Unjamming a garbage disposal safely requires following a structured mechanical procedure. Callout type="warning" title="Electrical Safety Warning": Unplug the disposal or turn off the wall circuit breaker before touching internal parts. Insert a 1/4-inch hex wrench into the hexagonal socket hole located directly in the center of the bottom motor housing. Turn the wrench back and forth forcefully to loosen trapped debris and rotate the locked flywheel. Once the flywheel spins freely, press the red thermal reset button underneath the unit. Verification: Plug the unit back in, turn on cold water, and flip the wall switch to verify smooth motor rotation.
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