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Contents Page Compactor Safety ........................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ......................... 3 Help Us Help You ........................................... 3 Grounding Instructions .................................. 4 Using Your Compactor ................................... 5 Removing a filled bag ..................................... 7 Installing a new bag ........................................ 9 How Your Compactor Works .......................
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • • Read all instructions before using the compactor. • • Do not touch moving parts. • Do not compact toxic or volatile flammable material such as oily rags and insect sprays. Do not compact lighted cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or burning items. Do not overload the compactor. • Do not take apart the compactor.
Important Safety Instructions Continued wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Grounding Instructions The compactor is for use on a single phase, 115-volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded circuit and is equipped with a grounding plug as shown below.
Using Your Compactor USING YOUR COMPACTOR The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your compactor model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book. NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown. wWARNING wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not compact any container, aerosol cans, or cloths which might contain insecticide, hair spray, engine starting fluid, paints, liquids, thinners, or any other poisonous or explosive products.
Using Your Compactor Continued To stop the compactor during a cycle 1. Turn the Key-Knob to LOCK/OFF. 2. Turn the Key-Knob to ON. The compacting ram will rise. 3. When the ram stops rising, you can open the drawer. LOCK/OFF ON START To remove the Key-Knob 1. Turn the Key-Knob to the LOCK/OFF position. 2. Remove and store key in a safe place out of children’s reach.
USING YOUR COMPACTOR Removing a filled bag wWARNING Cut Hazard Do not touch sharp objects that have cut through the bag. Doing so can result in cuts. When the trash is compacted to the top of the drawer, remove the bag. If the bag is too heavy, compact less trash before emptying in the future. If you are using paper compactor bags: 1. Pull the drawer completely open. 2. Pull all four bag cuffs up. 3. Tuck in slotted sides. 4. Bring top edges together and roll or fold to close bag. 5.
Using Your Compactor Continued 6. Lift bag by bag carrier handles. If you are using plastic compactor bags: 1. Pull the drawer completely open. 2. Remove top of bag from bag retainer buttons. Pull up all 4 bag cuffs. 3. Close bags with twist ties provided. 4. Push Side-Lock Latch down and tilt drawer side open. 5. Lift bag by bag carrier handles.
Before installing a new bag, be sure: 1. The drawer side is securely locked. 2. The container is clean and free of sharp debris that may have punctured the bag. Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially for use in your compactor. Compactor bags may be purchased from your WHIRLPOOL Dealer or: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 You may also order approved compactor bags by calling our toll-free telephone number: 1-800-253-1301.
Using Your Compactor Continued 4. Press inside of bag against drawer bottom, sides and corners for a smooth fit. If you are using plastic compactor bags: 1. Fit the bag caddy in the drawer. 2. Place folded bag into the drawer. Open bag and pull top edges over the drawer top. 3. Lock bag in place by pulling the 4 prepunched holes over the bag retainer buttons. Holes will expand over the buttons without harming the bag. 4. Press inside of bag against the drawer bottom, sides and corners for a smooth fit.
How Your Compactor Works Compaction starts after the drawer is about ⁄3 full. You may hear a noise when glass breaks. Strong glass bottles may not break at all. 1 The trash in a full compactor bag will be about 1⁄4 the size of its original bulk. Load bulky trash, bottles, and cans in the center of the drawer. Bottles or cans not placed in the center may become caught between the ram and the drawer.
Caring for Your Compactor wWARNING Cut Hazard Wear heavy gloves when cleaning the inside of the compactor. Failure to do so can result in cuts. As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued satisfaction. Before cleaning the compactor, turn the KeyKnob or Key-Switch to the OFF position and remove. If you will be away for more than a couple of days, remove the compactor bag. Lock the compactor and remove the Key-Knob or KeySwitch. Store the Key-Knob or Key-Switch in a safe place.
4. Lift the front to clear the drawer stops. 5. Grasp the drawer on the sides. 6. Pull it out the rest of the way. 7. Set it down gently. 8. Vacuum inside of cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash should be cleaned up by hand, or use a vacuum designed to pick up liquids. 9. Wash, rinse and dry inside. 10. Replace drawer. Wipe off the ram cover: 1. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass on the ram cover. 2. Wipe glass particles off ram cover with a cloth or paper towels. 3.
Changing Your Compactor’s Color The color panel on the front of your compactor’s drawer reverses to another color. You may also be able to order an extra color panel, depending on the model you have. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer. wWARNING Cut Hazard Wear heavy gloves when handling panels. Failure to do so can result in cuts. To change the color of your compactor’s front panel, follow the directions below. All you need is a medium-sized screwdriver. 1. Slide drawer out. 2.
If You Need Assistance or Service 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
WHIRLPOOL Compactor Warranty ® LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your compactor. 2. Instruct you how to use your compactor. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. B.