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Installation instructions
and user guide
Food waste disposer
GD75IA1
NZ
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1 Contents Safety and warnings 2 Installation instructions 3 Operating instructions 8 Cleaning and maintenance 9 Troubleshooting 10 Manufacturer’s warranty 11 Customer care 12 Important! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country, please go to our website listed on the back cover or contact your local Fisher & Paykel d
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2 Safety and warnings Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide. Important safety precautions ! When using this appliance, always use basic safety precautions, including the following: Danger! This appliance is not intended for the use by children or infirmed persons without supervision. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is required when a waste disposer is used near children. Do not put fingers or hands into the waste disposer. Unp
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3 Installation instructions Before you begin Please read these installation instructions completely and carefully. The following installation instructions are intended as a general guide. Please ensure that the waste disposal unit is installed according to local building codes for your area. Installation is recommended to be done by a qualified plumber or installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Preparation Removing an existing waste
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16 17 18 4 Installation instructions 1 Unpacking your waste disposer 2 1 Remove the waste disposer from the packaging. 2 Identify and check that all components are 3 included in the carton before beginning the 4 installation (fig. 1). 5 3 Take care not to misplace any of the components. 6 7 Components 8 1. Stopper 9 2. Sink flange 3. Rubber gasket 4. Flange ring 5. Protector ring 6. Mount ring 10 7. Screw clamp 8. Hopper with splash guard 11 9. Dishwasher discharge inlet 10. Drain housin
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5 Installation instructions Installing the waste disposer 1 Loosen the clamp screw to allow the mounting system to be removed from the unit (fig.2). 2 Turn the mounting assembly over and remove the flange ring from the track on the sink flange. Undo the three screws holding Fig. 2 Removing the mounting it together. This will allow the sink flange, mount ring, and system from the waste disposer protector ring to separate (fig 3). Use the flat blade screwdriver as a lever if required.
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6 Installation instructions 7 Connect the discharge elbow to the lower outlet on the waste disposer (fig. 7). 8 Prior to connecting the waste disposer to the mounting assembly, press firmly down on the rubber splash guard to check that is firmly fitted onto the neck of the hopper. 9 Lubricate the top lip and angled surface of the rubber splash Fig. 7 Connecting the discharge elbow guard with liquid soap or petroleum jelly (fig. 8 ). Important! Please do not remove clamp and splash guard
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7 Installation instructions Installing the air-switch (optional) 1 Select a location on the bench top for the air switch to be positioned (recommended position is near the sink). Mark and cut a hole, 33mm in diameter, in the bench top. 2 Remove the nut from the thread of the air switch (fig.12). Fig. 12 Fitting the air switch 3 Feed one end of the PVC tubing up through the cutout, from the underside of the bench top, and attach to the underside of the push button. 4 Insert the push butto
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8 Operating instructions Operating instructions 1 Remove the sink stopper and turn on a medium flow of cold water. Note: Do not use hot water. Only cold water should be run through the waste disposer. 2 Press the air switch or the wall mounted switch to activate the waste disposer. 3 Feed food items through the sink opening of the waste disposer gradually. Note: Overloading the waste disposer with too much food waste at once may cause the blades to jam and the disposer to shut down. The overl
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9 Cleaning and maintenance Your waste disposer is self-cleaning and scours itself with each use. Under normal usage, your waste disposer will not require any special care. Note: Always run cold water into the chamber before, during and after using the waste disposer. Do not use hot water. Removing an odour Grinding up a tray of ice cubes will help to clean the shredding plate. Running orange or lemon rinds through the waste disposer will help to freshen up the grinding chamber. No
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10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Problem Possible causes What to do Waste disposer No electricity at the power Check that the plug is correctly connected and power is is not starting outlet. turned on. Check another appliance at the same outlet. Check house fuse. Air switch tubing not Check that the air switch, or wall switch, is correctly connected connected. Refer to page 7 of the installation instructions. Foreign object may be Turn power supply and water tap off. Rotate the turnta
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11 Manufacturer’s warranty Fisher & Paykel undertakes to Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of the Product, the serial number of which appears on the Product, which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS from the date of purchase. This warranty DOES NOT Cover A Service calls which are not related to any defect in the Product. The cost of a service call will be charged if the problem is not found to be a Product related fault.
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12 Customer care Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: 1 your appliance is correctly installed 2 you are familiar with its normal operation If after checking these points you still need assistance, please refer to your nearest Authorised Service Centre, or contact us through our local website listed on the back cover. In New Zealand if you need assistance...* Call your Fisher & Paykel retailer who is trained to provide information on your appliance, or if
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Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2008. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time. You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available. www.fisherpaykel.co.nz NZ Food waste disposer installation and user guide Published: 09/2008 Part No. 7
