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COMPACTORS
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpoolappliances.ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY..................................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Unpacking ....................................................................................4 Location Requirements................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 Freestanding and Undercounter Installation .....
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COMPACTOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately fo
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner. 4. Place the other 2 corner posts on the floor to the side of the compactor. Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and put Homeowner: Keep Use & Care Guide for future reference and for compactor on its side on top of the corner posts. Remove the local electrical inspector’s use, if required. shipping base from the bottom of the compactor. Unpacking WARNING A Excessive Weight Hazard B Use two or more people
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Cutout dimensions Electrical Requirements WARNING 3" (7.6 cm) A 34¹⁄₄" min. (87 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard 24" min. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. (61 cm) 18" min. Do not remove ground prong. (45.7 cm) Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in 15¹⁄₄" min. death, fire, or electrical shock. (38.7 cm) A. Grounded electrical outlet must be a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) away Recommended Grounding Method from surrounding cabinets or near
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Freestanding and Undercounter Installation NOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you To adjust for other kitchen cabinet opening heights: have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the Loosen self-tapping screw just enough to clear stud from personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact hole in position “1.” a qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets all Move the rear wheel and stud to position “2” or “3” a
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If the compactor is to be midway between “1” and “3,” 9. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom of place the retaining bracket mounting screws through “2.” 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 A the Toe Plate” for further instructions. B Adjusting the Toe Plate 3 If the toe plate rubs the floor covering, the toe plate clearance 2 1 ma
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Raised Panel: Installation The outer section of panel must be ⁷⁄₃₂" (5.6 mm) thick to fit into 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the the trim. Use the dimensions shown when designing raised panel compactor. Remove foot pedal. sections. A 14⁵⁄₈" 1¹⁄₄" (37.2 mm) ⁷⁄₃₂" (32 mm) (5.6 mm) A A B 23¹³⁄₁₆" (60.5 cm) B A. Mounting screws B. Foot pedal 2. Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the ⁵⁄₁₆" compactor. Remove toe guard. (8 mm) ⁵⁄₁₆" (8 mm) 3. Remove the moun
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7. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and ¹⁄₂" Trimless Panel without Handle washer. Then, reinstall the foot pedal. Dimensions Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use B A without a trim kit. The panel should be ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) min. thick. C 25" (63.5 cm) C 15" ( ) 38.1 cm Installation D 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor. Remove foot pedal. E F A A. Custom panel B. 15" x ¹⁄₂ " quarter-round C. Panel screw locations D. Toe
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COMPACTOR USE 2. Place trash in compactor. Wrap or cover wet or messy trash. How Your Compactor Works The compacting ram is the part of the compactor which Do not compact items that may develop offensive odors such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, disposable compresses the trash. The compacting ram does not go to the diapers, or personal hygiene items. bottom of the drawer. You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compactor. Load bottles or cans on thei
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4. Lift out bag. Style 2 To start and stop the compactor 1. To start the compactor: Turn the Key-Switch to ON. Press ON. Press START. The compactor will automatically stop at the end of the cycle. InstallingaNewBag Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially for use in your compactor. Order replacement compactor bags through your local dealer or by calling the toll-free number on the cover or in the “Assistance or Service” section. IMPORTANT: Before installing a
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COMPACTOR CARE Your new compactor is designed to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you are expected to do in order to properly maintain your compactor. This section will tell you how to clean and care for your compactor. Cleaning Before cleaning the compactor, turn the Key-Knob (or Key- 4. Wash the interior of the drawer with a clean sponge or soft Switch) to the OFF & LOCK position and remove it. cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry
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5. Wash the inside of the cabinet with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 6. To replace the drawer, grasp it by the sides and insert the rollers onto the tracks. 7. Lift the front of the drawer and push it in fully past the stops. Cleaning the Ram NOTE: You may want to wear protective gloves since there may be bits of glass on the ram cover. 1. Wipe glass particles off of the ram cover with a cloth or paper Cleaning B
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If In Canada you still need help, follow the instructions below. Call the Whirlpool Canada Inc. Customer Interaction Center When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete toll free: 1-800-461-5681 model and serial number of your appliance. This information will Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST). Saturday 8:30 a.m. help us to
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT
