enough and work properly.
I quest I will have to try these all plastic bags. I hope they are strong enough and work properly.
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- Customer:
- Judith V from Studio City, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP777328
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The compactor rubber guard was torn.
Removed 4 screws and the foot release to attach the new guard. Replaced the foot pedal and 4 screws and was done.
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- Customer:
- Mona from San Diego, CA
- Parts Used:
- 882699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
ram wouldn't go up or down.
pulled it out, turned it upside down, and removed the gear, then replaced it, turned it back up and pushed it back it worked.
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- Customer:
- Jerry from CLARKSTON, WA
- Parts Used:
- 13030RP
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
My very old trash compactor's carrier bag wore out
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.
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- Customer:
- George from Houston, TX
- Parts Used:
- 882699
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Compactor piston stuck in down position and couldn't open!!!
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!
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- Customer:
- John from Lancaster, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP9871602
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Wrench set
Roller was flat
Bought wrong roller. The drawer roller is different than the stationary rollers. Note the difference.
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- Customer:
- Andrew from ASHEVILLE, NC
- Parts Used:
- 882688
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Compactor draw was not opening fully as the wheel bearings had seized
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
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- Customer:
- William from LAWRENCEBURG, IN
- Parts Used:
- WP9871031
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Compactor was hard to open had to press hard with foot and lift to open. got harder as it got fuller.
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.
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- Customer:
- John from ALICE, TX
- Parts Used:
- WP777811
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Bad gears and a bad switch
Put the parts in and reinstalled it back in it place
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- Customer:
- Ken from SOMERSET, NJ
- Parts Used:
- W11050447
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
the operating buttom membrance was cracked
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
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
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- Customer:
- Carmen M from Port Orchard, WA
- Parts Used:
- 13030RP
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Trash carier wore out
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.
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.
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- Customer:
- Jackie from Malone, NY
- Parts Used:
- 882699
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Compactor stop working
I flipped this unit over,removed 4 screws to the drive gear.I tore apart found a nut came off the screw rod.Which broke the drive gear.I looked on line found the parts select page.That showed the diagram i needed,to order parts, i needed.The wife and i tackled this task,of repairing this product.The repair was quick and easy.It took less than 30 minutes including cleanup.The wife happy,that all that matters.
Jack
Jack
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