Jon for Model Number GCG1580L0SS GE Profile compactor model GCG1580L0SS. Works normally except on ram retraction - as soon as it hits first switch on way up it starts cycling motor direction up & down about 5 times then cuts off. Can't open drawer until manually retracting ram via gear turn. I replaced the switch with your replacement AP6888954 (WC21X20108) and seemed to work great! Did up/down several times while on bench. Replaced the power nuts while I had it open. Put it all back together and back in cabinet - now it's doing exact same thing again. Back on bench... going to swap out the other switch I guess... what should I check next? Thanks!!!!
Answer Jon, based on the information provided, it sounds like the start switch WC21X20150 (unfortunately, this part has been discontinued) is getting stuck in the closed position which would allow for voltage to continue getting to the motor. If the start switch catches on anything, it can cause this issue. Checking for any catch point that might be causing this switch to not disengage would be recommended. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, July 1, 2020