COMPACTOR Use & Corn Guide For questions about features, operation/performance. parts, accessories or service. call: 1-800-688-8900 or visit our website at www.maytag.com In Canada, for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.maytag.ca Table of Contents...
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Unpacking Location Requirements Electrical Requirements Freestanding and Under counter Installation Changing the Custom Panel COMPACTOR USE... How the Compactor Works. Loading... QuietSeries™ Sound Package Starting the Compactor Using Power Pack On {Locked} Cyc Using the Air Filter or Freshener Removing a Filled Bag Installing a New Bag. COMPACTOR CARE. Changing the Alr Filter or Freshener .. TROUBLESHOOTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.
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.
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. AT Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install compactor. Failure ta do so can result in back or other injury, IMPORTANT: w Do not grasp console to move compactor. m Begin in the room where the compactor will be located. 1. Remove compactor from shipping carton. 2.
t Pupa Product Dimensions Cutout Dimensions 3" min. (7.6 FAVE min, {87 orm} 24" min. (61 omy 18" win, le] 457 amy Fr 15% min. Grounded electrical outlet rust be a minimum of 3° (7.6 om) away Tom surrounding cabinets or nearby walls as shown, ft can be placed either {0 the left or the right side of the compactor, Clearance Dimensions Leave 6" (15.2 omy of clearance space to the right side of the compactor in order to remove the compactor bags. B. Leave 23" (58.
ang ane NOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets all national and local codes and ordinances. Tools needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. = level = Pliers = Phillips No.
= [f the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the kitchen cabinet face, place retaining bracket mounting screws through “3.7 = If the compactor is to be midway between “17 and “3,” place the retaining bracket mounting screws through 2." A. Counter top B, Retaining bracket {provided in conversion kit 9. Slowly lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the kitchen cabinet opening. 10.
Installation ” 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the Custom Panel without Handle compactor. Remove foot pedal. y ” Dimensions Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim Kit. The panel should be 2" {1.3 cm) min. thick. A 25" (53.5 em} A Mounting screws 8. Foot pedal 2. Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the PE— Fn] compactor. Remove toe guard. {38.1 em) 3.
. Attach quarter-round filler along the top of the drawer front using glue or screws. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and %" washer. Then, reinstall the foot pedal. A Custom panel B18" x 15" quarter-round ©. Panel screw Locations D. Toa guard E. Washer F. Toe guard screw COMPACTOR USE ¢ The Com pa actor Works The compacting ram is the part of the compactor which compresses the trash. The compacting ram does not go to the bottom of the drawer.
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 “ full before the compactor can begin to compress the load. 1. Open the drawer. Lift and pull the handle or press the toe bar to open the drawer. NOTE: Pressing the toe bar opens the container only 3" to 6° (7.6 em to 15.2 cm), depending on the load. 2. Place trash in compactor, ® Wrap or cover wet oF messy trash.
The fan-powered charcoal Air Filter absorbs and minimizes odor. The degree of odor in the compactor depends on the type of trash placed in it. The length of time before the filter needs to be replaced varies with the type of trash compacted. Under normal use the filter should be replaced once or twice per year. To use the filter: 1. Press ON on the charcoal Alr Filter control. The fan creates air movement in the compactor for odor removal.
COMPACTOR CARE Your new compactor js 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. Chilling the Ar ny Freshens Iris recommended that you use either the charcoal air filter or the air freshener in the filter compartment.
Cleaning Inside the Cabinet Cleaning the Ram NOTE: You may want to wear gloves since there may be bits of glass in the cabinet, 1. Pull the drawer out until it stops. NOTE: Look to see how the drawer rollers move in the tracks. it will be easier to replace the drawer after you have finished cleaning. 2. Lift the front of the drawer to clear the stops. 3. Grasp the drawer on the sides and pull it out the rest of the way. Set the drawer down gently, 4. Vacuum the inside of the cabinet.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Trash is not compacting The drawer won't open mis the drawer less than half-full? Drawer must be more than half full before trash is compacted. Your compactor won't operate mis the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. m Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE i you need service Please refer to the warranty page in this manual, If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts. we recommend that you only use FEP* factory specified parts. These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new Maytag™ appliance. To locate FSP factory specified parts in your area, call us or your nearest designated service center, In the B54.
ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE, PROOF OF PURCHASE 18 REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. MAYTAG® COMPACTOR | Eiiesiztpgiicrsi sense vans ine LIMITED WARRANTY clear, detailed description of the problem ® Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1. Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some questions can be addressed without service.