Whirlpool garbage disposal trips its red reset button frequently.

Safety first: Turn off power before clearing jams.

• Review usage: Avoid grinding fibrous foods (celery, corn husks), large bones, or non-food items that can overload the unit.
• Clear chamber: Remove any jammed items and ensure the impeller spins freely with a wrench.
• Check circuit: Confirm the disposal is on a properly sized dedicated circuit as recommended by Whirlpool.
• Monitor operation: After resetting, run the disposal with small loads and plenty of water. If the reset continues to trip under light use, the motor or overload protector is failing and the disposal should be replaced.