Installation instructions and user guide Food waste disposer GD50S1 NZ ELBA_Wastedisposal_UG.
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Contents Safety and warnings Installation instructions Operating instructions Cleaning and maintenance Troubleshooting Manufacturer’s warranty Customer care 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 Important! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country, please go to our website listed on the back cover or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.
2 Safety and warnings Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide. Important safety precautions ! When using this appliance, always use basic safety precautions, including the following: Danger! This appliance is not intended for the use by children or infirmed persons without supervision. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is required when a waste disposer is used near children. Do not put fingers or hands into the waste disposer.
Installation instructions 3 Before you begin Please read these installation instructions completely and carefully. The following installation instructions are intended as a general guide. Please ensure that the waste disposal unit is installed according to local building codes for your area. Installation is recommended to be done by a qualified plumber or installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
15 4 16 Installation instructions 17 Unpacking your waste disposer 1 2 3 1 Remove the waste disposer from the packaging. Identify and check that all components are included in the carton before beginning the installation (fig. 1). Take care not to misplace any of the components. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Components 1. Stopper 2. Sink flange 3. Rubber gasket 4. Flange ring 5. Protector ring 6. Mount ring 7. Screw clamp 8. Hopper with splash guard 9. Dishwasher discharge inlet 10. Drain housing 11.
Installation instructions 5 Installation 1 Loosen the clamp screw to allow the mounting system to be removed (fig.2). 2 Turn the mounting assembly over and remove the flange ring from the track on the sink flange. Undo the three screws holding it together. This will allow the sink flange, mount ring, and protector ring to separate (fig 3). Use the flat blade screwdriver as a lever if required.
6 Installation instructions 7 Connect the discharge elbow to the lower outlet on the waste disposer (fig. 7). 8 Prior to connecting the waste disposer to the mounting assembly, press firmly down on the rubber splash guard to check that is firmly fitted onto the neck of the hopper. 9 Lubricate the top lip and angled surface of the rubber splash guard with liquid soap or petroleum jelly (fig. 8 ). Fig.
Installation instructions 7 Controlling the waste disposer All electrical connections MUST be done by a registered electrician. The waste disposer must be connected to the power supply by an earthed 3-pin outlet socket, mounted adjacent to the waste disposer under the sink. Wall mounted switch The waste disposer can be controlled by means of a wall mounted power switch, positioned 500mm minimum away from the sink.
8 Operating instructions Operating instructions 1 Remove the sink stopper and turn on a medium flow of cold water. Note: Do not use hot water. Only cold water should be run through the waste disposer. 2 3 Press the wall mounted control switch, or an air switch if fitted, to activate the waste disposer. Feed food items through the sink opening of the waste disposer gradually. Note: Overloading the waste disposer with too much food waste at once may cause the blades to jam and the disposer to shut down.
Cleaning and maintenance 9 Your waste disposer is self-cleaning and scours itself with each use. Under normal usage, your waste disposer will not require any special care. Note: Always run cold water into the chamber before, during and after using the waste disposer. Do not use hot water. Removing an odour Grinding up a tray of ice cubes will help to clean the shredding plate. Running orange or lemon rinds through the waste disposer will help to freshen up the grinding chamber.
10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Problem Possible causes What to do Waste disposer is not starting No electricity at the power outlet Check that the plug is correctly connected and power is turned on Check another appliance at the same outlet Check house fuse Foreign object may be lodged between the turntable and grinding ring Turn power supply and water tap off.
Manufacturer’s warranty 11 Fisher & Paykel undertakes to Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of the Product, the serial number of which appears on the Product, which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS from the date of purchase. This warranty DOES NOT Cover A Service calls which are not related to any defect in the Product. The cost of a service call will be charged if the problem is not found to be a Product related fault.
12 Customer care Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: 1 2 your appliance is correctly installed you are familiar with its normal operation If after checking these points you still need assistance, please refer to your nearest Authorised Service Centre, or contact us through our local website listed on the back cover. In New Zealand if you need assistance...
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Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2008. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time. You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available. www.elba.co.nz NZ Food waste disposer installation and user guide Published: 09/2008 Part No.
