KJtchen_kJd ® COMPACTOR For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at 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 symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or Thissafety is themessages safety alertwillsymbol. "WARNING.
INSTALLATION Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner. INSTRUCTIONS 3. Homeowner: Keep Use and Care Guide for future reference and for local electrical inspector's use, if required. 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 Jl E_ectrica_ 34_/4 " min_ Ptug into a grounded Do not remove Shock Hazard 3 prong out_et. ground prong. Do not use an adapter. (87cm) A. Grounded eletrical outlet must be a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) away from surrounding cabinets or nearby walls as shown. It can be placed either to the left or the right side of the compactor. Clearance Dimensions r----3 o B _ A. Leave 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance space to the right side of the compactor in order to remove the compactor bags.
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. Undercounter NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided. See "Accessories" for ordering conversion kit. 1. Tools needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
• If the compactor is to be midway between "1" and "3," place the retaining bracket mounting screws through "2." 9= j- Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom of drawer into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will go over drawer stops. Close drawer. Check to see whether drawer opens freely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see "Adjusting the Toe Plate" for further instructions.
Installation 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor, Remove foot pedal. A. Mounting screws B. Foot pedal 2. Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the compactor. Remove toe guard. 3. Remove the mounting screws attaching the decorative panel to the compactor. Remove decorative panel and discard mounting screws. 4. Align the bottom of the custom panel with the bottom of the drawer front, 5.
Installation 1. 7. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor. Remove foot pedal. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and 1/2" washer. Then, reinstall the foot pedal. A. Mounting screws B. Foot pedal 2. Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the compactor. Remove toe guard. 3. Remove the mounting screws attaching the decorative panel to the compactor. Remove decorative panel and discard mounting screws. 4.
IMPORTANT: Do not push items down into compactor hands or feet. with NOTE: You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compactor. The compactor drawer should be about 1/2full before the compactor can begin to compress the load. 1. The WHISPER QUIET Plus system helps to maintain a quiet home environment during compactor operation. TM NOTE: The contents of the trash may affect the noise level of your compactor. See "Compactor Use." Open the drawer.
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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.
4. Wash the interior of the drawer with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 5. If the drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted position. 6. Press the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock Latch) down while pushing the drawer side to the upright position. 7. Latch the drawer side by pushing up the lever-action Side-Lock Latch). 5.
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, Your compactor won't Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. • Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
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 parts.
KITCHENAID ®COMPACTOR WARRANTY ONE-YEAR LIMITED 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 or KitchenAid Canada will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company. KitchenAid or KitchenAid Canada will not pay for: 1.