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COMPACTOR

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230

In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...

www.kitchenaid.com or www.kitchenaid.ca 

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9871780B

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Page 1: ...peration performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 In Canada call for assistance 1 800 461 5681 for installation and service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com or www kitchenaid ca Table of Contents 2 9871780B ...

Page 2: ...hanging the Decorative Panel 7 COMPACTOR USE 10 How Your Compactor Works 10 Loading 10 WHISPER QUIET 10 Starting Your Compactor 10 Using Solid Locked Cycle 11 Using the Charcoal Air Filter 11 Removing a Filled Bag 11 Installing a New Bag 11 COMPACTOR CARE 12 Changing the Charcoal Air Filter 12 Cleaning 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 15 Accessories 15 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: ...ctor 3 Place the 2 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 2 corner posts 4 Place the other 2 cor...

Page 5: ...e cord is the grounding wire Never connect the green or green and yellow wire to a live terminal A Grounded eletrical outlet must be a minimum of 3 7 6 cm away from surrounding cabinets or nearby walls as shown It can be placed either to the left or the right side of the compactor A Leave 6 15 2 cm of clearance space to the right side of the compactor in order to remove the compactor bags B Leave ...

Page 6: ...at least 3 mm from the top of the kitchen cabinet opening The rear wheels are preset for a kitchen cabinet opening height of 34 87 cm position 1 To adjust for other kitchen cabinet opening heights Loosen self tapping screw just enough to clear stud from hole in position 1 Move the rear wheel and stud to position 2 or 3 as needed for your kitchen cabinet opening measurement Position 2 34 to 34 87 t...

Page 7: ... chalk to draw a line between the marks on each 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 ...

Page 8: ...attaching the toe guard to the compactor Remove toe guard 3 Remove the mounting screws attaching the decorative panel to the compactor Remove decorative panel and discard mounting screws 4 Align the bottom of the custom panel with the bottom of the drawer front 5 Secure the panel from the back using four 8 x 1 wood screws as shown 6 Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and washer Then...

Page 9: ...e decorative panel to the compactor Remove decorative panel and discard mounting screws 4 Align the bottom of the custom panel with the bottom of the drawer front 5 Secure the panel from the back using 4 8 x 1 wood screws as shown 6 Attach a 15 x quarter round filler along the top of the drawer front using glue or screws 7 Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and washer Then reinstall...

Page 10: ...pen the drawer Lift and pull the handle or press the foot pedal to open the drawer NOTE Pressing the foot pedal opens the container only 3 to 6 7 6 cm to 15 2 cm depending on the load 2 Place trash in compactor Wrap or cover wet or messy trash Do not compact items that may develop offensive odors such as raw meat fish grapefruit rinds disposable diapers or personal hygiene items Load bottles or ca...

Page 11: ...use the filter should be replaced once or twice per year To use the filter 1 Press ON on the Charcoal Air Filter Control The fan creates air movement in the compactor for odor removal NOTE The Charcoal Air Filter works even when the Key Knob is in the OFF position 2 Press OFF on the Charcoal Air Filter Control to turn off the fan RemovingaFilledBag When the trash is compacted to the top of the dra...

Page 12: ...uld be performed by a designated service representative Cleaning Exterior Surfaces 1 Wash exterior surfaces 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 Dr...

Page 13: ... Wash the inside of the cabinet with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth 6 To replace the drawer grasp it by the sides and insert the rollers onto the tracks 7 Lift the front of the drawer and push it in fully past the stops Cleaning the Ram NOTE You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits of glass on the ram co...

Page 14: ...s ON before pressing START Press ON before pressing START on some models See Starting Your Compactor The drawer won t open Is the ram all the way up Drawer will open only when ram is fully raised To raise the ram on models with a Key Knob or Key Switch Turn the Key Knob Key Switch to START and release See Starting Your Compactor To raise the ram on models with push button controls Press OFF and th...

Page 15: ...ies KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at Kitch...

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

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