Genuine Whirlpool 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal W11316362

Genuine Whirlpool 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal | OEM Part Number: W11316362

Whirlpool W11316362 is listed as a 1/2 HP disposer for garbage-disposal applications. Before choosing it for a replacement installation, verify the required mounting arrangement, electrical requirements, and plumbing connections.

Technical Specifications

Symptoms Fixed by Replacing W11316362

Replacement may be appropriate when a qualified technician diagnoses a failed disposer. A unit that will not operate, hums, leaks, or grinds poorly can have other causes; these symptoms alone do not establish that replacement is needed.

Key Product Benefits

• Genuine Whirlpool disposer identified by OEM number W11316362.
• 1/2 HP rating supplied in the existing product record.
• Replacement option when mounting, electrical, and plumbing requirements are confirmed.

Part Compatibility & Cross-Reference Numbers

OEM number: W11316362.

Existing brand references: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Norge, Jenn-Air. These references are retained from the catalog and do not establish universal compatibility or compatible disposer models.

Please verify fitment using your appliance's full model number before purchasing. Confirm mounting and drain connections as well as electrical requirements.

Step-by-Step Installation Instructions

Safety: Disconnect power at the breaker and verify that the circuit is de-energized. Never place hands inside the grinding chamber. Use a qualified installer for electrical and plumbing connections.

1. Confirm that the replacement meets the installation's mounting, electrical, and plumbing requirements.
2. Disconnect power and follow the manufacturer's precautions.
3. Support the existing disposer before disconnecting plumbing and removing it.
4. Inspect the mounting hardware and seals; use the components specified in the installation manual.
5. Have the installer mount the disposer and complete drain and electrical connections according to the manual and applicable codes.
6. Check connections for leaks and perform the manufacturer's operational test before returning the installation to use.