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How to Install a Garbage Disposal

By Lee Wallender, About.com

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Attach Drain Pipe and Plug in Disposal

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Connect continuous waste pipe from disposal to drain.

Plug electrical cord of disposal into electrical receptacle that has been provided under sink for this purpose. Test-run disposal with water running and check under sink for leaks.

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