Maytag MTUC7000AWS Use & Care Manual Download Page 3

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COMPACTOR SAFETY  

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately 
 

You

 

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:  

 When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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Read all instructions before using the compactor.

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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.

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Do not touch moving parts.

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Do not operate with a damaged cord set, plug, motor, or 
after damage in any manner. Have the compactor 
examined, repaired or adjusted by an authorized 
serviceperson.

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Use only for intended use as described in this manual. Do 

not use other than manufacturer's recommended 
attachments.

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Do not compact toxic or volatile flammable material such as 
oily rags and insect sprays. Do not compact lighted 
cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or burning items. Do not 
overload the compactor.  

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Do not take apart the compactor. Incorrect reassembly can 
cause electric shock when subsequently used. 

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Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp objects can 
pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not overload trash bag 
with heavy material such as glass.

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This compactor is intended for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other 
reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for MTUC7000AWS

Page 1: ...es operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 688 9900 or visit our website at www maytag com In Canada for assistance installation or service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our websi...

Page 2: ...7 COMPACTOR USE 9 How the Compactor Works 9 Loading 10 QuietSeries Sound Package 10 Starting the Compactor 10 Using PowerPack On Locked Cycle 10 Using the Air Filter or Freshener 11 Removing a Filled...

Page 3: ...ot 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 pl...

Page 4: ...r of the compactor 6 Place the 2 corner posts from the carton on the floor near the compactor 7 Open the compactor drawer and remove any shipping materials or other items from the drawer NOTE Do not r...

Page 5: ...the cord is the grounding wire Do not connect the green or green and yellow wire to a live terminal A Grounded electrical outlet must be a minimum of 3 7 6 cm away from surrounding cabinets or nearby...

Page 6: ...cessories for ordering conversion kit 1 Measure the height of your kitchen cabinet opening The top of the compactor should be at least 3 mm from the top of the kitchen cabinet opening The rear wheels...

Page 7: ...e floor see Adjusting the Toe Plate for further instructions Adjusting the Toe Plate If the toe plate rubs the floor covering the toe plate clearance may be changed as follows 1 Mark on each side of t...

Page 8: ...Dimensions Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim kit The panel should be 1 3 cm min thick Installation 1 Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to t...

Page 9: ...OTE The compactor drawer should be more than full before the compactor can begin to compress the load You may hear a noise when glass breaks Strong glass bottles may not break at all The trash in a fu...

Page 10: ...Knob to START and then release it 2 The compactor stops after completing the cycle NOTE When the compacting cycle is done turn the Key Knob to OFF Remove the Key Knob and store it out of children s r...

Page 11: ...trash before emptying it in the future IMPORTANT Do not push items down into compactor with hands or feet 1 Pull the drawer completely open 2 Remove top of bag from bag retainer buttons Pull up all fo...

Page 12: ...r filter cover and push in until the side tabs snap into place Cleaning Before cleaning the compactor turn the Key Knob or Key Switch to the OFF LOCK position and remove it NOTE Any services other tha...

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...

Page 14: ...ART Press ON before pressing START on some models See Starting the 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 w...

Page 15: ...or MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence In Canada Call the Whirlpool Canada LP Customer eXperience Centre toll free 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www may...

Page 16: ...to obtain service under this limited warranty 1 Commercial non residential or multiple family use or use inconsistent with published user operator or installation instructions 2 In home Instruction o...

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