Installation Sheet

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here rst in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

COMPACTOR WILL NOT

OPERATE

Check that the power supply cord is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Check the type of wall plug the compactor is plugged into. It is possible the compactor power

cord is plugged into an outlet controlled by a wall switch. This can occur when the wall switch was

meant for a garbage disposal outlet.

A household fuse may have blown, or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit

breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Make sure the drawer is completely closed. Open the drawer to ensure the latch is locked. Close

the drawer rmly and start the compactor.

Check that the Key-knob is set to ON. See the “Starting Your Compactor” section.

Press the foot-actuated start button. See the “Starting Your Compactor” section.

TRASH IS NOT

COMPACTING

Drawer must be more than half full before trash is compacted. The ram stops 7" (17.8 cm) from the

bottom of the drawer.

DRAWER WILL NOT OPEN The Solid Pack

Cycle may be engaged. The drawer will remain locked until you reset by pressing

the foot-actuated Start button. Turn the Solid Pack

Cycle off by pushing the Solid Pack

switch

to OFF.

Push on the drawer front in an attempt to raise the ram. Be sure the latch is locked.

Press the foot-actuated Start button. See the “Starting Your Compactor” section.