INTEGRATED COMPACTORS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... www.kitchenaid.com or www.kitchenaid.ca Table of Contents............................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY ..................................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Unpacking ....................................................................................4 Location Requirements ................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 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 & 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" (7.6 cm) A 34¹⁄₄" min. (87 cm) 24" min. (61 cm) Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 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 eletrical outlet must be a minimum of 3" (7.
■ Undercounter Installation If the compactor is to be midway between “1” and “3,” place the retaining bracket screws through “2.” A B NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided with full cabinet models. 1. Measure the height of your cabinet opening. The top of the compactor should be at least ¹ ₈" (3 mm) from the top of the cabinet opening. The rear wheels are preset for a cabinet opening height of 34¹⁄₄" (87 cm) (Position 1).
3. Attach a 15" x ¹⁄₂" quarter-round filler along the top of the drawer front using glue or screws. Adjusting the Toe Plate If the toe plate rubs the floor covering, the toe plate clearance may be changed as follows: 1. Mark on each side of the toe plate the amount of toe plate that rubs the floor covering. 2. Remove the drawer from the unit. (See Step 3 in the “Unpacking” section.) 3. Use a ruler and a pencil or chalk to draw a line between the marks on each side of toe plate. 4.
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.
3. Push Side-Lock Latch down and tilt drawer side open. 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. 4. Lift out bag. Changing the Charcoal Air Filter To order the correct replacement charcoal filters call the toll-free number listed on the cover or in the “Assistance or Service” section. 1.
3. Hold the lever-action lock down and tilt the side of the drawer out until the lock clears the drawer front. NOTE: If desired, the drawer side can be removed by tilting it up, then lifting it out. 5. Wash the inside of the cabinet with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 6. To replace the drawer, grasp it by the sides and insert the rollers onto the tracks. 7. Lift the front of the drawer and push it in fully past the stops.
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 Your Compactor.” ■ To raise the ram on models with push button controls: Press OFF, and then press ON. See “Starting Your Compactor.” Is the Solid Cycle engaged? Drawer remains LOCKED until you reset by lifting the foot pedal up.
KITCHENAID® COMPACTOR WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY 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, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company. KitchenAid will not pay for: 1.