Whirlpool GC900QPPQ User Instructions page 5

Position 1
Wheel bracket
assembly
2. Stand the compactor upright. Move the corner posts to
the opposite side and lay the compactor on its other side.
Adjust the other rear wheel.
3. Use pliers to lower the front leveling legs away from the
compactor cabinet. Adjust the leveling legs to match the
position of the rear wheels.
Rear Wheel position:
Position 1: 3/16" (4 mm) from bottom plate
Position 2: 9/16" (14 mm) from bottom plate
Position 3: 3/4" (19 mm) from bottom plate
4. Stand the compactor upright. Dispose of/recycle all
packaging materials.
Freestanding Installation
1. Move the compactor close to its final location.
2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3. Slowly move compactor into its final position.
4. Adjust the front leveling legs until the compactor is level.
Repeat Step 1 if necessary.
5. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place the wheels
of the drawer into the tracks.
6. Lift at the handle so drawer will go over drawer stops.
7. Close the drawer.
8. Make sure the drawer opens and closes freely. If the toe
plate rubs against floor, see the "Adjusting the Toe Plate"
section for further instructions.
Cabinet
Locating stud
1
2
3
Self-tapping screw (pivot)
/ " (4 mm) at
3
16
default position 1
Leveling leg
Bottom plate
Undercounter Installation
Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct installation. It is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a
qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets all
national and local codes and ordinances.
NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided for the freestanding
models. See the "Accessories" section to order a conversion kit.
IMPORTANT:
Do not grasp control panel to move the compactor.
To avoid damaging floor covering, slide compactor
onto cardboard or hardboard before moving compactor
across floor.
Do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch
the floor covering when lifting or moving compactor.
1. Move the compactor close to its final location.
2. Remove cord clip from the back of the compactor. Plug
into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3. Determine if you want the compactor cabinet frame or
drawer front flush with the kitchen cabinet face.
4. Rotate the two top retaining brackets (supplied with
conversion kit) 180°.
The screws are supplied in position 2. If desired, adjust the
brackets to position 1 or 3 as described below:
If the compactor frame is to be flush with the cabinet
front, place retaining bracket screws through 1.
If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with
the cabinet front, place retaining bracket screws
through 3.
If the compactor is to be midway between 1 and
3, leave the retaining bracket screws through 2.
5. Slowly lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the
cabinet opening.
6. Adjust the leveling legs until the compactor is level and
stable. Place a level inside the bottom of the cabinet as
shown. Check the compactor leveling side to side and
front to rear.
Countertop
Retaining bracket
3
2
1
5