Whirlpool Trash Masher JTF8500XL User Manual page 13

Using a Freestanding Compactor in
a Recessed Area.
Measure the recessed area you wash to Install the
compactor In. It must be at least 34'~~" (87.6 cm)
high, 24"(61 cm) deep, and 15%"(38.4 cm) wide
The recess must have a grounded outlet at least 18"
(45 cm) above the floor.
Install the cord clip on the cord, and attach the clip
to the rear of the cabinet as shown In Figure 12
CORD CLIP
Figure 12
Adjustable Toe Plate
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In some rnstallatrons. the top plate may rub the floor II
covering. If this occurs, the top plate clearance may
be changed as follows
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1. Determine the amount of Interference of the toe
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plate with the floor covering.
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2. Slide the drawer from the unit. (Refer to Step 3
of the lnstallatron Instructrons.)
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3. Lay drawer so the front panel faces upward
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4. With a ruler and a pencil or chalk, draw a line
where the top plate Interferes with the floor covenng.
5. Use a pair of scrssors and cut toe plate along this
line.
To prevent the power supply cord from being
ptnched, or the power supply cord plug from being
crushed, install a stop block at the lower rear cor-
ners of the recessed openrng. The blocks should be
at least 1 2" (1.27 cm) deep by 2" (5.1 cm) wade. by 2"
(5.1 cm) hrgh. See Frgure 13 for details.
6. Replace drawer In unit
NOTE: Measure the front to back distance of the
opening. To have the front of the compactor cabinet
align with the adjacent cabinets. the stop block may
need to be more than 1 2" (1.27 cm) deep. Subtract
23"(58.4 cm) from the depth of the opening. This IS
the depth dlmensron of the stop block.
OUTLET
STOP BLOCK
Figure 13
STOP BLOCK
After the recessed installatron area IS prepared-
1. Level the compactor as needed
2. Remove the compactor from the opening and
plug the power supply cord into the grounded outlet.
3. Slide the compactor back Into the recess untrl
the compactor is against the stop blocks.