Kitchenaid Continuous Feed Disposals

KitchenAid Continuous Feed Disposals at Plesser's Appliances

KitchenAid continuous feed disposals, available at Plesser's Appliances, run from a wall switch while you feed waste in, which makes them the faster option for volume. This is the configuration in most American kitchens and the one most people are used to.

Faster for Volume
Feeding waste continuously while the unit runs is substantially quicker than the load-seat-run cycle a batch feed requires, which matters after a big prep session or a holiday meal. For a household that cooks seriously and generates real volume, that speed is the practical argument.

Requires a Wall Switch
Continuous feed operation needs a switch wired to the disposer, which is standard in most kitchens but can be awkward in an island sink or a retrofit where no switch exists. If a switch has to be added, factor that electrical work into the scope. Air switch options mounted at the sink are an alternative worth asking about.

The Safety Consideration
Because a continuous feed unit can run with the drain open, there is an accidental-activation risk a batch feed does not have. In a household with children, or with a disposer switch within easy reach, that is worth weighing. A splash guard reduces but does not eliminate it.

Motor Size and Grind Components
Motor horsepower determines what the unit handles without jamming — fibrous vegetable waste and small bones are where undersized units fail. Stainless grinding components resist corrosion better than galvanized, particularly in hard water. Confirm motor size, component materials, and warranty terms for your model.

Plumbing, Electrical, and Installation Planning
Installation requires sink flange compatibility, drain connection, a hardwired connection or grounded outlet under the sink, and a wall or air switch. The dishwasher drain connection has to be accounted for. Talk to the team at Plesser's Appliances about motor sizing, switch options, and sink compatibility before ordering.