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INTEGRATED COMPACTOR
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 or visit our website at
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In Canada, for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.KitchenAid.ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY..................................................................2 Using the Air Filter or Freshener ..................................................8 Removing a Filled Bag .................................................................8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................3 Installing a New Bag.....................................................................8 Unpacking ............................................
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner. Homeowner: Keep Use and Care Guide for future reference and for local electrical inspector’s use, if required. 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 Unpacking compactor on its side on top of the corner posts. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the compactor. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to
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Cutout Dimensions Electrical Requirements WARNING 3" min. (7.6 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard A Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 34¹⁄₄" min. (87 cm) Do not remove ground prong. 24" min. Do not use an adapter. (61 cm) 18" min. Do not use an extension cord. (45.7 cm) Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 15¹⁄₄" min. (38.7 cm) Recommended Grounding Method A. Grounded electrical outlet must be a minimum This compactor is for use on a single phase,
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Undercounter Installation NOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you 3. For model with cabinet, remove the plastic plugs from the have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the compactor cabinet top. personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact 4. Move the compactor close to its final location. national and local codes and ordinances. 5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 6. Determine if you want the compactor frame or drawer front To
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Cabinet-front mounting Installation 1. Remove the 2 rubber bumpers from the lower corners of the A C inside drawer front. Set aside the bumpers and discard the screws. 2. Align the bottom of the custom panel with the bottom of the exterior drawer front and rest the panel on the rest tab. NOTE: The bottom of the custom panel should not extend B below the bottom rest tab at the lower center of the exterior D drawer front. 3. Secure the custom panel to the exterior drawer front by using four
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COMPACTOR USE ■ Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the drawer. Do not load bottles in an upright position. How Your Compactor Works The compacting ram is the part of the compactor which compresses the trash. The compacting ram does not go to the bottom of the drawer. You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compactor. NOTE: The compactor drawer should be more than ¹⁄₂ full before the compactor can begin to compress the load. You may hear a nois
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Using the Air Filter or Freshener Installing a New Bag 1. Set the Air Filter switch to ON. The fan creates air movement Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially in the compactor for odor removal. for use in your compactor. Order replacement compactor bags through your local dealer or by calling the toll-free number on the NOTE: The charcoal Air Filter works only when the Key-Knob cover or in the “Assistance or Service” section. is in the ON position. IMPORTANT: IMPORTA
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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 Cleaning Inside the Drawer expected to do in order to properly maintain your compactor. This section will tell you how to clean and care for your NOTE: You may want to wear gloves since there may be bits of compactor. glass in the drawer. 1. Remove the bag. See the “Removing a Filled Bag.” 2. Press down on the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock latch). Changing the
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3. Grasp the drawer on the sides and pull it out the rest of the way. Set the drawer down gently. Cleaning the Ram NOTE: You may want to wear 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 towels. 2. Remove foods with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 4. Vacuum the inside of the cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash should be cleaned up by
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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 KitchenAid Canada Customer eXperience Centre toll When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete free: 1-800-807-6777. model and serial number of your appliance. This information will Our consultants provide assistance with: help us to better respond to your request
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® KITCHENAID COMPACTOR 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, KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada (hereafter “KitchenAid”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company. 30 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE CHARCOAL FILTER AND
