Once the jam is cleared and the motor has had time to cool down: Turn the circuit breaker back on and flip the wall switch.
If you press the reset button and it pops back out immediately after you turn the power on, or if the unit is physically very hot to the touch after sitting unused, the motor may be burnt out and require replacement.
Before we dive into the fixes, let's quickly discuss the common causes of a hot InSinkErator garbage disposal:
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