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INSTRUCTION BOOK
Waste Disposal Unit WDU4100 and WDU4400
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Warnings It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the instruction book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installin
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General Features and Parts STOPPER REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD SINK FLANGE 3 DIAMETER 3 /8 X 12 THREADS/INCH RUBBER SINK FLANGE GASKET SINK FIBER GASKET SUPPORT RING NOTE ARROWS INDICATING UP MOUNT RING TIGHTENING EARS Z CUSHION MOUNT Y GROOVE G DISHWASHER DISCHARGE INLET ELBOW GASKET HOPPER SCREWS ELBOW DISHCHARGE ELBOW END BELL FLANGE (ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS) Specifications Dimensions Electrical specifications are on the disposer rating label. MODEL “A” “B” “C” “D” “E” “B” “C” 1 15 3 1 3 Inches 14
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Installing the waste disposer When INSTALLING the disposer, refer to the Installation EXPLODED VIEW on page 3. The disposer is supplied with two sink gaskets. The installation of this appliance should be carried out by a competent or qualified plumber. A. The thin gasket assembled with the sink flange is for use instead of putty with stainless steel sinks Before installing a new disposer, inspect waste pipe. and most pressed steel sinks. Ensure the drain is clear of obstruction before use. B. Th
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When using a gasket: Insert the sink flange through the sink gasket into Lift the disposer into position so the two projections sink opening. Do not rotate the sink flange, once it ‘Y’ on top of the disposer hopper fit into the two is seated. From underneath the sink, place the fibre slots ‘Z’ on the mount ring. gasket over the sink flange and screw the support ring on to the sink flange. Turn the mount ring counter clockwise about one quarter inch so that the hopper projections engage. This wil
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Electrical Connections The disposer is designed to be connected to a 240V It is recommended to connect the disposer to a flex 50Hz electricity supply. connection unit. This connection point should then be controlled by a 13 amp switched fused unit All electrical installation work should be carried out positioned above kitchen worktop level which is by a trained electrician or competent person. easily accessible. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The 13 amp fuse should conform to BS1362 and be AS
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Operation 1 Turn on the tap 4 Run the disposer Remove drain plug and turn on a medium flow of Before turning the control switch off, let the water cold water. Keep the water running so that any and the disposer run for a further 15 seconds after ground waste particles wash through the drain. the shredding has stopped. This will help to flush all the waste through the trap and drain. 2 Starting up When you press the control switch the disposer is Do NOT operate the disposer unless the on and re
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Cleaning and Maintenance Do NOT operate the disposer without the Important splash guard is in place. Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out, you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Cleaning The disposer is self-cleaning, but you can flush it by filling the sink with cold water, turning on the disposer and removing the plug. While the water is draining through the disposer, allow the tap to REMOVE SPLASH GUARD continue running. When the sink is empty, your di
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION • If the turntable does not rotate • Check the disposer for any object(s) such as a nail, metal tab from beverage can, etc. lodged between the table and the grind ring. Rotate the turntable with the long handle of a broom or mop, then remove the object with pliers or tongs. If no object etc. is present in the disposer, contact your local Service Force Centre. If the disposer • The appliance is leaking from • Improper fitting of the sink flange. is leaking the top • Su
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Guaranteed Conditions STANDARD GUARANTEED CONDITIONS European Guarantee We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months If you should move to another country within of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your or any part thereof is proved to be defective by new home subject to the following qualifications: reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, • The guarantee starts from the date you first we will, at our option repair or
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