Whirlpool Trash Masher JTF8500XL User Manual page 4

USING
your TRASH MASHEW Compactor
1. Open the drawer.
Lift and pull the handle or press the
Touch-Toe Bar to open the drawer.
2. Put in the trash.
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Load almost any krnd of trash.
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Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.
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Load bottles or cans on therr sides In the
center
of the drawer
DO NOT compact:
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Any contarner or aerosol cans whrch might con-
tain poisonous or explosrve products.
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Cloths or cans containing paint Irquids, thin-
ners, etc. which would create a fire hazard.
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Items that may develop offensive odors such as
raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, disposable dia-
pers, or personal hygiene items.
NOTE:
Your TRASH MASHER' Compactor is de-
signed for household use only.
3. Close the drawer; turn the key-
knob to START; let the knob go.
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The compactor will stop
at the end of the cycle.
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To remove the key-knob,
turn it to LOCK/OFF.
Remove and store in safe place out of chil-
dren's reach.
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To stop the compactor
during a cycle. turn the
key-knob to LOCK/OFF. Then turn It to ON. The
compactrng ram
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rise. When It stops risrng,
you can open the drawer