Use and Care Manual

10
Operating Instructions
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 uses three-
button operation (FWD/STOP/REV) to manually change
disposer grind direction. The disposer will rotate in the
direction of the button pushed. DO NOT restart disposer
until the rotating 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
recommended 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.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Do not pre-load food waste into disposer before
turning on. Pre-loading disposer with food waste
can cause excessive strain and may loosen
disposer mounting components, resulting in
disposer separating from sink or trough.
FIRE HAZARD
To minimize the possibility of fire, do not store
flammable items near the disposer. Do not use
or store gasoline or other flammable liquids near
the disposer.
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 materials 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 operating the disposer.
• To prevent accidents, ensure that the disposer is
turned off before your leave the area.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
• Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing
the disposer.
• Ensure the disposer and controls are
properly grounded.