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For all grounded, cord-connected disposers:
This disposer must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock in the event
of a malfunction or breakdown. Grounding provides a path of least r esistance
for electric current. If your disposer did not include a factory installed power
cord, use a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
(InSinkErator power cord accessory CRD-00 recommended.) The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.

For permanently connected disposers:
This disposer must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system;
or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the disposer.

Personal Injury: Do not position your head or body under disposer; unit could
fall during removal or installation.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you
are in doubt as to whether the disposer is properly grounded. If the plug
you are using does not fit the outlet, do not modify the plug or attempt to
force the plug into the outlet – have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
• This disposer must be properly grounded.
• Do not attach ground wire to gas supply line.
• Disconnect power before installing or servicing disposer.
• If three-prong grounded plug is used, plug must be inserted into three-hole

grounded receptacle.

• All wiring must comply with local electrical codes.
• Do not reconnect electrical current at main service panel until proper

grounds are installed.

W A R N I N G

When using electric appliances, basic precautions are always to be followed, including:

W A R N I N G

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove stopper from sink opening and run cold water.
2. Turn on disposer.
3. Slowly insert food waste into disposer. WARNING! Position stopper to minimize possible ejection of material while grinding.
4. After grinding is complete, turn disposer off and run water for a few seconds to flush drain line.

DO...
• First turn on cold water and then turn on the disposer. Continue running cold

water for several seconds after grinding is completed to flush the drain line.

• Grind hard materials such as small bones, fruit pits, and ice. A scouring action

is created by the particles inside the grind chamber.

• Grind peelings from citrus fruits to freshen up drain smells.
• Use a disposer cleaner, degreaser, or deodorizer as necessary to relieve

objectionable odors caused by grease build-up.

NOTICE

Failure to flush the disposer properly may result in damage to the
disposer and/or property damage.

DON’T...
• DON’T POUR GREASE OR FAT DOWN YOUR DISPOSER OR

ANY DRAIN. IT CAN BUILD UP IN PIPES AND CAUSE DRAIN
BLOCKAGES. PUT GREASE IN A JAR OR CAN AND DISPOSE
IN THE TRASH.

• Don’t use hot water when grinding food waste. It is OK to drain hot water into

the disposer between grinding periods.

• Don’t fill disposer with a lot of vegetable peels all at once. Instead, turn the

water and disposer on first and then feed the peels in gradually.

• Don’t grind large amounts of egg shells or fibrous materials like corn husks,

artichokes, etc., to avoid possible drain blockage.

• Don’t turn off disposer until grinding is completed and only sound of motor and

water is heard.

• Do not use plumber’s putty on any other disposer connection other than sink

flange. Do not use thread sealants or pipe dope. These may harm disposer
and cause property damage.

N O T I C E

E N G L I S H

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is required when an appliance is

used near children.

• Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer.
• Turn the power switch to the off position before attempting to clear a jam,

removing an object from the disposer or pressing reset button.

• When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste disposer, use the self-service

wrenchette.

• When attempting to remove objects from a waste disposer, use long-handled

tongs or pliers.

• Do not put the following into a disposer: clam or oyster shells, caustic drain

cleaners or similar products, glass, china, or plastic, metal (such as bottle
caps, steel shot, tin cans, or utensils), hot grease or other hot liquids.

• When not operating a disposer, leave the stopper in place to reduce the risk of

objects falling into the disposer.

• This product is designed to dispose of normal household food waste; inserting

materials other than food waste into disposer could cause personal injury
and/or property damage.

• To reduce the risk of injury and/or property damage, do not use the sink

containing the disposer for purposes other than food preparation (such as
baby bathing or washing hair).

• Do not dispose of the following in the disposer: paints, solvents, household

cleaners and chemicals, automotive fluids, plastic wrap.

• FIRE HAZARD: Do not store flammable items such as rags, paper or aerosol

cans near disposer. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in vicinity of disposer.

• LEAK HAZARD: Regularly inspect disposer and plumbing fittings for leaks,

which can cause property damage and could result in personal injury.