Overall, the Waste King Garbage Disposal strikes the perfect balance between performance and convenience. Its quiet operation, easy installation, and effective grinding capabilities make it an easy recommendation for anyone in the market for a reliable food waste disposal solution.

Two of the most popular brands of garbage disposers – Waste King and Whirlaway – are made by the same company, Anaheim Manufacturing. In fact, the Sinkmaster Bonecrushers, another best-selling disposer line used to be made by Anaheim before they changed the name of the series to Waste King Gourmet.

Waste King Garbage Disposer Safety Switch If the garbage disposer won't turn or run at all the safety switch may be tripped. The switch protects the motor when the grinding plate gets jammed. The switch on the side or bottom of the disposer has a RED button on it that can be pushed to re-set.

To clean, make sure your disposal is turned off. Use a scouring pad with some baking soda and warm water to wipe the under side of the splash guard. Never place your hand inside the disposal. After scrubbing, turn on warm water and let it run to rinse the splash guard.