Owner's Manual

PROBLEM SOLUTION

THERE IS NOT ENOUGH

COMPACTION OR FORCE

Compacting works best when the Solid Pack

cycle is used. Keep trash compressed for a

minimum of 30 minutes.

BOTTLES DO NOT BREAK Factors that affect bottle breakage: Bottles will not break every time. The thickness of the bottle’s

glass and the content of the trash load below it may keep the bottle from breaking.

COMPACTOR WILL NOT

TURN OFF

Push on the drawer front to attempt to engage the drawer monitor switch. Open drawer and be

sure the latch is locked.

The foot actuated Start switch may not be engaged or the lever that pushes the Start switch in may

be bent. Push on the lever to stop the compactor. If needed, bend the lever back into position.

Debris in the drawer area will cause the door to disengage from the drawer monitor switch causing

the compactor to keep running. This can also keep the compactor from starting.

DRAWER IS HITTING THE

CABINET

The cabinet opening should be 15

" (38.7 cm) minimum with at least an 1/8" (3.2 mm) clearance

on either side.

Make sure the compactor is centered in the cabinet opening.

Make sure the latch is locked. An unlatched drawer will cause the front door to be wobbly and

offset from center.

Check for debris on the drawer tracks or under the drawer. Debris may cause the drawer to lean to

one side or not sit properly on the tracks.

The compactor may be set too high or not level. The compactor can be raised or lowered with front

leveling.

Ensure the drawer is located on the tracks. If it is not, remove the drawer and reinstall.

COMPACTOR MOVING

DURING OPERATION

Check that the retaining brackets are installed to the cabinet. See the “Countertop Mounting” or

“Cabinet-front Mounting” sections.

DRAWER IS WOBBLY OR

LOOSE

NOTE: By design, it is normal for the drawer to move slightly side to side.

An unlatched door will wobble more than normal. Check that the door latch is in the locked

position.

The screws on the drawer front (door) may be loose. With a Phillips screwdriver, check to ensure

the screws holding the door to the drawer are secure.

COMPACTOR IS NOISY The noise could be normal operation: The compactor is driven by a steel chain and steel sprockets.

The fan will make a humming noise when on. Set the air lter switch to OFF to turn the fan off.