1.  Why need a food waste disposer?
2.  What can we grind in a food waste disposer?
3.  Is a food waste disposer safe to use?
4.  My kitchen is so small, can I still install a food waste disposer?
5.  Do I need a special sink?
6.  Is a food waste disposer easy to install?
7.  Should my disposer become jammed, can I still use my sink?
8.  How reliable are food waste disposers?
9.  What happens if something falls inside?
10.  Are disposers noisy?
11.  What maintenance does a food waste disposer require?
12.  How much water and electricity does a food waste disposer require?

"Why need a food waste disposer?"

Recent studies indicate that the importance of the kitchen as a focal point in the home, rather than a simple work space, is increasing. Home builders state that consumers demand a kitchen that is designed to be comfortable, relaxing and easy to maintain.

Of all the rooms in the home, confidence in the kitchen's cleanliness adds to the homeowner's feeling of the room being relaxing and comfortable. Food waste disposers complete the kitchen in a number of ways:

• They eliminate messy dustbins and dripping rubbish bags that soil kitchen floors & halls.
• They reduce the amount of food waste and plastic rubbish bags going to landfills, or being incinerated; so environmental protection can be achieved.
• They eliminate the need to specially treat food waste. No scraps, no smells, no attraction for insects. All at the touch of a button!
• They reduce chores such as taking out the garbage and disinfecting the garbage cans.
• They are hygienic, as food waste disposers eliminate major sources of germs in the kitchen.

"What can we grind in a food waste disposer?"

Almost any household waste can be ground in a food waste disposer. Examples of what can be ground include:

• Small bones, including fish, chicken, beef, and pork bones
• Peach pits, apple cores, and orange peels
• Egg shells and nuts
• Vegetable waste
• Meat and skin
• Rice and pasta

• Fibrous materials(celery,corn husks).These materials form hard fiber clusters which interfere with the grinding elements.
• Clam shells and similar hard shells. These items are hard enough to cause significant wear on the swivel lugs.
• Harsh chemicals,hot oil or abrasive cleaning agents should not be used, as these cause wear on the disposer mechanisms.
• Paper, plastic, metal, glass, or pottery should not be ground for any reason.

"Is a food waste disposer safe to use?"

There is a common misconception that the food waste disposer has blades or knives that chop up food. In reality, the food waste disposer has swiveling lugs that, through centrifugal force, press food against a grind ring inside the disposer's grind chamber. This grinding action reduces the food waste to fine particles about the size of a match head. These particles are then flushed down the sink drain.
 
 

"My kitchen is so small, can I still install a food waste disposer?"

In-Sink-Erator's food waste disposers have no unnecessary or superficial design elements to take up valuable storage space under the sink. Although In-Sink-Erator disposers are surprisingly compact, there can be situations where the smallest units (Model 45 or 55) are the most practical.

All In-Sink-Erator disposers fall somewhere within the following dimensions:
 
 

		A	B	C	D	E
	Model 78	40.3 cm	27.3 cm	10.2 cm	19.1 cm	14.6 cm
	Model 75	32.1 cm	17.9 cm	10.2 cm	21.0 cm	15.0 cm
	Model 65	31.8 cm	16.8 cm	10.2 cm	18.4 cm	12.7 cm
	Model 55	31.8 cm	16.8 cm	10.2 cm	17.3 cm	12.7 cm
	Model 45	31.8 cm	16.8 cm	10.2 cm	15.9 cm	12.7 cm

See product information for complete details of all models.
 
 

"Do I need a special sink?"

• Stainless steel 
• Porcelain 
• Ceramic 

"Is a food waste disposer easy to install?"

Every model comes with detailed instructions and can be installed by anybody who has basic do-it-yourself experience.

If you prefer, a local authorized In-Sink-Erator dealer can refer you to a professional to perform the installation for you.

It is important to comply with plumbing and electrical codes concerning proper installation.

For more detail, see the installation procedures in this online manual.

"Should my disposer become jammed, can I still use my sink?"

Yes, you can. In the rare event that your food waste disposer has a problem, water will still pass through, allowing you to continue using your sink. Disposer jams are very infrequent and are easily remedied.  For those rare occasions when a food waste disposer becomes jammed, In-Sink-Erator provides a simple wrenchette that allows you to free the jam in one easy movement.

"How reliable are food waste disposers?"

• It is not rare to hear that In-Sink-Erator food waste disposers operate perfectly even after 25 years.
• Should any problems arise, do not hesitate to call an authorized In-Sink-Erator representative; they will be glad to help.

"What happens if something falls inside?"

"Are disposers noisy?"

The higher-end In-Sink-Erator models contain extra sound-proofing materials to lower the noise level even more. Combined with larger sound barriers, superior insulation, and a secondary sound baffle, In-Sink-Erator has created the Sound Reduction Systems:

Name	Trim Shell	Insulation	Quiet System
Batch-Feed 78	standard	Trim shell only	Standard Quiet System
Model 75	extra large	Double foam & rubber backing, double baffle	Ultra Quiet II System
Model 65	large	Superior foam insulation, double baffle	Quiet Plus System
Model 55	standard	Standard insulation	Standard Quiet System
Model 45	none	none	Basic

 

"What maintenance does a food waste disposer require?"

• In-Sink-Erator models are designed and built so they do not need any type of preventative maintenance. Just install it and use it!
• If your disposer should become jammed, In-Sink-Erator provides a self-service wrenchette that can free even the hardest jams with a few simple turns.
• In-Sink-Erator models do not need oiling, as all bearings are permanently sealed and lubricated.

"How much water and electricity does a food waste disposer require?"

• The fast-grinding action of an In-Sink-Erator food waste disposer keeps water use to the absolute minimum. The average usage is only 3.1 liters per day per person, or a .04% increase in household water consumption.
• The average electric power consumption of a .55 HP food waste disposer for one month is equal to the power consumption of a 100 watt light bulb for one hour! (3.7 watts/hour)

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