Insinkerator garbage disposal overheating/run time

[RegularMario]

Hello everyone,

I just installed a Insinkerator Evolution 55SS and had a question about duty cycle. My hope was that I would be able to leave it on continuously, with running cold water, while I scraped dishes. However, after about 7 minutes the motor hits the thermal shutoff and then requires 20-30 minutes to cool down.

Is this expected behavior or do I have a bad unit? I've read through the literature but the only information I could find was that it might shut down if run for a "long time," or words to that effect. Since no actual figures are given, I figured the company would probably not be very helpful at this stage and I'd rather exchange it at the store.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

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[GReynolds929]

Garbage disposals are designed for intermittent use, the motor definitely not designed for constant use. Water is not going to cool the motor as the motor is below the water.

 

[RegularMario]

Thanks for the information, I will use it properly then.