Trash Compactor

Model # TC500AWW0 Official Tappan trash compactor - 5995242665

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Tappan TC500AWW0 trash compactor - 5995242665, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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TC500AWW0 Trash Compactor - 5995242665
Screw 08003516
#3

Motor and drive parts diagram

Screw

Part #08003516

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Actuator 08017608
#15

Latch and container assembly diagram

Actuator

Part #08017608

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Handle 08017056
#8

Latch and container assembly diagram

Handle

Part #08017056

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Deodorant 5303212585
#20

Cabinet parts diagram

Deodorant

Part #5303212585

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Stud 5303293182
#14

Screw-power and ram assembly diagram

Stud

Part #5303293182

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Clip 5303293181
#13

Screw-power and ram assembly diagram

Clip

Part #5303293181

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Lock Nut 08003511
Lock nut

Part #08003511

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Nut 08003505
#14

Interior parts diagram

Nut

Part #08003505

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Screw 08003503
Screw

Part #08003503

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Handle 08003564
#2

Latch and container assembly diagram

Handle

Part #08003564

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your trash compactors

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Main causes: broken drive gear and sprocket chain, stripped power nuts, faulty top limit and directional switch…

Main causes: stuck foot pedal, bad momentary start switch, power switch failure…

Main causes: bent drawer support rollers, damaged trash container…

Main causes: stripped or broken power nuts, broken or disconnected drive gear and sprocket chain, damaged drive parts…

Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch …

Main causes: lack of power, faulty drawer safety switch, bad power switch, momentary start switch failure, bad drive mot…

Most common repair guides to help fix your trash compactors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your trash compactor.

How to replace a trash compactor power switch

How to replace a trash compactor power switch

If the trash compactor won’t power up, use the steps in this repair guide to replace the power switch.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

The momentary start switch starts the motor when you lift the foot pedal. This repair guide shows how to replace the swi…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

If the trash compactor ram won’t return to the top position, replace the motor centrifugal switch by following the instr…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

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Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Learn what to check if you are having problems with the drawer sticking on your trash compactor.…