The red reset button for the Badger 5 garbage disposal is located on the bottom of the canister. Before pressing it, you need to clear the clog that caused the machine to switch off. Do this by spinning the rotor back and forth using the wrenchette that came with the unit or a 1/4-inch hex wrench.

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This limited warranty is provided by InSinkErator®, a division 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.

What is not Covered

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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.

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, Manufacturer will, through its authorized

service representative, either repair or replace your InSinkErator Product. Cost of replacement

parts or a new InSinkErator Product, and 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 Manufacturer or its authorized service representative in their sole discretion.

All repair and replacement services will be provided to you at your home. If 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.

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

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.

Figure A

Figure B

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:

1. Place stopper in sink opening and fill sink halfway with warm water.

2. Mix 1/4 cup baking soda with water. Turn disposer on and remove stopper from

sink at same time to wash away loose particles.

Disposers may also be cleaned with Disposer Care®. This product is not sold by

InSinkErator®, but is generally available in major home centers, hardware, and

grocery stores. For more information on Disposer Care®, contact Summit Brands at

1-888-476-6688 or www.summitbrands.com.

RELEASING DISPOSER JAM

If motor stops while disposer is operating, disposer may be jammed. To release jam:

1. Turn off disposer and water.

2. Insert one end of self-service wrenchette into center hole on bottom of disposer

(see Figure A). Work wrenchette back and forth until it turns one full revolution.

Remove wrenchette.

3. Reach into disposer with tongs and remove 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 service panel for tripped circuit

breakers or blown fuses.)

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Food waste disposers provide an environmentally responsible alternative to transporting food waste to landfills.

And they can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At capable wastewater treatment plants, food waste can

be converted to biosolids and used as fertilizer. Capable plants can also recycle food waste into renewable energy.

(Check the plant in your area.)

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reserves the right to change or discontinue models.

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As part of its wide-ranging line of garbage disposals, Insinkerator positions the 1/2-horsepower Badger 5 as a basic household model that focuses on consistent performance and durability. However, no product is perfect and the Badger, like virtually any disposal, may need a little extra attention from time to time. While prevention serves as the most efficient form of troubleshooting, you can turn to a few manufacturer-recommended troubleshooting methods before calling in the professionals.

Clean Up Your Act

An unclean garbage disposal full of debris or buildup can lead to everything from unsavory odors to sluggish performance. To give your Badger 5 a thorough cleaning, plug your sink, fill it about halfway with clean warm water and mix in ¼ cup of baking soda. Remove the sink stopper and switch the Badger on until the water drains to free loose particles from the disposal. For regular cleaning, always run a mixture of cold water and dish soap through the disposal after doing dishes. Carefully feed a lemon or orange into the Badger to combat foul odors and clean the machine with astringent oils.

Get Out of Jams

If the Badger 5's motor stops during operation, you may have a jam on your hands. Switch off the disposal and cut off any running water. Insert the self-service wrenchette, included with the Badger 5, into the hole in the center of the disposal's bottom and work it back and forth until it turns one full revolution -- this manually cranks the disposal and frees debris. Remove any foreign objects from the disposal using a flashlight and tongs, automotive finger grippers or a bent coat hanger, then let the machine cool for about five minutes. Press the red reset button on the bottom of the Badger 5 before resuming use.

General Tips and Prevention

Often, a simple press of the reset button eases your disposer's issues. If your Badger 5 doesn't start at all, check your fuse box for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. To help prevent issues with your Badger 5 garbage disposal, avoid feeding the unit seafood shells, caustic drain cleaners, glass, plastic, large bones, metal or hot liquids, especially oils. Turn on cold water before running the Badger, feed waste into the unit slowly and flush the machine with cold water for a few seconds after grinding. Don't turn the device off until the grinding noise stops. On occasion, grind small, hard objects such as fruit pits and ice to create a scouring action in your disposal's grind chamber, helping it run more smoothly.

Turn to the Pros

If simple troubleshooting measures don't solve your Badger 5's issues, contact the professionals at Insinkerator to avoid further damage to your disposal. As of 2014, you can schedule an in-home Insinkerator service by calling 1-800-558-5700. You can also turn to Insinkerator's official website to contact their customer service department via online form submission or find the nearest authorized service agency. When purchased new, the Badger 5 includes a limited warranty for in-home full service, which covers material- or workmanship-related defects for a two-year period.

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