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We recommend that for best performance and to extend the life of your appliance you read
the instructions in this owner’s manual thoroughly before using your new appliance. It will
provide you with all the information you need to ensure its safe installation, proper use and
maintenance. Retain this owner’s manual for future reference.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Note: This Food Waste Disposer has been designed to operate with your appropriate
household current exclusively. Using any other voltage or Hz adversely affects
performance.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING – When using electrical appliances basic precautions should always be followed
including the following:
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used
near children.
Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer.
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 a waste disposer, use a long wooden handle of a
broom or mop.
When attempting to remove objects from a waste disposer use long-handled tongs
or pliers.
To reduce the risk of injury by materials that may be expelled by a waste disposer,
do not put the following into a disposer: clam or oyster shells; caustic drain cleaners
or similar products; glass, china or plastic; large whole bones; metal, such as bottle
caps, tin cans, aluminium foil or utensils; hot grease or other hot liquids; whole
cornhusks.
When not operating a disposer, leave the stopper in place to reduce the risk of
objects falling into the disposer.
DO NOT operate disposer unless splash guard is in place
For proper grounding instructions see the ELECTRICAL CONNECTION portion of this
manual.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or authorized person in order to avoid hazard.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION