Trash Compactor

Model # ESMC-1-A/P18011-15TA Official Amana compactor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Amana ESMC-1-A/P18011-15TA compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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ESMC-1-A/P18011-15TA Compactor
Wiper, Wool B1611101
#35

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Wiper, wool

Part #B1611101

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw And Nut Welded Assembly, 3/4", 10 T.i.p. B1606902
#14

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Screw and nut welded assembly, 3/4", 10 t.i.p.

Part #B1606902

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Outer Case, White C1705721
#4A

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Outer case, white

Part #C1705721

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Retainer Aerosol Can B1606001
#9

Trash bucket diagram

Retainer aerosol can

Part #B1606001

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Panel Front, Coppertone C1709602
#11B

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Panel front, coppertone

Part #C1709602

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Stand Off, Ram Catch A1502114
#25

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Stand off, ram catch

Part #A1502114

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Latch B1614601
#4

Trash bucket diagram

Latch

Part #B1614601

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bracket, Switch Mounting B1603101
#6

Chassis assembly diagram

Bracket, switch mounting

Part #B1603101

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Front, Drawer, White C1703519
#8A

Trash bucket diagram

Front, drawer, white

Part #C1703519

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Bumer, Polvureth A1511501
Bumer, polvureth

Part #A1511501

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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.…