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Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-688-9900 or visit our website at www.maytag.com In Canada, for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.maytag.ca Table of Contents......................2 W10190314A...
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY ..............3 COMPACTOR CARE ..............12 Changing the Air Filter or Freshener ..........12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........4 Cleaning..................12 Unpacking ..................4 Location Requirements ..............5 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............14 Electrical Requirements ...............5 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............15 Freestanding and Undercounter Installation .......6 In the U.S.A................15 Changing the Custom Panel............7 In Canada ...................15 COMPACTOR USE.................9...
COMPACTOR SAFETY 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 and Care Guide for future reference and for local electrical inspector’s use, if required. Unpacking 3. Place the 2 corner posts from the carton on the floor near the WARNING compactor.
Clearance Dimensions Location Requirements Product Dimensions ¹⁄₈ " (86.7 cm) 24" 15" (61 cm) (38.1 cm) A. Leave 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance space to the right side of the compactor in order to remove the compactor bags. Cutout Dimensions B.
Freestanding and Undercounter Installation NOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you Undercounter Installation 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 NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided.
■ If the compactor is to be midway between “1” and “3,” 9. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom of place the retaining bracket mounting screws through “2.” drawer into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will go over drawer stops.
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Installation 6. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and ¹⁄₂" washer. Then, reinstall the foot pedal. 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor. Remove foot pedal. A. Mounting screws B. Foot pedal 2. Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the compactor.
6. Attach a 15" x ¹⁄₂" quarter-round filler along the top of the Installation drawer front using glue or screws. 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the 7. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and ¹⁄₂" compactor.
Loading QuietSeries™ Sound Package IMPORTANT: Do not push items down into compactor with The QuietSeries ™ Sound Package system helps to maintain a hands or feet. quiet home environment during compactor operation. NOTE: You will not see compacting of trash the first few times NOTE: The contents of the trash may affect the noise level of you load the compactor.
Using the Air Filter or Freshener Installing a New Bag The fan-powered charcoal Air Filter absorbs and minimizes odor. Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially The degree of odor in the compactor depends on the type of for use in your compactor.
COMPACTOR CARE 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. Changing the Air Filter or Freshener Cleaning It is recommended that you use either the charcoal air filter or the...
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4. Wash the interior of the drawer with a clean sponge or soft 5. Wash the inside of the cabinet with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. ■ Did you press ON before pressing START? Press ON Trash is not compacting before pressing START (on some models). See “Starting Your Compactor.”...
Replacement Parts For further assistance Replacement Bags - Call for Part Number. If you need further assistance, you can write to Maytag with any Charcoal Air Filters - Order Part Number 4151750. questions or concerns at: Conversion Kit for Freestanding Unit (undercounter...
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” you may find additional help by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Maytag. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-688-9900. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
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