Garbage Disposal Dishwasher Drain Plug Removal

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Garbage disposal dishwasher drain plug removal.

Remove the plastic plug from the garbage disposal with a pair of needle nose pliers by pulling it out or by using a flat screwdriver and knocking it out. You will need new drain pipes to connect properly to your sink and dishwasher. Move the screwdriver around the perimeter of the plug tapping all the while with the hammer so you can cleanly remove the whole knockout plug. Https amzn to 2xe2ake disposable rubber gloves.

Locate the small plug in the plastic fitting. If the dishwasher drain hose is connected to the disposal remove the hose it from the fitting. Insert a screwdriver into the drain opening far enough to contact the plug then tap the screwdriver firmly with a hammer to knock out the plug. Removing the knockout plug using the hammer lightly tap the back of the screwdriver against the knockout plug repeatedly.

Once loose remove it from underneath the sink. Using your screwdriver loosen the three screws attaching the mounting bracket to the sink drain. Https amzn to 2xnemxp when you remove dishwasher how to plug the hole left in garb. You will then be able to push the sink drain portion up through the sink for removal.

Lay the garbage disposal on its side with the dishwasher drain opening facing you. Use a putty knife to clean. Remove the dishwasher drain hose by loosening the clamp and pulling the hose off of the barbed fitting on the disposer or drain line. If you plan to remove the disposal entirely and not replace it you will need to remove the mounting bracket.

Before long the plug will fall back into the disposal unit. Use a pipe wrench to carefully loosen then remove the nut securing the drain flange. Lower the hose into the bucket to drain.