A garbage disposal unit is necessary to get rid of all the food waste. This unit needs to be maintained well so there are no hiccups such as clogging during the disposal process. When the garbage disposal unit is turned, the cold water has to be run continuously before the food waste is fed into the unit. No silverware or spatula should be stuck down through the splashguard. Cold water has to be run continuously until after the food waste has been ground and no clanking sounds are heard. If you hear some peculiar noises coming from the unit while it is working then some object is stuck in and requires immediate removal. Often, in such cases, the unit will stop working on its own.

You will not require special skills to remove the foreign object and it takes little time for the whole operation. Keep in mind that the use of chemicals should be avoided totally, as it can cause damage to the system. A simple tool you can use is a broom handle. If the stuck object is a fork like the stainless steel WMF 1871066030, or a bottle cap, the disposal unit may get stuck. If it does not have an automatic shut down, then manually shut it down by turning off the power. Have the splashguard removed and look inside the disposal unit using a flash light. Remove the stuck object. If it cannot be removed, use the broom handle to rotate the grinder and help dislodge the object. An Allen wrench is provided with the unit. This helps remove stuck objects. Purchase one if it does not come with your unit. Have the splashguard replaced and turn on the cold water to clear the disposal unit of small obstructions.

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