InSinkErator Badger 500
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WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Tools and Materials
WARNING
Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow the Installation, Operating and User-Maintenance Instructions may result in personal injury or property damage.
MODEL
| MODEL | A | B |
| Badger® 1, Badger® 1XL, Badger® 100, Badger® 5, Badger® 5XL, Badger® 500 | 11-3/8” | 6-5/16” |
| Badger 5XP® | 12-5/8” | 6-5/16” |
| Badger 333®, Badger® 15ss, Badger® 900, Contractor 333®, Badger 444®, Badger® 1HP, Contractor 1000™ | 12-5/8” | 7-1/4” |
Before You Begin
IMPORTANT: If connecting a dishwasher, drain plug must MUST be removed. See step 16.
Removal of old disposer
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off electrical power at circuit breaker or fuse box.
- If you are replacing an existing disposer, continue to Step 2. If there is no existing disposer, disconnect sink drain and skip to Step 9.
- Turn off electrical power at circuit breaker or fuse box. Disconnect drain trap from waste discharge tube. Disconnect dish-washer if connected to the disposer.
- Support disposer, insert end of wrenchette (H) into right side of mounting lug, and turn. Disposer will fall free.
- Flip disposer over and remove electrical cover plate. Save cable connector if applicable.
- Disconnect the disposer wires from the electrical supply.
Removal of old disposer
- Is the new disposer mounting the same as the old one? If YES, you may choose to skip to step 17. If NO, continue to step 7.
Note: For sinks thicker than 3/8”, you will need to replace existing 1-1/2” screws with 1-1/8” screws (F2). See step 15.
- Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the 3 screws on the mounting assembly.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring (G).
Install flange in sink hole
- Remove flange from sink.
- Remove old plumber’s putty from sink with putty knife.
- Evenly apply 1/2” thick rope of plumber’s putty around sink flange (B).
NOTICE
Property Damage: Risk of long/short term water leakage if not properly assembled.Install flange in a sink hole
- Press sink flange (B) firmly into sink drain. Remove excess putty.
- Place a weight, such as the disposer, on the sink flange to hold it in place. Use a towel to avoid scratching sink.
- Insert fiber gasket (C), backup flange (D) and mounting ring (E). Hold in place while inserting snap ring (G). Pull snap ring (G) open and press firmly until it snaps into place.
- Tighten 1-1/2” screws (F1) evenly and firmly against backup flange. Use shorter 1-1/8” screws (F2) if sink is more than 3/8” thick.
- STOP! If connecting a dishwasher, remove drain plug in step 16.
IMPORTANT: Dishwasher connection only
If NOT connecting a dishwasher, continue to step 17.Turn disposer (I) onto side and knock out drain plug with screwdriver. Remove plug from inside of disposer with pliers.
NOTICE
If the dishwasher connection is made without removing the plug, the dishwasher may overflow.Connect disposer to electrical supply
- Turn disposer over and remove electrical cover plate. Pull out wires.
NOTICE
Property Damage: Do not remove or displace motor compartment insulation shield.
- Insert cable connector (not included) and run electrical cable through access hole on bottom of disposer. Tighten cable con-nector.
- This disposer requires a switch with a marked “Off” position (wired to disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors) installed within sight of the disposer sink opening
(1 hp minimum rating).
- Connect white wire from disposer to neutral (white) wire from power source. Connect black wire from disposer to hot (black, red) wire from power source with wire nuts (not included). Connect ground wire to green grounding screw. Unit must be grounded for safe and proper installation.
WARNING
Improper grounding can result in electric shock hazard.
- Push wires into disposer and replace electrical cover plate.
NOTICE
Property Damage Risk: Do not remove or displace motor compartment insulation shield.
- You may need to trim discharge tube (J) to ensure proper fit.
- Slide flange (L) over discharge tube (J). Insert gasket (K) into discharge outlet. Secure flange and discharge tube to disposer with two bolts (M). Although the supplied discharge tube is preferred, a straight discharge tube may be used.
- Hang disposer by aligning 3 mounting tabs with slide-up ramps on mounting ring.
WARNING
Do not position your head or body under disposer; unit could fall during removal or installation.
NOTICE
Property Damage: Risk of long/short term water leakage if all three mounting tabs are not properly engaged on all slide-up ramps and locked in place past the ridges.
- Turn the mounting ring until all 3 mounting tabs lock over the ridges on the slide-up ramps.
CAUTION
To avoid leaks and/or potential falling hazards, make sure all three mounting tabs are locked over ridges.
- Detach removable portion of spec label and place on a visible location.
- Reconnect plumbing (and dishwasher connection if used).
NOTICE
Property Damage: Risk of long/short term water leakage if not properly assembled.
- Insert stopper (A) into sink opening. Fill sink with water, then test for leaks. Reconnect electrical power at fuse box or circuit breaker box.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Personal Injury: Do not position your head or body under disposer; unit could fall during removal or installation.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For all grounded, cord-connected disposers:
This disposer must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock in the event of a malfunction or breakdown. Grounding provides a path of least r esistance
for electric current. If your disposer did not include a factory installed power cord, use a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. (InSinkErator power cord accessory CRD-00 recommended.) The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
For permanently connected disposers:
This disposer must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the disposer.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the disposer is properly grounded. If the plug you are using does not fit the outlet, do not modify the plug or attempt to force the plug into the outlet – have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
- This disposer must be properly grounded.
- Do not attach ground wire to gas supply line.
- Disconnect power before installing or servicing disposer.
- If three-prong grounded plug is used, plug must be inserted into three-hole grounded receptacle.
- All wiring must comply with local electrical codes.
- Do not reconnect electrical current at main service panel until proper grounds are installed.
NOTICE
- Do not use plumber’s putty on any other disposer connection other than sink flange. Do not use thread sealants or pipe dope. These may harm disposer and cause property damage.
WARNING When using electric appliances, basic precautions are always to be followed, including:
- Read all instructions before using the appliance.
- To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is required when an appliance is used near children.
- Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer.
- Turn the power switch to the off position before attempting to clear a jam, removing an object from the disposer or pressing reset button.
- When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste disposer, use the self-service wrenchette.
- When attempting to remove objects from a waste disposer, use long-handled tongs or pliers.
- Do not put the following into a disposer: clam or oyster shells, caustic drain cleaners or similar products, glass, china, or plastic, metal (such as bottle caps, steel shot, tin cans, or utensils), hot grease or other hot liquids.
- When not operating a disposer, leave the stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the disposer.
- This product is designed to dispose of normal household food waste; inserting materials other than food waste into disposer could cause personal injury and/or property damage.
- To reduce the risk of injury and/or property damage, do not use the sink containing the disposer for purposes other than food preparation (such as baby bathing or washing hair).
- Do not dispose of the following in the disposer: paints, solvents, household cleaners and chemicals, automotive fluids, plastic wrap.
- FIRE HAZARD: Do not store flammable items such as rags, paper or aerosol cans near disposer. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in vicinity of disposer.
- LEAK HAZARD: Regularly inspect disposer and plumbing fittings for leaks, which can cause property damage and could result in personal injury.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove stopper from sink opening and run cold water.
- Turn on disposer.
- Slowly insert food waste into disposer. WARNING! Position stopper to minimize possible ejection of material while grinding.
- After grinding is complete, turn disposer off and run water for a few seconds to flush drain line.
DO…
- First turn on cold water and then turn on the disposer. Continue running cold water for several seconds after grinding is completed to flush the drain line.
- Grind hard materials such as small bones, fruit pits, and ice. A scouring action is created by the particles inside the grind chamber.
- Grind peelings from citrus fruits to freshen up drain smells.
- Use a disposer cleaner, degreaser, or deodorizer as necessary to relieve objectionable odors caused by grease build-up.
NOTICE
Failure to flush the disposer properly may result in damage to the disposer and/or property damage.
DON’T…
- DON’T POUR GREASE OR FAT DOWN YOUR DISPOSER OR ANY DRAIN. IT CAN BUILD UP IN PIPES AND CAUSE DRAIN BLOCKAGES. PUT GREASE IN A JAR OR CAN AND DISPOSE IN THE TRASH.
- Don’t use hot water when grinding food waste. It is OK to drain hot water into the disposer between grinding periods.
- 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 large amounts of egg shells or fibrous materials like corn husks, artichokes, etc., to avoid possible drain blockage.
- Don’t turn off disposer until grinding is completed and only sound of motor and water is heard.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING DISPOSER
Over time, food particles may accumulate in the grind chamber and baffle. An odor from the disposer is usually a sign of food buildup. To clean disposer:
- Place stopper in sink opening and fill sink halfway with warm water.
- Mix 1/4 cup baking soda with water. Turn the disposer on and remove the stopper from the sink at the same time to wash away loose particles.
- Remove Quiet Collar® Sink Baffle and clean by hand or in the dishwasher. Do not operate the disposer without Quiet Collar® Sink Baffle in place.
RELEASING DISPOSER JAM
If motor stops while disposer is operating, the disposer may be jammed. To release jam:
- Turn off disposer and water.
- Insert one end of the self-service Jam-Buster™ Wrench into the center hole on the bottom of the disposer (see Figure A). Work Jam-Buster™ Wrench back and forth until it turns one full revolution. Remove Jam-Buster™ Wrench.
- Reach into the disposer with tongs and remove the object(s). Allow disposer motor to cool for 3 – 5 minutes, then lightly push red reset button on disposer bottom
(see Figure B). (If motor remains inoperative, check the service panel for tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses.)
IN-HOME FULL-SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY
- BADGER® 1, BADGER® 1XL, BADGER® 100 – 1 YEAR
- BADGER® 5, BADGER® 5XL, BADGER® 500 – 3 YEARS BADGER 5XP® – 4 YEARS
- BADGER® 15ss, BADGER® 900, BADGER 444® – 6 YEARS BADGER® 1HP, CONTRACTOR 333®, BADGER 333® – 7 YEARS CONTRACTOR 1000™ – 8 YEARS
This limited warranty is provided by InSinkErator®, a business unit of Emerson Electric Co., (“InSinkErator” or “Manufacturer” or “we” or “our” or “us”) to the original consumer owner of the InSinkErator product with which this limited warranty is provided (the “InSinkErator Product”), and any subsequent owner of the residence in which the Product was originally installed (“Customer” or “you” or “your”). InSinkErator warrants to Customer that your InSinkErator Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the exclusions described below, for the warranty period, commencing on the later of: (a) the date your InSinkErator Product is originally installed, (b) the date of purchase, or (c) the date of manufacture as identified by your InSinkErator Product serial number. You will be required to show written documentation supporting (a) or (b). If you are unable to provide documentation supporting either (a) or (b), the Warranty Period commencement date will be determined by Manufacturer, in its sole and absolute discretion, based upon your InSinkErator Product serial number.
What is Covered
This limited warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship, subject to the exclusions below, in InSinkErator Products used by a consumer Customer for residential use only, and includes all replacement parts and labor costs. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE INSINKERATOR PRODUCT, PROVIDED THAT IF WE DETERMINE IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION THAT NEITHER REMEDY IS PRACTICABLE, WE MAY PROVIDE YOU A REFUND OF YOUR PURCHASE PRICE OR A CREDIT TOWARDS ANOTHER INSINKERATOR PRODUCT.
What is not Covered
This limited warranty does not extend to and expressly excludes:
- Losses or damages or the inability to operate your InSinkErator Product resulting from conditions beyond the Manufacturer’s control including, without limitation, accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, neglect, negligence (other than Manufacturer’s), failure to install, maintain, assemble, or mount the InSinkErator Product in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions or local electrical and plumbing codes.
- Wear and tear expected to occur during the normal course of use, including without limitation, cosmetic rust, scratches, dents or comparable and reasonably expected losses or damages. In addition to the above exclusions, this limited warranty does not apply to InSinkErator Products installed in a commercial or industrial application.
No Other Express Warranty Applies
This limited warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty provided to the Customer identified above. No other express warranty, written or verbal, applies. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this limited warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of Manufacturer. The terms of this limited warranty shall not be modified by the Manufacturer, the original owner, or their respective successors or assigns.
What we will do to Correct Problems
If your InSinkErator Product does not operate in accordance with the documentation provided to you, or you have questions concerning your InSinkErator Product or how to determine when service is needed, please call the toll-free InSinkErator AnswerLine® at 1 (800) 558-5700, or visit our website at www.insinkerator.com. You may also notify us at: InSinkErator Service Center, 4700 21st Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53406 USA.
The following information must be provided as part of your warranty claim: your name, address, phone number, your InSinkErator Product model and serial number, and if necessary, upon request, written confirmation of either: (a) the date shown on your installation receipt, or (b) the date shown on your purchase receipt. The manufacturer or its authorized service representative will determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, if your InSinkErator Product is covered under this limited warranty. You will be given the contact information for your closest authorized InSinkErator Service Center. Please contact your InSinkErator Service Center directly to receive in-home warranty repair or replacement service. Only an authorized InSinkErator service representative may provide warranty service. InSinkErator is not responsible for warranty claims arising from work performed on your InSinkErator Product by anyone other than an authorized InSinkErator service representative.
If a covered claim is made during the Warranty Period, the Manufacturer will, through its authorized service representative, either repair or replace your InSinkErator Product. The cost of replacement parts or a new InSinkErator Product, and the cost of labor for repair or installation of the replacement InSinkErator Product are provided at no cost to you. Repair or replacement shall be determined by the Manufacturer or its authorized service representative in their sole discretion. All repair and replacement services will be provided to you at your home. If the Manufacturer determines that your InSinkErator Product must be replaced rather than repaired, the limited warranty on the replacement InSinkErator Product will be limited to the unexpired term remaining in the original Warranty Period. This disposer is covered by the Manufacturer’s limited warranty. This limited warranty is void if you attempt to repair the InSinkErator Product. For service information, please visit www.insinkerator.com or call, toll-free, at 1-800-558-5700.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY ECONOMIC LOSS, WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONPERFORMANCE, USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE INSINKERATOR PRODUCT OR THE MANUFACTURER’S OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE’S NEGLIGENCE. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY DELAY IN PERFORMANCE AND IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, INFRINGEMENT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OTHER TORT, OR OTHERWISE), SHALL THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER FOR THE INSINKERATOR PRODUCT.
The term “consequential” damages shall include, but not be limited to, loss of anticipated profits, business interruption, loss of use or revenue, cost of capital or loss or damage to property or equipment. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Food waste in roughly 80% water. By using your disposal regularly, you can help divert food waste from lanfills and reduce greenhose has emissions. Make sustainability a family affair by using your disposal. After all, the smallest changes can make the biggest impact.
- For U.S. www.insinkerator.com/green
- For Canada www.insinkerator.ca
InSinkErator® may make improvements and/or changes in the specifications at any time, in its sole discretion, without notice or obligation and further reserves the right to change or discontinue models. The mounting collar configuration is a trademark of Emerson Electric Co.
