I have a disposal problem. Over the last couple of days, it has become EXTREMELY loud - like something is stuck inside. I removed the splash guard and took out the little junk that was there. Pressed the reset button on the bottom of the unit (Not that I expected it to make any diff since the unit was working).

I have heard that there is a hex nut opening on the side/bottom. You can put a hex nut in and twist and that unclogs it. I did not see that on this specific model. I tried to undo the perforated disc from the top to access the area that might have the offending object. I could not open it though.

Is it possible that an object went in from the dishwasher - like a small knife or something? (Wife says a small knife is missing!)

Any thoughts/help appreciated.

[This message has been edited by vish (edited February 07, 2003).]