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COMPACTOR

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.whirlpool.com/canada

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Summary of Contents for Compactor

Page 1: ...ation 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 whirlpool com canada Table of Contents 2 9871676B ...

Page 2: ...eestanding and Undercounter Installation 6 Changing the Decorative Panel 7 COMPACTOR USE 9 How Your Compactor Works 9 Loading 9 Starting the Compactor 10 Removing a Filled Bag 10 Installing a New Bag 11 COMPACTOR CARE 11 Cleaning 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 13 In the U S A 13 In Canada 13 Accessories 13 WARRANTY 16 ...

Page 3: ...uding the following Read all instructions before using the compactor Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children Do not allow to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time Lock Key Switch when not in use and store key out of reach of children Do not touch moving parts Do not operate with a damaged cord set plug motor or after damage in any manner Have the compactor examined...

Page 4: ...ar of the compactor 1 Cord clip 3 Place the two corner posts from the carton on the floor near the compactor Open the compactor drawer and remove any shipping materials or other items from the drawer Do not remove the compactor bag Grasp the handle and raise the front of drawer until it clears the drawer stops Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out of compactor Place the drawer on the two corne...

Page 5: ...ding type receptacle The green or green and yellow conductor in the cord is the grounding wire Never connect the green or green and yellow wire to a live terminal The outlet should be properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and Local codes and ordinances No adapter should be used with this appliance 1 Grounded electrical outlet must be a minimum of 3 in 7 6 ...

Page 6: ...pening The top of the compactor should be at least in 3 mm from the top of the cabinet opening The rear wheels are preset for a cabinet opening height of 34 in 87 cm Position A To adjust for other cabinet opening heights Loosen self tapping screw just enough to clear stud from hole in position A Move the rear wheel and stud to position B or C as needed for your cabinet opening measurement Position...

Page 7: ...h side of toe plate 4 Use scissors or utility knife to cut toe plate along line 5 Replace drawer If toe plate still rubs floor covering repeat steps 1 4 ChangingtheDecorativePanel There are three options for changing the decorative panel Order an acrylic panel Create a custom panel for use with a trim kit Create a custom panel for installation without trim To order an acrylic panel or a trim kit s...

Page 8: ...ensions Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim kit The panel should be in 13 mm min thick Installation 1 Remove foot pedal toe guard decorative panel and handle 2 Align the bottom of the custom panel with the bottom of the drawer front 3 Secure the panel from the back using 4 8 x 1 in wood screws as shown 4 Attach a 15 in x in quarter round filler along the to...

Page 9: ...ition without compacting Loading NOTE You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compactor The compactor drawer should be about full before the compactor can begin to compress the load 1 Open the drawer Lift and pull the handle or press the toe bar to open the drawer NOTE Pressing the toe bar opens the container only 3 in to 6 in 7 6 cm to 15 2 cm depending on the load 2...

Page 10: ...n s reach 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 2 To stop the compactor during a cycle Press OFF Press ON The compacting ram will rise When the ram stops rising you can open the drawer To remove the Key Switch 1 Turn the Key Switch to the OFF LOCK position 2 Remov...

Page 11: ...es including stainless steel with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth 2 Wipe up spills right away Some foods can damage the finish if left on the compactor surface Cleaning Inside the Drawer NOTE You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits of glass in the drawer 1 Remove the...

Page 12: ...s the drawer less than half full Drawer must be more than half full before trash is compacted Your compactor won t operate Is the power supply cord unplugged Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Is the drawer completely closed Close the drawer firmly and start the compactor again Is the Key Knob turned all...

Page 13: ... also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence InCanada Call the Whirlpool Canada Customer Interaction ...

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Page 16: ... This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional...

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