COMPACTOR Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.KitchenAid.ca Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY ..................................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Unpacking ....................................................................................4 Location Requirements ................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 Freestanding and Undercounter Installation ...............
COMPACTOR SAFETY 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner. Homeowner: Keep Use and Care Guide for future reference and for local electrical inspector’s use, if required. Unpacking 3. Place the 2 corner posts from the carton on the floor near the compactor. Open the compactor drawer and remove any shipping materials or other items from the drawer. Do not remove the compactor bag. Grasp the handle and raise the front of drawer until it clears the drawer stops.
Cutout Dimensions Electrical Requirements WARNING 3" min. (7.6 cm) A 34¹⁄₄" min. (87 cm) 24" min. (61 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. 18" min. (45.7 cm) Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 15¹⁄₄" min. (38.7 cm) A. Grounded eletrical outlet must be a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) away from surrounding cabinets or nearby walls as shown.
Freestanding and Undercounter Installation NOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets all national and local codes and ordinances. Tools needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. ■ Level ■ Phillips No.
■ If the compactor is to be midway between “1” and “3,” place the retaining bracket mounting screws through “2.” A B 9. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom of drawer into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will go over drawer stops. Close drawer. Check to see whether drawer opens freely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see “Adjusting the Toe Plate” for further instructions. Adjusting the Toe Plate 3 2 1 A. Countertop B. Retaining bracket (provided in conversion kit) 7.
Installation 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor. Remove foot pedal. A A C B C A B A. Mounting screws B. Foot pedal 2. Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the compactor. Remove toe guard. 3. Remove the mounting screws attaching the decorative panel to the compactor. Remove decorative panel and discard mounting screws. 4. Align the bottom of the custom panel with the bottom of the drawer front. 5.
Installation 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor. Remove foot pedal. A 7. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and ¹⁄₂" washer. Then, reinstall the foot pedal. A B C A B C A. Mounting screws B. Foot pedal 2. Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the compactor. Remove toe guard. 3. Remove the mounting screws attaching the decorative panel to the compactor. Remove decorative panel and discard mounting screws. 4.
Loading IMPORTANT: Do not push items down into compactor with hands or feet. NOTE: You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compactor. The compactor drawer should be about ¹⁄₂ full before the compactor can begin to compress the load. 1. Open the drawer. Lift and pull the handle or press the toe bar to open the drawer. NOTE: Pressing the toe bar opens the container only 3" to 6" (7.6 cm to 15.2 cm), depending on the load. 2. Place trash in compactor.
Using the Air Filter or Freshener Installing a New Bag The fan-powered charcoal Air Filter absorbs and minimizes odor. The degree of odor in the compactor depends on the type of trash placed in it. The length of time before the filter needs to be replaced varies with the type of trash compacted. Under normal use the filter should be replaced once or twice per year. Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially for use in your compactor.
COMPACTOR CARE Your new compactor is designed to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you are expected to do in order to properly maintain your compactor. This section will tell you how to clean and care for your compactor. Changing the Air Filter or Freshener It is recommended that you use either the charcoal air filter or the air freshener in the filter compartment.
4. Wash the interior of the drawer with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 5. If the drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted position. 6. Press the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock Latch) down while pushing the drawer side to the upright position. 7. Latch the drawer side by pushing up the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock Latch).
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Trash is not compacting Is the drawer less than half-full? Drawer must be more than half full before trash is compacted. ■ The drawer won’t open ■ To raise the ram on models with a Key-Knob (or KeySwitch): Turn the Key-Knob (Key-Switch) to START and release. See “Starting Your Compactor.” Your compactor won’t operate ■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use factory specified parts.
KITCHENAID® COMPACTOR WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada (hereafter “KitchenAid”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company.