Important Safety Instructions; Additional Safety Instructions ._ - Whirlpool TC4700X Series Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your compactor, follow basic precautions,
including
the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
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Never lift the bag by the sides. Broken
compactor.
glass or other sharp objects in the bag can
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Close supervision of children is necessary
cause injury.
when the compactor is used near children.
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This compactor is designed for household
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Do not allow compactor to be used as a toy,
use only.
or to run unattended at any time. Lock the
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Unplug compactor from electrical outlet
Key-Switch or Key-Knob when not in use and
before servicing.
store key out of reach of children.
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The compactor must be electrically
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Do not touch moving parts.
grounded. See the grounding instructions.
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Have appliance examined, repaired or
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Do not overload trash bag with heavy
adjusted by an authorized serviceman.
material such as glass.
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Do not compact:
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Never operate the compactor if:
-lighted cigarettes, cigars or other hot or
-it is not working right.
burning items.
-it is damaged.
-any container or aerosol can containing
insecticide, hair spray, paint, engine
-parts are missing.
starting fluid or other poisonous, toxic, or
-the cord set, plug or motor is damaged in
explosive products.
any manner.
-volatile flammable material such as oily
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Never use or store flammable fluids (dry
rags, thinner, etc., which would create a fire
cleaning solvents, gasoline, kerosene, etc.)
hazard or explosion.
in or near your compactor. These sub-
* Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect
stances give off vapors that can create a
reassembly can cause electric shock when
fire hazard or explosion.
subsequently used.
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See Installation Instructions.
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Use only for intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use other than manu-
facturer's recommended attachments.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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Do not shove items down into the compactor
with hands or feet. Let the compactor do the
compacting.
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Always place glass bottles, etc., on their sides
in the center of the drawer. The waste paper
below and beside the bottle can help keep
broken glass near center of bag.
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Do not use the compactor as a counter for
electrical cooking appliances nor as a cutting
board (freestanding models only).
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Do not install or store compactor where it will
be exposed to the weather.
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You are responsible for making sure that your
compactor:
-is used only for jobs normally expected of
home compactors.
-is properly installed and leveled on a floor
that can support its weight.
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Do not set hot pans, etc., on the compactor
top. Do not spill any liquids on the compactor
top (freestanding models only).