Operating the Disposer
1. Make sure there are no foreign objects in the disposer
grind chamber. Do not pre-load the disposer with food
waste prior to starting.
2. Push the start button on the control switch. The disposer
will run and water will flow into the disposer.
3. Feed food waste into the disposer in a steady, continuous
flow.
4. When all food waste is flushed away, push the stop
button on the control switch.
NOTE: The Manual Reversing Switch has a center OFF and
a left or right ON position. The disposer will run in
the direction the switch is pushed. DO NOT restart
the disposer until the shredder has come to a stop.
Grinding Tips
• Ensure that a steady stream of cold water runs into the
disposer while it is operating (see Table 2 for the recom-
mended cold water flow).
• Do not overload the disposer or turn it off with food waste
inside the grind chamber. Run the disposer and water for
three minutes after the final load to flush away all food
waste.
Operating Instructions
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Personal Injury
• Food waste disposers are designed to grind and dispose
of normal food waste. Inserting materials or items other
than food waste into the disposer could cause personal
injury and/or disposer damage.
• To reduce the risk of injury from materials that may be
expelled from the disposer grind chamber, ensure that the
disposer baffle is properly installed.
• To prevent the ejection of food waste and to keep foreign
material out of the grind chamber, replace the splash
baffle when it becomes worn.
• Do not put any of the following items into the disposer:
clam or oyster shells, drain cleaner, glass, china, plastic
wrap, large bones, metal objects, explosive materials,
extremely hot water, grease, oil, or syrup.
• Turn the power off before attempting to clear a jam,
remove an object, or press the reset button.
• Do not insert your fingers into the disposer. Use long-
handled tongs or pliers to remove objects from the
disposer.
• Loosen any jams with the dejamming bar.
• Be certain that all persons who will operate the disposer
read the safety and operating instructions prior to operat-
ing the disposer.
• To prevent accidents, ensure that the disposer is turned
off before you leave the area.
Fire Hazard
To minimize the possibility of fire, do not store flamma-
ble items near the disposer. Do not use or store gasoline
or other flammable liquids near the disposer.
Electric Shock
• Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the
disposer.
• Ensure the disposer and controls are properly
grounded.
WARNING
WARNING
