Changing The Decorative Panel - Whirlpool 9872208 Use And Care Manual

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.
8. Using 2 - #8 - 18 x " mounting screws (provided in
conversion kit), fasten the retaining brackets (provided in
conversion kit) to the countertop with the mounting screws.
Countertop mounting
A
B
C
A. Countertop
B. Retaining bracket (provided in conversion kit)
C. Mounting screw (provided in conversion kit)
NOTE: If retaining brackets cannot be attached to the
underside of countertop, attach mounting clips (provided in
conversion kit) to retaining brackets. Fasten compactor to
kitchen cabinet face with mounting screws through the
mounting clips.
Cabinet-face mounting
A
B
A. Mounting clip (provided in conversion kit)
B. Kitchen cabinet
C. Retaining bracket (provided in conversion kit)
D. Mounting screw (provided in conversion kit)
A
B
3
2
1
C
D
9. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom of
drawer into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will go over
drawer stops. Close drawer. Check to see whether drawer
opens freely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see "Adjusting
the Toe Plate" for further instructions.
Adjusting the Toe Plate
If the toe plate rubs the floor covering, the toe plate clearance
may be changed as follows:
1. Mark on each side of the toe plate the amount of toe plate
that rubs the floor covering.
2. Remove the drawer from the unit. See Step 3 in the
"Unpacking" section.
3. Use a ruler and a pencil or chalk to draw a line between the
marks on each side of toe plate.
4. Use scissors or utility knife to cut toe plate along line.
5. Replace drawer. If toe plate still rubs floor covering, repeat
steps 1-4.

Changing the Decorative Panel

There are three options for changing the decorative panel:
Order an acrylic panel
Create a custom panel for use with a trim kit
Create a custom panel for installation without trim
To order an acrylic panel or a trim kit, see the "Assistance or
Service" section for information or call the toll-free number on the
cover.
Trim Kit Panel Dimensions
Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use
with a trim kit.
Flat Panel:
A " (5.6 mm) thick panel is required. This is the same thickness
as a standard " plywood or paneling.
14 "
(37.2 cm)
23 "
( 60.5 cm )
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