Removal of old unit, Dishwasher connection – FRIGIDAIRE FGDI753DMS User Manual

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REMOVAL OF OLD UNIT

TYPICAL INSTRUCTIONS, YOUR MODEL MAY VARY

Before starting this step, turn off electrical power

at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

If your old mount is the same as the mount on your new

disposer, just reverse the assembly instructions found in

section Installation of Mounting Assembly. If your new

mount system is different, follow these instructions:

A. Use a pipe wrench to disconnect drain line where it

attaches to disposer discharge tube (see A).

B. Remove disposer from sink flange by turning mount ring

to the left clockwise (see B). If you are unable to turn

the mount ring, tap on one of the extensions from the

ring with a hammer. Some mounting systems have

tubular extensions. Inserting a screwdiver into on tube

will provide additional leverage for turning the mount

ring (see B). Some disposers may require the removal

or loosening of nuts from the mount screws (see C).

Some disposers may require the removal of a clamp.

IMPORTANT: Unless you have a new home, this is a

good time to clean out the trap and drain lines by

running a drain auger or plumber’s snake before

installing your new disposer.

Caution: Be sure to support the disposer while

perfomring this step or it may fall when the

mounting ring is disconnected from the mounting

assembly. If your disposer is hard wired (metal

shielded cable not utilizing a wall plug), complete

steps C and D. If you utilize a plug- in cord, go

on to step E.

C. When disposer is removed, turn up side down and

remove electrical cover plate (see D).

D. Use screwdriver to remove green ground wire. Remove

wire nuts from black and white power wires and

separate disposer wires from power cable wires.

Loosen screws on cable clamp and separate cable from

disposer.

E. To remove remaining mount system from the sink,

loosen mount screws, push mount ring up. Under it is

the snap ring. Use screwdriver to pop off ring (see E).

Remove mount ring, protector ring and gasket from sink

flange. Some mounts will require the unscrewing of a

large ring holding the sink flange in place. Pull sink

flange up through sink and clean off old putty from sink.

DISHWASHER CONNECTION

procedure. If dishwasher is not to be connected go to

section Installation of Mounting Assembly.

A. Using a blunt instrument (steel punch or wooden dowl),

knock out entire plug (see A). Do no use a screwdriver

or sharp instrument. When knockout plug falls into

disposer, ou may remove it or simply grind it up when

the disposer is used. This will not damage the disposer

in any way, but may take sometime to grind, over the

course of several uses. Go to section Installation of

Mounting Assembly.

B. Connect dishwasher hose using hose clamp. If hose size

is different, you will need a Dishwasher Connector Kit

(see B). Make sure all plumbing connections are tight

and in accordance with all plumbing codes and ordinan

ces. Run water and check for leaks.

If you are utilizing a dishwasher, complete the following

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