COMPACTOR Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-688-9900 or visit our website at www.maytag.com In Canada, for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.maytag.ca Table of Contents............................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY ..................................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Unpacking ....................................................................................4 Location Requirements................................................................5 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 and Care Guide for future reference and for local electrical inspector’s use, if required. Unpacking 10. Place the drawer on the 2 corner posts. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install compactor. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. IMPORTANT: ■ Do not grasp console to move compactor. ■ Begin in the room where the compactor will be located. 1.
Clearance Dimensions Location Requirements Product Dimensions 34¹⁄₈" (86.7 cm) B 15" (38.1 cm) A 24" (61 cm) A. Leave 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance space to the right side of the compactor in order to remove the compactor bags. B. Leave 23" (58.4 cm) of clearance in front of the compactor in order to fully open or remove the compactor drawer. Cutout Dimensions Electrical Requirements WARNING 3" min. (7.6 cm) A 34¹⁄₄" min. (87 cm) 24" min.
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. Tools needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Undercounter Installation NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided.
■ If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the kitchen cabinet face, place retaining bracket mounting screws through “3.” ■ If the compactor is to be midway between “1” and “3,” place the retaining bracket mounting screws through “2.” A B 11. Grasp the sides of the compactor drawer and place the bottom of the drawer into the tracks. 12. Lift at the handle so the drawer will go over the drawer stops. 13. Close the drawer. 14. Check that the drawer opens freely.
Installation 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor. Remove foot pedal. Custom 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" (1.3 cm) min. thick. A A 25" (63.5 cm) B 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.
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 C COMPACTOR USE How the 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.
Loading IMPORTANT: Do not push items down into compactor with hands or feet. NOTE: You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compactor. The compactor drawer should be about ¹⁄₂ full before the compactor can begin to compress the load. 1. Open the drawer. Lift and pull the handle or press the toe bar to open the drawer. NOTE: Pressing the toe bar opens the container only 3" to 6" (7.6 cm to 15.2 cm), depending on the load. 2. Place trash in compactor.
Using the Air Filter or Freshener Installing a New Bag The fan-powered charcoal Air Filter absorbs and minimizes odor. The degree of odor in the compactor depends on the type of trash placed in it. The length of time before the filter needs to be replaced varies with the type of trash compacted. Under normal use the filter should be replaced once or twice per year. Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially for use in your compactor.
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 Air Filter or Freshener It is recommended that you use either the charcoal air filter or the air freshener in the filter compartment.
Cleaning Inside the Cabinet NOTE: You may want to wear gloves since 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 gloves since 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 Is the drawer less than half-full? Drawer must be more than half full before trash is compacted. ■ The drawer won’t open ■ To raise the ram on models with a Key-Knob (or KeySwitch): Turn the Key-Knob (Key-Switch) to START and release. See “Starting the Compactor.” Your compactor won’t operate ■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need service In Canada Please refer to the warranty page in this manual. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP® factory specified parts. These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new Maytag® appliance. To locate FSP® factory specified parts in your area, call us or your nearest designated service center. In the U.S.A.
MAYTAG® COMPACTOR LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. Please have the following information available when you call the Customer eXperience Center: ■ Name, address and telephone number ■ Model number and serial number ■ A clear, detailed description of the problem ■ Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1.