Charcoal Air Filter With Fan; Special Use Tips - Viking DFC180 Instructions Manual

Charcoal Air Filter with Fan

Your trash compactor features an activated charcoal air filter
and fan which absorbs and minimizes odor. The charcoal filter is
located in the left rear section of the compactor.
The degree of odor in your compactor will depend upon the
type of trash you place in it. Since odors are absorbed into the pores
of the charcoal filter, it may need to be replaced once or twice a year.
Length of time before filter replacement is necessary varies with the
types of trash compacted.
C C h h a a r r c c o o a a l l A A i i r r F F i i l l t t e e r r F F a a n n
O O N N - - The fan creates fast air movement for greater odor removal.
While the fan is on, the red light will glow on the control
panel.
O O F F F F - - Even when the fan isn't running, the filter is working to
remove odor.
T T o o R R e e m m o o v v e e F F i i l l t t e e r r : :
1. With trash drawer in open
position, reach into left rear
corner where filter is located.
2. Release filter from bottom clip,
pull down.
T T o o R R e e p p l l a a c c e e F F i i l l t t e e r r : :
Push replacement filter into place behind top clip. Snap securely into
bottom clip.
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Locking/unlocking trash drawer
To lock the trash drawer:
1. Turn the key/knob to START momentarily.
2. Before the compacting cycle is complete, turn the key/knob to the
STOP position. The trash drawer will not open when the ram is in
the downward position.
3. Remove the key/knob.
To unlock the trash drawer:
1. Replace the key/knob.
2. Turn the key/knob to the START position and hold momentarily.
3. Release the key/knob. The ram will return to the original position,
allowing the trash drawer to open.

Special Use Tips

-Your compactor is designed to handle most dry trash. The compactor
is not a substitute for a food waste disposer. We urge you to continue
to dispose of garbage through a food waste disposer. Most food
waste will sour and become odorous when held at room temperature.
-Liquid or messy items should be wrapped in a newspaper or several
thicknesses of paper toweling to help keep the ram and Break-Away
basket clean.
-More trash can be compacted if you stop the ram in the "down"
position and allow it to dwell there overnight. This will result in
heavier bags of compacted trash.
-Place glass bottles on their side in the center for compacting rather
than upright. Bottles and cans may nest in lightly compacted paper.
When sufficient load is accumulated, most will be crushed. However,
due to the resiliency of paper, some bottles may not break. Don't be
alarmed by the popping noise made when bottles are crushed. This is
normal and will not damage compactor. Placing a newspaper over
bottles before compacting will help muffle noise.
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