Maytag MTUC7500ADH0 Use & Care Manual page 6

NOTE: Proper installation isyourresponsibility. Make sure you
have everything necessary forcorrect installation. It isthe
personal responsibility andobligation ofthecustomer tocontact
aqualified i nstaller toassure thatelectrical installation meets all
national andlocal c odes a ndordinances.
Tools needed
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
• Level • Pliers
• Phillips No. 2 screwdriver • 5/le" hex head wrench
• Tape measure • Scissors
• Flat-blade screwdriver • Utility knife
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.
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 %" (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 347/16 '' (87 to 87.5 cm)
Position 3:347/16'' 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.
Freestanding Installation
1. Use pliers to lower the leveling legs away from the cabinet.
2. 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.
3. Adjust the leveling legs until the compactor is level.
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4. Move the compactor close to its final location.
5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
6. Slowly move the compactor into its final position.
7. Check that the compactor is still level. Repeat Step 1 if
necessary.
8. Grasp the sides of the compactor drawer and place the
bottom of the drawer into the tracks.
9. Lift at the handle so the drawer will go over the drawer stops.
10. Close the drawer.
11. Check that the drawer opens freely. If the toe plate rubs
against the floor, see "Adjusting the Toe Plate" for further
instructions.
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A. Wheel bracket assembly
B. Compactor cabinet
C. Locating stud
D. Self-tapping screw (pivot)
2. Use pliers to lower the leveling legs away from the compactor
cabinet.
3. Adjust the legs so there will be a 1/8"(3 mm) to 1/4"(6.4 mm)
space between the top of the compactor and the top of the
kitchen cabinet opening.
4. Stand the compactor upright.
5. Remove the plastic plugs from the compactor cabinet top.
6. Move the compactor close to its final location.
7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
8. Determine whether you want the compactor cabinet or
drawer front flush with the kitchen cabinet face.
Using two #8 - 18 x 5/le" 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.
• If the compactor cabinet face is to be flush with the
kitchen cabinet face, place retaining bracket mounting
screws through "1 ."
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