If your garbage disposal is jammed—indicated by a loud humming noise or complete silence accompanied by a tripped reset button—you must clear the obstruction safely. First, disconnect all electrical power by unplugging the unit under the sink. Insert a 1/4-inch hex wrench into the bottom motor socket and rock it back and forth to free the locked flywheel. If a foreign object is visible in the grinding chamber, remove it using long-handled tongs. Finally, press the red reset button on the bottom of the motor housing. Verification: Turn on cold water and flip the wall switch to confirm normal motor operation.
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