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Trash Compactor Drawer Will Not Close

My Maytag Trash Compactor Drawer Will Not Close

If your trash compactor drawer will not close check the following: 

  • Is the ram all the way up?
  • Is the Sold Cycle engaged? 

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Is the ram all the way up? 

Drawer will open only when ram is fully raised. 

CLICK HERE for additional information on raising the ram

Is the Solid Cycle engaged? 

Drawer remains Locked until you reset by lifting up the foot pedal.

CLICK HERE for additional information on using the Solid Cycle

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