- 1). Turn off the disposal, if it is on. Remove any pots, pans, plates, dish towels and other objects from the sink containing the disposal.
- 2). Shine a flashlight inside of the disposal and look for any trapped utensils or other objects that may be jamming it.
- 3). Use a long screwdriver to dig out the object that is jamming the disposal. Do not put your hands inside of the disposal.
- 4). Open the kitchen cabinet below the sink.
- 5). Shine your flashlight under the bottom of the disposal and locate its red reset button.
- 6). Press the red reset button.
- 7). Listen for a click sound. The disposal is now reset.
- 8). Turn on the sink's cold water faucet and leave it running.
- 9). Turn on the disposal to test it. You should hear the disposal's blades turning. If you hear a humming sound, turn off the disposal and check for other objects trapped in the device. If you don't find any jammed objects in the disposal, consult with a plumber.
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