If your disposer ever stops working or hums without spinning, you likely have a jam. You can usually fix this yourself using the (an Allen wrench) inserted into the hole at the very bottom of the unit to manually rotate the motor and free the debris.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | Persistent odor | Food debris under splash guard | Deep clean with brush & vinegar | | Slow draining | Partial clog in disposer or drain line | Ice/salt treatment + flush with hot water | | Humming but not spinning | Jammed impeller | Use hex wrench (provided with unit) in bottom center to manually rotate | | Leaking | Loose mounting bolts or worn gasket | Tighten bolts or replace seal (professional if needed) | how to clean insinkerator food waste disposer