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Whirlpool Compactor Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool Compactor Use And Care Manual

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COMPACTOR
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada Table of Contents ...2 9871676B...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Location Requirements ...4 Electrical Requirements ...5 Freestanding and Undercounter Installation ...6 Changing the Decorative Panel ...7 COMPACTOR USE...9 How Your Compactor Works...9 Loading...9 Starting the Compactor ...10 Removing a Filled Bag ...10 Installing a New Bag ...11 COMPACTOR CARE ...11 Cleaning...11...

  • Page 3: Compactor Safety

    Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp objects can pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not overload trash bag with heavy material such as glass. This compactor is intended for household use only.

  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    4. Place the other two corner posts on the floor to the side of the compactor. Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and put compactor on its side on top of the corner posts. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the compactor.

  • Page 5: Electrical Requirements

    1. Leave 6 in. (15.2 cm) of clearance space to the right side of the compactor in order to remove the compactor bags. 2. Leave 23 in. (58.4 cm) of clearance in front of the compactor in order to fully open or remove the compactor drawer.

  • Page 6: Freestanding And Undercounter Installation

    Do not grasp control panel to move compactor. Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard before moving compactor across floor to prevent damaging floor covering. Do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch the floor covering when lifting or moving compactor. Freestanding installation 1.

  • Page 7: Changing The Decorative Panel

    7. Carefully lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the cabinet opening. Using the two #8-18 x in. screws, fasten the retaining brackets to the countertop with the mounting screws. If brackets cannot be attached to the underside of countertop, attach mounting clips to brackets.
  • Page 8 Trimless panel with handle Dimensions Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim kit. The panel should be 16 mm) thick. NOTE: A thicker panel may need rounded front corners and a cut-out for access to the handle. ( 60.5 cm ) 15"...

  • Page 9: Compactor Use

    You may hear a noise when glass breaks. Strong glass bottles may not break at all. The trash in a full compactor bag will be about the size of its original bulk.

  • Page 10: Starting The Compactor

    (Style 2) compactor. Style 1: To start and stop the compactor: 1. To start the compactor, turn the Key-Knob to START and then let go. The compactor will automatically stop at the end of the cycle.

  • Page 11: Installing A New Bag

    3. Press inside of bag against the drawer bottom, sides and corners for a smooth fit. COMPACTOR CARE Your new compactor is designed to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you are expected to do in order to maintain your compactor properly.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Cleaning before a vacation If you will be away for more than a couple of days, remove the compactor bag. Remove the Key-Knob (or Key-Switch) and store it out of children’s reach. TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

  • Page 13: Assistance Or Service

    Canada. replacement parts will fit For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada ® appliance. with any questions or concerns at:...
  • Page 14 Notes...
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  • Page 16: Warranty

    Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for: 1. Service calls to correct the installation of your compactor, to instruct you how to use your compactor, or to replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

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