COMPACTORS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com In Canada, for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca Table of Contents .................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY ..................................................................2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................3 Unpacking ....................................................................................3 Location Requirements................................................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4 Freestanding and Undercounter Installation ................
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. 4. Place the other 2 corner posts on the floor to the side of the compactor. Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and put compactor on its side on top of the corner posts. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the compactor.
Cutout dimensions Electrical Requirements WARNING 3" min. (7.6 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard A Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 34¹⁄₄" min. (87 cm) 24" min. (61 cm) Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. 18" min. (45.7 cm) Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 15¹⁄₄" min. (38.7 cm) Recommended Grounding Method A. Grounded electrical outlet must be a minimum of 3" (7.
Freestanding Installation 1. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet. With the drawer still removed from the compactor cabinet, place level inside on the floor of the cabinet. Check that the compactor is level from front to back and side to side. Adjust the leveling legs until the compactor is level. 2. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from compactor cabinet. Adjust legs so there will be a ¹⁄₈" (3 mm) to ¹ ₄" (6.
Installation Cabinet-face mounting C A 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor. Remove foot pedal. A B D A B A. Mounting clip (provided in conversion kit) B. Kitchen cabinet C. Retaining bracket (provided in conversion kit) D. Mounting screw (provided in conversion kit) 9. 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.
Trimless 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" (13 mm) min. thick. 25" (63.5 cm) 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. Secure the panel from the back using 4 – #8 x 1" wood screws as shown. 6.
To remove the Key-Knob 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 foot pedal to open the drawer. NOTE: Pressing the foot pedal opens the container only 3" to 6" (7.6 cm to 15.2 cm), depending on the load. 1.
3. Push Side-Lock Latch down and tilt drawer side open. IMPORTANT: Before installing a new bag, be sure: ■ The drawer side is securely locked. ■ The container is clean and free of debris. 1. Place folded bag into the drawer. Open bag and pull top edges over the drawer top. 4. Lift out bag. Installing a New Bag 2. Lock bag in place by pulling the four prepunched holes over the bag retainer buttons. Holes will expand over the buttons without damaging the bag. 3.
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 lock (or Side-Lock Latch). 4. Vacuum the inside of the cabinet.
The drawer won’t open ■ There is not enough compaction or force Is the ram all the way up? Drawer will open only when ram is fully raised. ■ 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.” To raise the ram on models with push button controls: Press OFF, and then press ON. See “Starting the Compactor.” ■ Do you use the compacting cycle frequently enough? Compacting works best when only a few items are loaded.
WHIRLPOOL® COMPACTOR WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON COMPACTOR 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, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP will pay for FSP factory specified parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.