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Summary of Contents for Kenmore 13405 Series

Page 1: ...Front Leveling Legs Removable Key Knob Step On lt Drawer Opener Color Panel Pack Closed Drawer Interlock Switches How to change front panel color Rules for safe operation Service Checks Cleaning and care Warranty Maintenance Agreement 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 a 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 mr Kenmore Compactor are stamped on the plate shown in the illustration on page 3 Copy the numbers in th...

Page 2: ...rate the compactor if it is not working nght it is damaged parts are missing the cord set plug or motor is damaged in any manner See installation instructions AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not modify the power supply plug provided with the compactor If it will not fit the outlet or if you are in doubt as to whether the wall outlet is properly grounded check with a qualified electrician Failu...

Page 3: ...ODEL SERIES NOTE You can STOP YOUR COMPACTOR AT ANY TIME WHILE THE RAM IS MOVING DOWN by turning the key knob to REMOVE After a moment turn the key knob briefly to START and the ram will return to i s top nnost position so you can open the drawer The compactor is for use on a 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused and properly grounded circuit and is equipped with a grounding plug as shown above F...

Page 4: ...compacting the first few times you run the compactor However this trash will be compacted later The container must be at least one third full of loose trash before you notice any compacting IMPORTANT E Glass bottles jars and other glass containers will sometimes break with a loud noise This is normal Because other trash cushions some glass con tainers all bottles may not break By the time the tras...

Page 5: ... sides in center of compactor as illustrated so drawer will not pop open If these containers are not loaded properly the trash will not be compacted Odor causing items such as raw meat fish grapefruit rinds personal hygiene items and diapers should not be loaded in the compactor 3 Close drawer COMPLETELY and turn key knob momentarily to START 4 The ram will go down then back up and shut off automa...

Page 6: ... bag caddy into drawer Tuck rope handles behind bag retainers 2 Put unopened bag into drawer as shown The bag is pre cuffed for easy installation 4 Spread rear bag corners and slide the cuff over the rear left corner Tuck cuff of bag behind bag retainer Cuffs cover BAG AWAY handles Press bag against drawer bottom sides and corners for smooth fit 3 Spread front bag corners and slide the cuff over t...

Page 7: ...EXTRA PAC Cycle Push cycle control to EXTRA PAC Turn the key knob to START and release The ram will stay in the down position for extra compacting Remember the drawer cannot be opened On models 13501 and 13505 the EXTRA PAC Light goes on o For best results use EXTRA PAC for at least one half hour or overnight o To raise the ram turn the key knob to START or push the cycle control back to NORMAL On...

Page 8: ...hener system is designed to help control odors that might develop from the trash Use disc shaped or any of a number of solid air fresheners available from your grocer Follow air freshener package instructions Check the air freshener occasionally It should last about 4 to 6 weeks To install solid air freshener Raise the door Put in solid air freshener Set dial to NORMAL Move to MAXimum or MINimum i...

Page 9: ...elps keep your freestanding compactor looking clean and smart There are two switches that are engaged when the drawer is completely closed One switch is located at the front of the compactor the other on the back wall Both switches must be engaged or the ram will not go down This prevents the compactor from operating unless the drawer is completely and properly closed 13501 and 13505 Model Series ...

Page 10: ...lop inside of the drawer 3 Select the color you want then switch panel so that this color is showing 4 Replace color panel and spacer 5 Remount handle and close drawer WARNING REPLACE HANDLE BEFORE OPERATING COMPACTOR TO AVOID INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS In place of the color panel you may want to use a 1 4 63 cm thick x 14 37 1 cm wide x 2215 i8 58 2 cm long wooden panel not included to match your c...

Page 11: ...ON T compact containers or rags containing paint paint thinner oil or any flammable or explosive material These could cause a fire hazard 4 DON T compact SPRAY cans or other containers which may contain poisonous or explosive chemicals Dangerous materials may be released 5 But you may compact spray cans which contain cheese spread whipped cream shaving cream etc 6 Carry full bag carefully Broken g...

Page 12: ...e is too low Is odor a problem Fuse blown Breaker switch ON Drawer shut ALL the way Trash caught behind the drawer Door closed securely Have you turned key knob momen tarily ALL the way to START don t force At temperatures below 20o F 70 C the motor may temporarily not start When the Compactor is warmer than 20o F 70 C it will operate normally 12 Check to see if deodorizer is releasing 13501 and 1...

Page 13: ...ETELY closed and latched Remember compactor must be one third full before you notice any compacting The compactor has an anti jam feature If the ram encounters an improperly loaded item on the way down it will reverse automatically and go back up without jamming Reload the compactor as shown on page 5 To release Extra Pac press Normal Cycle or turn Start knob Light will go out 13 ...

Page 14: ...y open to remove drawer side Lift out wash rinse and dry inside drawer surfaces Put drawer side back in place Be sure that notches on lower drawer panel match those on the drawer side Relock the drawer side latch Remove drawer Raise front of drawer to clear drawer stops Lift drawer out Keep the drawer bottom clean to prevent sticking Vacuum inside of cabinet and drawer to keep drawer sliding freel...

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