Error Code	Symptom	Fault Type	Guide
–	Batch-feed Waste Maid disposal will not start when the stopper is inserted and turned	Faulty Batch-Feed Actuation Mechanism	View Details
–	Continuous-feed Waste Maid disposal turns on by itself or cannot be turned off with the wall switch	Stuck or Miswired Wall Switch	View Details
–	Garbage disposal causes a loud buzzing from the electrical panel when switched on	Breaker Overload or Loose Breaker Connection	View Details
–	Garbage disposal causes a loud clunk when starting or stopping	Excessive Motor Torque on Loose Mount / Play in Impeller Assembly	View Details
–	Garbage disposal causes lights to dim significantly when starting	High Inrush Current / Undersized Circuit or Loose Neutral	View Details
–	Garbage disposal emits a persistent bad odor even after running with water	Organic Buildup in Grinding Chamber and Splash Guard	View Details
–	Garbage disposal hums when switched ON but the grinding plate does not spin	Impeller Plate Jam / Locked Rotor	View Details
–	Garbage disposal is completely dead until the red reset button is pressed, then trips again after short use	Overload Protector Tripping	View Details
–	Garbage disposal is unusually loud compared to previous operation (without obvious grinding of foreign objects)	Worn Bearings / Hardened Mounts / Thin Sink	View Details
–	Garbage disposal leaks from the bottom of the unit (water dripping from motor housing)	Internal Seal Failure / Corroded Grinding Chamber	View Details
–	Garbage disposal leaks from the side where the dishwasher hose connects	Leaking Dishwasher Inlet Connection	View Details
–	Garbage disposal leaks from the top where it mounts to the sink	Failed Sink Flange Seal	View Details
–	Garbage disposal makes a clicking sound but does not start	Internal Start Switch or Capacitor Failure (on capacitor-equipped models)	View Details
–	Garbage disposal makes a low humming sound and then the reset button trips	Stalled Motor with Overload Trip	View Details
–	Garbage disposal makes a rattling noise as if something is loose inside, even with no food	Loose Impeller Lug or Foreign Debris	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but does not grind food effectively; large pieces remain	Dull Grinding Components / Restricted Impeller Movement	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but emits a burning smell	Overheating Motor / Slipping Components	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but occasionally locks up when certain foods are added (e.g., fibrous vegetables)	Overloading with Inappropriate Food Waste	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but occasionally throws water out of the air gap on the sink	Partial Drain Restriction / Improper Air Gap Plumbing	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but the dishwasher does not drain through it	Blocked Dishwasher Inlet or Knockout Plug Not Removed	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but there is a noticeable electrical buzzing or arcing sound from the unit itself	Internal Electrical Arcing / Loose Connection	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but water backs up into the sink and does not drain	Discharge Blockage / Clogged Drain Line	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but water leaks from a hairline crack in the side of the housing	Cracked Disposal Housing	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but water leaks from the discharge elbow connection to the drain pipe	Leaking Discharge Elbow Joint	View Details
–	Garbage disposal runs but water leaks only when the dishwasher is draining	Backflow Leak from Dishwasher Connection	View Details
–	Garbage disposal splashes water and food particles back up out of the sink opening	Missing or Damaged Splash Guard / Excessive Back Pressure	View Details
–	Garbage disposal switch shocks or tingles when touched	Improper Grounding / Faulty Switch or Box	View Details
–	Garbage disposal trips the GFCI outlet or breaker whenever it is turned on	Ground Fault / Short Circuit in Disposal	View Details
–	Garbage disposal turns on and off intermittently when the wall switch is left in the ON position	Intermittent Power / Faulty Switch or Loose Connection	View Details
–	Garbage disposal turns on but makes a loud metal-on-metal grinding or screeching noise	Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber / Damaged Impeller Lugs	View Details
–	Garbage disposal vibrates excessively and shakes the sink or countertop during operation	Imbalanced Grinding Plate / Loose Mounting	View Details
–	Garbage disposal will not run after a power outage, while other outlets work	Tripped Internal Overload or Surge Damage	View Details
–	Garbage disposal will not turn on at all (no humming, no sound) even though the wall switch is ON	No Power to Motor Circuit	View Details
–	Garbage disposal will not turn on unless the reset button is pressed every time	Faulty Overload Reset Mechanism	View Details
–	Water backs up into the opposite sink bowl when the Waste Maid disposal runs (double-bowl sink)	Cross-Connection / Partial Drain Blockage	View Details
–	Water slowly seeps from around the sink flange into the cabinet only when the sink is full	Minor Sink Flange Seal Leak Under Static Pressure	View Details

Waste Maid Garbage Disposals Error Codes

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