Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Trash Compactor Replace Container Roller #9871602

KitchenAid Trash Compactor Replace Container Roller #9871602

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a container roller on KitchenAid trash compactors. The most common reason for replacing a container roller is if the trash compactor container does not slide smoothly in and out of the cabinet.

All of the information in this roller replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Roper

Tools used: 9/16” socket

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace a container drawer roller in your trash compactor first depress the foot pedal pull the container drawer assembly forward; lift it off of the track. and set the assembly on a sturdy surface.
2
Use a 9/16th inch socket to unthread the roller mounting nut and pull the old roller off of the rail.
3
Install the new container drawer roller by inserting it into the rail then thread and tighten the mounting nut to secure.
4
Reposition the container drawer assembly on the track and confirm that it moves freely.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a container roller on KitchenAid trash compactors. The most common reason for replacing a container roller is if the trash compactor container does not slide smoothly in and out of the cabinet.

All of the information in this roller replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Roper

Tools used: 9/16” socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a container drawer roller in your trash compactor first depress the foot pedal pull the container drawer assembly forward; lift it off of the track. and set the assembly on a sturdy surface.
2
Use a 9/16th inch socket to unthread the roller mounting nut and pull the old roller off of the rail.
3
Install the new container drawer roller by inserting it into the rail then thread and tighten the mounting nut to secure.
4
Reposition the container drawer assembly on the track and confirm that it moves freely.

Applicable Product Model

icons/trash compactor
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Roller
Roller
$19.49
Total$0.00

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