Thank you very much, Barry. I tightened them this morning after reading your message. I don't think I overtightened them, but they were pretty tight, so I've just backed them off a little after reading your latest message. Tested again by draining an entire sink full of water with the disposer running and no leaks! It's working great and is very stable.
John, it's interesting that in your photo it looks like the mounting ring has not been rotated whatsoever over the tabs. Instead it seems like the bolts are applying all the required force to ensure a snug fit of the sink flange and also of the disposer. Now that I am aware of the presence and function of those bolts, I can see how that works.
And here is the KitchenAid in all its glory. When I do my food prep, I generally don't use this particular sink at all. But now I think I'll do my prep on this side of the kitchen! It's fast and nice to use. Grinds very well. I can see what Barry means about the harmonic beats being transmitted to the sink unlike my ISE Evolution in the other sink. But grinding is quiet. The GE was faster though, especially with the mango pit, which the GE got rid of quickly but it bounces a while in the KA and the ISE.
I am very impressed by this disposer so far. Thank you so much for all your help.


John, it's interesting that in your photo it looks like the mounting ring has not been rotated whatsoever over the tabs. Instead it seems like the bolts are applying all the required force to ensure a snug fit of the sink flange and also of the disposer. Now that I am aware of the presence and function of those bolts, I can see how that works.
And here is the KitchenAid in all its glory. When I do my food prep, I generally don't use this particular sink at all. But now I think I'll do my prep on this side of the kitchen! It's fast and nice to use. Grinds very well. I can see what Barry means about the harmonic beats being transmitted to the sink unlike my ISE Evolution in the other sink. But grinding is quiet. The GE was faster though, especially with the mango pit, which the GE got rid of quickly but it bounces a while in the KA and the ISE.
I am very impressed by this disposer so far. Thank you so much for all your help.

