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W a s t e D i s p o s a l U n i t I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l W DU 050 Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 for spare parts or www.caple.co.uk...
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C O N T E N T S Safety Information Electrical Connection Installation Instructions Dimensions Operating Instructions Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Caple Contact Details Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Model information and serial number appears on the rating label affixed to bottom of the disposer. For your convenience, write down the model and serial numbers prior to installation. Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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- To reduce the risk of materials being expelled when in use and causing harm, do not put the following in the disposer: 1. Clam or oyster shells. 2. Caustic drain cleaners or similar. 3. Glass, china or plastic. Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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- If the supply cord becomes damaged, it must be replaced by a Caple engineer or a similary qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. - Make sure the installation of this appliance is allowed by the local authorities.
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- No not use this appliance to dispose of hard materials such as glass or metal. - Switch off or unplug the appliance before attempting to free a jammed rotor. Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Registration can also be completed online by visiting www.caple.co.uk. Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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III conditions (the full disconnection not less than 3mm). › Make sure the switch is easily visible and accessible. The recommend distance between this appliance and electrical switch is within 2m. Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
1. These products are designed for household us Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference educe the risk of electric shock. This appliance is...
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Red reset button Ground screw Wire nut To house current or the power cord Bottom of the Remove bottom cap disposer (end bell) 10 Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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T Y P I C A L E L E C T R I C A L C O N N E C T I O N You can install this waste disposal unit with a wall mounted control switch (not supplied). Control switch Wall outlet Disposer Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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4. Remover old sealing materials and gasketing from the sink opening, both top and bottom. NOTE The top and bottom of the sink surfaces must be free of any materials to prevent leaks. 12 Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Mounting ring Groove excess putty flush with the bottom edge of should be free to the sink opening. move up and down Bottom bead (Shown for proper orientation) 14 Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Do not press too hard. When the cushion mount is properly seated, the mount ring can be Groove pulled downward over the cushion mount and will be free to turn. Botttom bead Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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If the dishwasher connection is made without removing the plug, the dishwasher may overflow. 3. Connect the discharge elbow to the disposer. 4. Make sure all plumbing connections are tight. Metal Plate Rubber gasket Discharge Elbow Discharge Rubber Gasket elbow 16 Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Check the unit for leaks 24 hours after installation and first operation. IMPORTANT: DO NOT put your head or body under the disposer during the installation as it could fall. Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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2. Flexible drain pipe may be necessary 2. Flexible drain pipe may be necessary for this application. for this application 18 Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
› Let the disposer run for 15 seconds after shredding stops, then once turned off allow water to rinse through for another 15 seconds, this will ensure all the waste is thoroughly flushed through the trap and drain. Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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› To avoid possible drain blockages don’t grind extremely fibrous food waste like whole corn husks, artichokes, celery etc. › Don’t turn off your waste disposer until grinding has completed and only the sound of the motor and water can be heard. 20 Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
B E F O R E C A L L I N G C A P L E S E R V I C E Review the below chart before contacting Caple Service as you may find a simple solution, saving you both time and money.
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Check the installation and correct as required. 3. Defective cushion mount. If the leak is at the discharge elbow , the leak may be caused by improper tightening of the elbow flange screws. 22 Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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N OT E S Instruction manual WDU050 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Caple Service Fourth Way Avonmouth T: 0117 938 1900 Bristol E: service@caple.co.uk BS11 8DW www.caple.co.uk...
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