Kyle September 24, 2019 I need a momentary start switch with two wire leads. The switch needs to be normally open until foot pedal activates it. Is this switch (ap3860857) normally open? Thanks for any help
1 Answer Kyle, This switch WC21X20150 is a start switch and would be in the normally open position. Once the switch is pushed it will close but will reopen when the switch is released. Read More...
Ginny October 10, 2013 for Model Number gcg1700l011 Foot pedal will not say up on its own. It runs the full compaction cycle but you have to hold foot up the whole time. Draw has been replaced as well as foot pedal but still not staying up on its own.
1 Answer Hello Ginny. It should not stay up. It sounds like the motor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. The motor switch is bad. Read More...
Bob S. May 24, 2013 for Model Number GCG1580L0SS The trash compact start level/pedal must be held for the compactor to work and go down and up. On the down swing it reaches the bottom and returns at once. On the up swing when it reaches the top it does not stop. I replaced the start switch but it did not solve the problem. The unit has been working great for 5 years this is the first problem we've had. I keep the compactor very clean and all moving parts lubricated. Please help, I am handy and can fix this with the right guidance. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Bob. Check the directional switches in the unit and make sure it is good. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Dave January 23, 2012 for Model Number GCG1580LOSS Serial # SH4900940E Someone started opening the drawer during a cycle jamming the ram. We were able to get it unstuck but now when we lift up on the foot switch it starts but then stops when we let go. We can get it to run through its complete cycle as long as we hold the foot switch up. As soon as we let go it stops running, it does however change directions to go back up but will not go completely up without holding the foot pedal up. I'm thinking it needs a new switch but I'm not sure which one. I replaced the start switch & it made no difference so I know for sure it is NOT the start switch. Someone just replied that it sounded like it was the start switch even though I posted that in my previous question, thank you for the reply but that is not the fix, what next?
1 Answer Hi Dave. In Beside the on/off switch are 2 micro' directional switches. Open the top and front control panel to see if one of these switches are bad. Switch part # WC21X20249. They are both the same part #'s. They will ohm open and closed ( infinity and 0) meter part # TJMA-12815A. If the both of these are OK, then it is that the motor is only running on the start windings as the centrifugal sw. inside the motor is open and/ or the run windings. Motor part # WC26X10006. Thank You. Read More...