Loading; Starting The Compactor; Removing A Filled Bag - Whirlpool  GX900QPPB Use And Care Manual

Loading

IMPORTANT: Do not push items down into compactor with
hands or feet.
NOTE: You will not see compacting of trash the first few times
you load the compactor. The compactor drawer should be about
full before the compactor can begin to compress the load.
1. Open the drawer. Lift and pull the handle or press the foot
pedal to open the drawer.
NOTE: Pressing the foot pedal opens the container only 3" to
6" (7.6 cm to 15.2 cm), depending on the load.
2. Place trash in compactor.
Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.
Do not compact items that may develop offensive odors
such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, disposable
diapers, or personal hygiene items.
Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the
drawer. Do not load bottles in an upright position.
3. Close the drawer.

Starting the Compactor

Depending on your model, you may have a single control (Style 1)
or a dual control (Style 2) compactor.
Style 1
To start and stop the compactor
1. To start the compactor, turn the Key-Knob to START and then
let go. The compactor will automatically stop at the end of the
cycle.
2. To stop the compactor during a cycle:
Turn the Key-Knob to LOCK/OFF.
Then turn the Key-Knob to ON so the compacting ram
will rise.
When the ram stops rising, you can open the drawer.
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To remove the Key-Knob
1. Turn the Key-Knob to the LOCK/OFF position.
2. Remove the Key-Knob and store it out of children's reach.
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.
Press ON. The compacting ram will rise. When the ram
stops rising, you can open the drawer.
To remove the Key-Switch
1. Turn the Key-Switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
2. Remove and store key out of children's reach.

Removing a Filled Bag

When the trash is compacted to the top of the drawer, remove
the bag. If the bag is too heavy, compact less trash before
emptying it in the future.
IMPORTANT: Do not push items down into compactor with
hands or feet.
1. Pull the drawer completely open.
2. Remove top of bag from bag retainer buttons. Pull up all four
bag cuffs. Close bag with twist tie provided.