Kenmore 665.1472 Series Use & Care Manual page 7

NOTE: Proper installation i syourresponsibility. Makesure
youhaveeverything n ecessary forcorrect i nstallation. It is
thepersonal responsibility andobligation of thecustomer to
contact a qualified installer to assure t hatelectrical
installation m eets allnational andlocal c odes and
ordinances.
Tools needed
Gather the required tools and parts before starting
installation.
• Level • Pliers
• Phillips No. 2 • s/_d' Box-end wrench
screwdriver
• Scissors
• Tape measure • Utility knife
• Flat-blade screwdriver
IMPORTANT:
• Do not grasp control panel to move compactor.
• Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard before
moving compactor across floor to avoid floor covering
damage.
• Do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch
the floor covering when lifting or moving compactor.
Freestanding Installation
1. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet. With
the drawer still removed from the compactor cabinet,
place level inside on the floor of the cabinet. Check that
the compactor is level from front to back and side to side.
Adjust the leveling legs until the compactor is level.
2. Move the compactor close to its final location.
3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
4. Slowly move compactor into its final location. Check that
compactor is still level. Repeat Step 1 if necessary.
5. 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.
Undercounter Installation
NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided. See
"Accessories" for ordering conversion kit.
1. Measure the height of your kitchen cabinet opening. The
top of the compactor should be at least//8" (3 mm) from
the top of the kitchen cabinet opening.
The rear wheels are preset for a kitchen cabinet opening
height of 341/4'' (87 cm) (position 1).
To adjust for other kitchen cabinet opening heights:
• Loosen self-tapping screw enough to clear stud from
hole in position 1.
• Move the rear wheel and stud to position 2 or 3 as
needed for your kitchen cabinet opening
measurement:
Position 2:341/4 '' to 347/ld ' (87 to 87.5 cm)
Position 3: 347Ad ' to 345/8'' (87.5 to 88 cm)
NOTE: To level the unit in position 3, you may need to
add shims under the front leveling legs.
Tighten screw. Repeat for other rear wheel.
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A. Wheel bracket assembly
B. Compactor cabinet
C. Locating stud
D. Self-tapping screw (pivot)
2. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from compactor
cabinet. Adjust legs so there will be a//8" (3 mm) to 1/4"
(6.4 mm) space between the top of the compactor and
the top of the kitchen cabinet opening. Stand the
compactor upright.
3. Remove the plastic plugs from the compactor cabinet
top.
4. Move the compactor close to its final position.
5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
6. Determine whether you want the compactor cabinet or
drawer front flush with the kitchen cabinet face.
Using 2 - #8 - 18 x 5/ld' mounting screws (provided in
conversion kit), attach the retaining brackets (provided in
conversion kit) to the compactor cabinet top as needed.
See "Accessories."
NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided with full
cabinet models. See "Accessories" for ordering
conversion kit.