COMPACTOR Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... www.kitchenaid.com or 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 & 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" (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) Recommended Grounding Method A. Grounded eletrical outlet must be a minimum of 3" (7.
■ 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. ■ Move the rear wheel and stud to position “2” or “3” as needed for your kitchen cabinet opening measurement: Position 2: 34¹⁄₄" to 34⁷⁄₁₆" (87 to 87.
. Carefully lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the kitchen cabinet opening. 8. Using 2 - #8 - 18 x ¹ ₂" mounting screws (provided in conversion kit), fasten the retaining brackets (provided in conversion kit) to the countertop with the mounting screws.
6. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and ¹⁄₂" washer. Then, reinstall the foot pedal. Trimless Panel with Handle Dimensions Use these dimensions drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim kit. The panel should be ¹⁄₂" to ⁵⁄₈" (13 mm to 16 mm) thick. NOTE: A thicker panel may need rounded front corners and a cut-out for access to the handle. A C B C 23¹³⁄₁₆" (60.5 mm) D 15" (38.1 mm) E F Installation 1.
Trimless Panel without Handle Dimensions Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim kit. The panel should be ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) min. thick. 6. Attach a 15" x ¹⁄₂" quarter-round filler along the top of the drawer front using glue or screws. 7. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and ¹⁄₂" washer. Then, reinstall the foot pedal. A B C 25" (63.5 cm) C 15" (38.1 cm) Installation 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor.
COMPACTOR USE How Your Compactor Works The compacting ram is the part of the compactor which compresses the trash. The compacting ram does not go to the bottom of the drawer. You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compactor. NOTE: The compactor drawer should be more than ¹⁄₂ full before the compactor can begin to compress the load. You may hear a noise when glass breaks. Strong glass bottles may not break at all.
Using Solid (Locked) Cycle The Solid (Locked) cycle extends the use of a bag by putting constant pressure on the trash to keep it from springing back. Regular use of the Solid (Locked) cycle can increase bag capacity up to 25 percent. During the Solid (Locked) cycle, the ram will stay in the down position for extra compacting. While the Solid (Locked) cycle is operating, an indicator shows on the control panel. The drawer is locked and cannot be opened when the ram is down.
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 Charcoal Air Filter To order the correct replacement charcoal filters call the toll-free number listed on the cover or in the “Assistance or Service” section. 1.
Cleaning Inside the Cabinet NOTE: You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits of glass in the cabinet. 1. Pull the drawer out until it stops. NOTE: Look to see how the drawer rollers move in the tracks. It will be easier to replace the drawer after you have finished cleaning. Cleaning the Ram NOTE: You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits of glass on the ram cover. 1. Wipe glass particles off of the ram cover with a cloth or paper towels. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Trash is not compacting The drawer won’t open ■ Is the drawer less than half-full? Drawer must be more than half full before trash is compacted. ■ 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.
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 replacement parts.
KITCHENAID® COMPACTOR WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this compactor is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company. KitchenAid will not pay for: 1.
