Get rid of food waste in a flash with the KRAUS WasteMate Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal for Kitchen Sinks. Featuring a MagnaGrind 3800 RPM 1/2 Horsepower permanent-magnet motor, this premium disposal provides instant power, ensuring faster operation than traditional induction motors for reliable grinding of the toughest food scraps. The continuous-feed garbage disposal can shred large quantities of food scraps, eliminating the need to grind in batches. This eco-friendly kitchen fixture grinds waste into small particles and disposes of it through the sink drain or septic system, helping you to cut down on plastic garbage bag use. Motor-saving shut-off technology instantly cuts power to the disposal in the event of a blockage to help prevent damage to the motor. Built for long-lasting use, the stainless steel grinding components are encased in ABS housing and insulated with QuietStorm soundproofing technology for quieter operation. Mounting is simple with an EZLock assembly that locks into place with a turn of the hand. POWERFUL and RELIABLE PERFORMANCE: KRAUS WasteMate Garbage Disposal for kitchen sinks offers fast and reliable grinding of the toughest food scrapsSUPERIOR 3800 RPM to 1/2 HORSEPOWER ratio efficiently eliminates waste in secondsEASY-INSTALL EZLock 2-step mounting assembly tightens and locks into place with easeDIMENSIONS: 5 1/4" x 13 7/8", Minimum Installation Clearance: 8 3/4", 27 oz. grinding chamberUNIVERSAL DESIGN: Compatible with kitchen sinks with standard round 3 1/2" drain opening and standard 1 1/2" kitchen plumbing connectionsKIT INCLUDES: 1/2 HP Garbage disposal, drain connector, dishwasher connector, power cord, sink drain stopper/waste plunger, mounting flange with stainless steel rimDURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Solid stainless steel components encased in ABS thermoplastic housing help ensure reliable, powerful, and quiet operationHEAVY-DUTY MagnaGrind MOTOR: Reliable permanent-magnet motor provides instant power to the grinderFASTER OPERATION than traditional induction motors which take time to reach optimal grinding speedKEEP YOUR KITCHEN CLEAN: WasteMate Garbage Disposal makes it easy to keep your kitchen looking spotless from meal prep to clean upMOTOR-SAVING SHUT-OFF system immediately stops power to the garbage disposal in the event of a blockage to help prevent damage to the motorReset button allows you to easily restore power after the debris is removedQUIET OPREATION with QuietStorm soundproofing technology and anti-vibration mounting systemCONTINUOUS FEED DISPOSAL: Easily activated via wall switch or air switch (sold separately)SINK STOPPER allows you fill up the sink bowl for soaking dishesExtended tail piece also doubles as a plunger to safely push stubborn food scraps into the disposalPRE-INSTALLED POWER CORD INCLUDED: Designed for simple plug-in installation with a switch-operated wall outletINSTALLATION-READY KIT with mounting flange, dishwasher connection, anti-vibration mount, 1 1/2" drain connection and rubber gasketsECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCT grinds up and condenses food scraps for quicker breakdownSLEEK DESIGN with streamlined disposal canister and stainless steel garbage disposal flange for a clean contemporary lookRELIABLE QUALITY with 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYSEPTIC-SAFE: Powerful garbage disposal is safe to use with most septic systems in accordance with manufacturer guidelinesPLEASE NOTE if you have a septic system, avoid putting the following through the garbage disposal: Stringy foods (such as celery), egg shells, pasta, rice, potato peels, pits, oils, fats and coffee groundsOPTIONAL DISHWASHER CONNECTOR: Knockout hole and included connector allow you to easily hook up your dishwasher to the disposal for simple installationCertifications: cUPC, ETL, and ISTA