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Safety
Warning:
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
Do not disassemble, refit or repair the waste disposal by yourself.
The appliance must be installed so that reset buttons and reversing switches are readily accessible
.
To reduce risk of injury. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
Do not put fingers or hands into the waste disposal unit.
Switch off or unplug the appliance before attempting to free a jammed rotor with an
implement.
Turn the power switch to the off position before attempting to clear a jam or remove an object
from the disposer.
When attempting to loosen a jam in the waste disposal use the hexagonal wrench provided. See
operating instructions for further details.
When attempting to remove objects from the waste disposal use long handed tongs or pliers.
When the waste disposal is not in use, leave the sink drain plug in place to reduce the risk of
Objects falling into the disposer.
The appliance must be installed so that the reset button is readily accessible.
Do not use hot water when grinding food waste. Cold water helps in solidifying the waste,
allowing the disposer to effectively grind the waste.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervised or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a responsible person for their safety.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
If the electrical supply is restricted, means of all-pole disconnection must be accessible and incorporated in the
fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
In Australia, product may require approval of the relevant regulator and/or the sewerage system operator.
FIRE HAZARD: Do not store flammable items such as rags, paper or aerosol cans near the disposer. Do not store
or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of the disposer.
Do not dispose of the following in the disposer: paints, solvents, household cleaners and chemicals, automotive
fluids and plastic wrap.
Your Robinhood Waste Disposal is designed for grinding food waste only. Do not attempt to
grind the following:
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Metal: Silverware, nails, tacks wire, bread ties, staples.
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Glass: Jars, bottles, pieces of pottery or crockery.
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Dye or drain cleaning chemicals.
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Excessive quantities of fat or grease.
With proper use and care your Robinhood Waste Disposal will provide you with many years of trouble free
service.
