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Originally Posted by batman911
There is a tool that comes with the disposal that allows you to turn the disposal in the opposite direction. This will help clear anything that may be lodged in the blades.
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Exactly right. Disposals have a tendency to "freeze", sometimes from stuff lodged in them, sometimes even from non-use.
To unfreeze it, first unplug it or throw the circuit breaker. Then insert the allen wrench-type tool in the hole for it on the bottom of the disposal. Work it back and forth until the blades inside moves freely. Check the red button is pushed in, plug the unit back in, reset the circuit breaker, and try the disposal.
No tool? Again, turn off all power, then try to free up the blades through the top with a long screw driver or the like, pushing as gently as possible on the blades until they free up.
I've seen this work many, many times.