Page 3 - COMPACTOR SAFETY; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'timmediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'tfollow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell youwhat can happen if th...
Page 4 - Electrical Requirements; WARNING; How Your
4 Electrical Requirements This compactor must be grounded while in use to reducethe risk of electric shock. The compactor is equipped witha three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding-typeplug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The green(or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the...
Page 5 - PARTS AND FEATURES
5 PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Key-knob start switch2. Charcoal air filter switch3. Drawer handle4. Model and serial number label 5. Wraparound panel 6. Touch-toe bar drawer opener7. Compact switch 8. Activated charcoal air filter 9. Drawer monitor switch 10. Bag retainer buttons11. Lever-action lock ON ST...
Page 6 - Space Requirements; Unpacking Your
INSTALLING YOUR COMPACTOR leveling legs 4. Place the other two corner posts on the floor to the side of the compactor. Grasp the sides of the com-pactor cabinet and put compactor on its side on top ofthe corner posts. Remove the shipping base from thebottom of compactor. 3. Place two corner posts fr...
Page 10 - Using the Charcoal Air Filter
10 USING YOUR COMPACTOR Open the drawer Lift and pull the handle or press the drawer opener toopen the drawer. w WARNING Explosion Hazard Do not compact any container, aerosol cans, orcloths which might contain insecticide, hairspray, engine starting fluid, paints, liquids,thinners, or any other poi...
Page 11 - Starting Your Compactor
Starting Your Compactor 1. Set Compact switch to NORMAL (ADD TRASH). 2. Turn the Key-knob to START and then release the Key- knob. 3. Compactor stops after completing cycle. NOTE: When the compacting cycle is done, turn the Key-knob to OFF. Remove the Key-knob and store it out ofchildren’s reach. 11...
Page 12 - Installing a New Bag; Removing a Filled Bag
Installing a New Bag 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 designedespecially for use in your compactor. Order replacement compactor b...
Page 13 - CARING FOR; Cleaning Your Compactor
Your new compactor is designed to give you many yearsof dependable service. However, there are a few thingsyou are expected to do in order to maintain your com-pactor properly. This section will tell you how to clean andcare for your compactor. Changing the Charcoal Air Filter 1. Insert fingertips i...
Page 14 - SHOOTING
TROUBLE- SHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here andpossibly save the cost of a service call. Your compactor won’t operate. • Is the power supply cord unplugged? Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with the proper voltage. • Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fu...
Page 15 - IN CANADA; ASSISTANCE OR
15 IN CANADA 1. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in the “Troubleshooting”section*… Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your appliance, or call the KitchenAid Canada ConsumerAssistance Centre toll free, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (EST), at1-800-461-5681. If you prefer, write to: Co...
Page 16 - KITCHENAID
9871628B © 1999. All rights reserved ® Registered Trademark /TM Trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A. KitchenAid Licensee in Canada Printed in U.S.A. 12/99 KITCHENAID ® COMPACTOR WARRANTY KITCHENAIDWILL PAY FOR: Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.Service must...