WasteMaid Disposer FAQ's

1. WHY DO PEOPLE BUY AND USE FOOD WASTE DISPOSERS?
Consumers buy and use food waste disposers for three main reas ons:

Improved Health and Sanitary Conditions for their Family
By using a food waste disposer in the home, a homemaker immediately improves the sanitary conditions of the kitchen and waste storage areas. Eliminating food waste through a disposer system effectively removes a major cause of insect and rodent infestation, as well as bad odors.

Convenience and Time Savings
In today's busy households, using a disposer saves time and provides great convenience in eliminating food waste, especially during meal preparation and cleanup.

Environmental Concerns
Food waste disposers are the environmentally friendly method of disposing of food waste. They reduce and recycle waste by shredding and pulping the organic food waste material into very small particles that are flushed down the drain.

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2. WHY SHOULD I BUY A WASTE MAID FOOD WASTE DISPOSER?

Our disposers use the latest technology including permanent magnet motors that provide high torque and faster grinding to prevent jams. We also utilize corrosion-proof materials to prevent rust and extend the life of the product.

Waste Maid disposers also provide the following advantages:
Energy Efficiency
Corrosion-Free Materials (Corrosion is the #1 cause of failure in the competitor's units.)
Competitive Pricing
Exceptional Quality Standards
Compactness

3. HOW DOES THE WASTE MAID DISPOSER WORK?

All models work by simply and safely grinding food waste material into very fine particles, which are then flushed through the waste pipes without harm. Since Waste Maid disposers use no blades or knives, they are very safe to operate.

4. ARE WASTE MAID DISPOSERS EXPENSIVE TO INSTALL?

Through the use of our Speed Master mounting system, Waste Maid disposers are inexpensive and simple to install. No putty, glues or special tools are necessary.

5. WILL IT FIT IN A NORMAL SINK?

The Waste Maid disposers are designed to fit sinks with a 90mm sink hole. If the sink hole is not this size, it is a simple matter to connect your disposer by use of one of the following methods:

1. Stainless steel, ceramic or marble sink holes can be enlarged by using either a hole punch tool or a hole saw.
2. Porcelain sinks can be fitted with a 60mm adapter that is available to replace the current mounting assembly on the Waste Maid disposer.

6. IS THE WASTE MAID DISPOSER DIFFICULT TO USE?

No, waste disposal with the Waste Maid disposer is quite simple. Four easy steps are all that is needed:

1.   Turn on the Water.
2.   Switch on the Waste Maid disposer.
3.   Scrape the food waste into the disposer.
4.   Let the water and the disposer run for 25 seconds after the waste is gone and then turn off the water and the disposer.

7. IS THE WASTE MAID DISPOSER NOISY?

None of the models are noisy, but the degree of sound insulation improves with the model range. The Heavy Duty and Deluxe models are exceptionally quiet due to their full sound shell insulation. All of our disposers feature the exclusive Torque Master Grinding System with its balanced turntable and armature help keep noise and vibration to a minimum.

8. WHAT IF MY FOOD WASTE DISPOSER JAMS?

This is a problem mostly experienced with our competitor's products. They use induction motors which are slow starting and could jam if food is placed in the disposer before it is switched ON. Waste Maid disposers are designed not to jam by using permanent magnet motors. This motor produces high torque (twisting power) immediately when switched on. This feature prevents jams.

In the unlikely event that a Waste Maid disposer jams, dejamming is very simple. Turn off the switch to the disposer, check for foreign objects, dislodge the object by rotating the turntable with a long screwdriver or broom handle and remove the object.
Dejamming your food waste disposer

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DEJAMMING

9. WITH ALL OF THE WATER ACTING ON THE METAL PARTS, WILL IT RUST?

No, because Waste Maid disposers are constructed from stainless steel (grinding components) and thermoplastic materials (grinding chamber). With the exception of the Economy unit, all models are covered by a lifetime corrosion warranty. The grinding components on the Economy model have the capacity to corrode eventually; this does not impede the operation of the unit.

food waste disposer grind ring food waste disposer drain housing food waste disposer hopper food waste disposer turntable
GRIND RING DRAIN HOUSING HOPPER TURNTABLE

10. DO FOOD WASTE DISPOSERS CREATE AN UNPLEASANT ODOR?

Some waste disposers smell because food accumulate s under the Splashguard, allowing bacteria from food particles to grow and generate odors. This cannot be cleaned with our competitor's units without removing and dismantling their disposer from the sink. All Waste Maid disposer models have a Splashguard that is easily removed from the top of the sink for cleaning or replacing. Food odors are eliminated if this is done regularly. We also are the only disposer with Bio-Shield antimicrobial for odor protection. Our other products, including Mr. Scrappy Disposa Clean and Disposer Brush can be used for effective odor prevention (Mr. Scrappy Disposer Accessories).

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SPLASHGUARD

11. WILL THE MOTOR WEAR OUT?

All motors have the capacity to wear out eventually. How quickly depends on the stress or the load placed on the motor. The Waste Maid disposer models are designed to be long lasting. The durability and performance increases through the model range. The Heavy Duty and Deluxe models have slightly bigger motors which generate more torque and cutting power. This puts less stress on the motor, giving the Waste Maid disposer longer life.

The use of permanent magnet motors in Waste Maid disposers is vital. The nature of the motor is that it increases torque as the load increases. This not only means top performance when a full load of food waste is being ground, but also prevents jams from occurring frequently.

PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR

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12. ARE WASTE MAID FOOD WASTE DISPOSERS SAFE TO USE?

Yes, because they contain no knives or blades they use centrifugal force generated by the turntable to hurl the food waste against the grinding ring, shredding it into fine pieces.

13. WHAT KINDS OF WASTE CAN I PUT IN MY DISPOSER?

The Waste Maid food waste disposer will take most types of food waste, including:

Small Bones

Vegetable Scraps

Chicken Bones

Grapefruit Halves

Fish Heads

Melon Rinds

Fish Bones

Nut Shells

Egg Shells

Coffee Grounds

Corn Cobs

Fruit Scraps

Fruit Pits

Tea Leaves

14. WHAT DO’S AND DON’TS ARE RECOMMENDED?

Here are a few simple DO’S AND DON’TS that will keep your disposer working smoothly for many, many years.

DO:

Use a medium flow of COLD water. If hot water is used, grease tends to coat the pipes instead of being flushed away.
Grind hard materials (cooked bones, pits of fruit). This is necessary every so often to keep the lugs moving freely and to keep the grind chamber clean.
Do continue running cold water for 25 seconds after grinding is completed to flush the drain line. Remember the drain line from your sink may run for 30 feet or more before it exits your home.
Flush for cleaning with cold water. An occasional lemon or lime slice will help to deodorize the grind chamber and elements.

DON'T:

Don't use HOT water when grinding. It is acceptable to drain hot water into the disposer between grinding periods.
Don't turn off disposer until grinding is complete. Wait until ALL food is ground before turning the disposer off.
Don't grind extremely fibrous materials (corn husks). These materials tend to form hard clusters of fiber which do not drain properly and interfere with the grinding elements.
Don't fill disposer with a lot of vegetable peels all at once. Instead, turn the water and disposer on first, and then feed the peels in gradually.
Don't grind clam or oyster shells, glass, metal, cloth, or harsh chemicals. These materials are too abrasive and will eventually wear down the grind chamber.
Don't dispose large amounts of fat or hot grease in food waste disposers.

15. WHAT TYPE OF DISPOSER ACCESSORIES ARE RECOMMENDED?

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Mr.Scrappy disposer accessories.

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1. WHY DO PEOPLE BUY AND USE FOOD WASTE DISPOSERS?Consumers buy and use food waste disposers for three main reas ons:

2. WHY SHOULD I BUY A WASTE MAID FOOD WASTE DISPOSER?Our disposers use the latest technology including permanent magnet motors that provide high torque and faster grinding to prevent jams. We also utilize corrosion-proof materials to prevent rust and extend the life of the product.

3. HOW DOES THE WASTE MAID DISPOSER WORK?All models work by simply and safely grinding food waste material into very fine particles, which are then flushed through the waste pipes without harm. Since Waste Maid disposers use no blades or knives, they are very safe to operate.

4. ARE WASTE MAID DISPOSERS EXPENSIVE TO INSTALL?Through the use of our Speed Master mounting system, Waste Maid disposers are inexpensive and simple to install. No putty, glues or special tools are necessary.

5. WILL IT FIT IN A NORMAL SINK?The Waste Maid disposers are designed to fit sinks with a 90mm sink hole. If the sink hole is not this size, it is a simple matter to connect your disposer by use of one of the following methods:

6. IS THE WASTE MAID DISPOSER DIFFICULT TO USE?No, waste disposal with the Waste Maid disposer is quite simple. Four easy steps are all that is needed: