Bruce H Hewitt , NJ January 19, 2015 Appliance: Model KUCSO3FTPAO Compactor would start sometimes by just closing the door when you start it by normally lifting the pedal it would not stop at the end of it's cycle I replaced the upper switch that contacts the door in a closed position and more important the start switch contacted by lifting the start pedal. 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes