COMPACTORS TRASH SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . .3 USING THE TRASH COMPACTOR Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 OWNER’S MANUAL UCG1500 Series UCG1600 Series CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . .8 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . . 10 LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS 11 CONSUMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . .
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. WARNING WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Ŷ 7 KLV FRPSDFWRU LV IRU KRXVHKROG XVH RQO\ 8VH WKLV appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Ŷ 7 R SUHYHQW KD]DUG RI HOHFWULFDO VKRFN WKLV FRPSDFWRU must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Ŷ Do not operate with a damaged cord set, plug, motor, or after damage in any manner.
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USING THE COMPACTOR Getting started What It Does and How It Works Your compactor reduces household trash to as little as one-fourth of its original volume. It compacts most refuse, including paper, cans, bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings, sweepings and some food wastes. Drop trash into the disposable bag (designed for compactor use) that lines the compactor trash drawer and close the drawer.
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