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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.whirlpoolappliances.ca Table of Contents ... 2 9872208...
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY ...3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...4 Unpacking ...4 Location Requirements ...4 Electrical Requirements ...5 Freestanding and Undercounter Installation ...6 Changing the Decorative Panel ...7 COMPACTOR USE...10 How Your Compactor Works...10 Loading...10 Starting the Compactor ...10 Removing a Filled Bag ...11 Installing a New Bag ...11 COMPACTOR CARE...12 Cleaning...12...
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner. Homeowner: Keep Use & Care Guide for future reference and for local electrical inspector’s use, if required. Unpacking WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install compactor.
Cutout dimensions 3" (7.6 cm) 24" min. (61 cm) 18" min. (45.7 cm) 15 " min. (38.7 cm) A. Grounded electrical outlet must be a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) away from surrounding cabinets or nearby walls as shown. It can be placed either to the left or the right side of the product.
NOTE: 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. Tools needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
If the compactor is to be midway between “1” and “3,” place the retaining bracket mounting screws through “2.” A. Countertop B. Retaining bracket (provided in conversion kit) 7. Slowly lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the kitchen cabinet opening.
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Raised Panel: The outer section of panel must be " (5.6 mm) thick to fit into the trim. Use the dimensions shown when designing raised panel sections. 14 " (37.2 mm) " (5.6 mm) " (8 mm) both sides A. Raised panel or decorative trim B.
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Trimless Panel without Handle Dimensions Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim kit. The panel should be 15" ( 38.1 cm ) Installation 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor.
How Your Compactor Works The compacting ram is the part of the compactor which compresses the trash. The compacting ram does not go to the bottom of the drawer. You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compactor. NOTE: The compactor drawer should be more than the compactor can begin to compress the load.
Style 2 To start and stop the compactor 1. To start the compactor: Turn the Key-Switch to ON. Press ON. Press START. The compactor will automatically stop at the end of the cycle. 2. To stop the compactor during a cycle: Press OFF.
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 properly maintain your compactor. This section will tell you how to clean and care for your compactor. Before cleaning the compactor, turn the Key-Knob (or Key- Switch) to the OFF &...
5. Wash the inside of the cabinet with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 6. To replace the drawer, grasp it by the sides and insert the rollers onto the tracks.
Canada. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada Inc. with any questions or concerns at: Customer Interaction Center Whirlpool Canada Inc.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.