COMPACTOR Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-422-1230 or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com In Canada, for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.KitchenAid.ca Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... 2 9872216 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY ..................................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Unpacking ....................................................................................4 Location Requirements ................................................................4 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 Freestanding and Undercounter Installation ...............................6 Changing the Custom Panel........................................................7 COMPACTOR USE.........................................................................9 How Your Compactor Works.......................................................9 Loading.......................................................................................10 WHISPER QUIETTM Plus System...............................................10 Starting Your Compactor...........................................................10 Using Solid (Locked) Cycle ........................................................10 Using the Air Filter or Freshener ................................................11 Removing a Filled Bag ...............................................................11 Installing a New Bag...................................................................11 COMPACTOR CARE ....................................................................12 Changing the Air Filter or Freshener ..........................................12 Cleaning......................................................................................12 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................15 In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................15 In Canada ...................................................................................15 Accessories ................................................................................15 WARRANTY ..................................................................................16 2 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." These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: s s Read all instructions before using the compactor. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children. Do not allow to be used as a toy, or to run unattended at any time. Lock Key Switch when not in use and store key out of reach of children. Do not touch moving parts. Do not operate with a damaged cord set, plug, motor, or after damage in any manner. Have the compactor examined, repaired or adjusted by an authorized serviceperson. Use only for intended use as described in this manual. Do not use other than manufacturer's recommended attachments. s Do not compact toxic or volatile flammable material such as oily rags and insect sprays. Do not compact lighted cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or burning items. Do not overload the compactor. Do not take apart the compactor. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when subsequently used. Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp objects can pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not overload trash bag with heavy material such as glass. This compactor is intended for household use only. s s s s s s SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 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. 3. Place the 2 corner posts from the carton on the floor near the compactor. Open the compactor drawer and remove any shipping materials or other items from the drawer. Do not remove the compactor bag. Grasp the handle and raise the front of drawer until it clears the drawer stops. Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out of compactor. Place the drawer on the 2 corner posts. Unpacking WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install compactor. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. IMPORTANT: s Do not grasp console to move compactor. s Begin in the room where the compactor will be located. 1. Remove compactor from shipping carton. Remove all protective packaging materials such as tape and shipping pads. Use a mild detergent and warm water to remove waxy residue caused by protective shipping material. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For more information, see "Cleaning." 2. Be sure the power cord is attached to the cord clip on the rear of the compactor. 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. A A B A. Leveling legs B. Shipping base Location Requirements A. Cord clip Product Dimensions 34¹/" (86.7 cm) 15" (38.1 cm) 24" (61 cm) 4 Cutout Dimensions Electrical Requirements WARNING 3" min. (7.6 cm) A 34¹/" 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. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 18" min. (45.7 cm) 15¹/" min. (38.7 cm) A. Grounded eletrical outlet must be a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) away from surrounding cabinets or nearby walls as shown. It can be placed either to the left or the right side of the compactor. Recommended Grounding Method This compactor is for use on a single phase, 115-volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15- or 20-amp fused and properly grounded circuit and is equipped with a grounding plug as shown below. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Clearance Dimensions This compactor must be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric shock. The compactor is equipped with a threeconductor cord and 3 prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Do not connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. B A A. Leave 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance space to the right side of the compactor in order to remove the compactor bags. B. Leave 23" (58.4 cm) of clearance in front of the compactor in order to fully open or remove the compactor drawer. 5 Freestanding and Undercounter Installation 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. Undercounter Installation NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided. See "Accessories" for ordering conversion kit. 1. Measure the height of your kitchen cabinet opening. The top of the compactor should be at least ¹ " (3 mm) from the top of the kitchen cabinet opening. The rear wheels are preset for a kitchen cabinet opening height of 34¹/" (87 cm) (position 1). To adjust for other kitchen cabinet opening heights: s s Tools needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. s s s s s Level Phillips No. 2 screwdriver Tape measure Flat-blade screwdriver Pliers s /" hex-head socket wrench Scissors Utility knife s s Loosen self-tapping screw just enough to clear stud from hole in position 1. Move the rear wheel and stud to position 2 or 3 as needed for your kitchen cabinet opening measurement: Position 2: 34¹/" to 34/" (87 to 87.5 cm) Position 3: 34/" to 34/" (87.5 to 88 cm) NOTE: To level the unit in position 3, you may need to add shims under the front leveling legs. Tighten screw. Repeat for other rear wheel. IMPORTANT: s Do not grasp control panel to move compactor. s Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard before moving compactor across floor to avoid floor covering damage. Do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch the floor covering when lifting or moving compactor. s s 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. B 1 2 3 C A D A. Wheel bracket assembly B. Compactor cabinet C. Locating stud D. Self-tapping screw (pivot) 2. Move the compactor close to its final position. 3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 4. Slowly move compactor into its final position. Check that compactor is still level. Repeat Step 1 if necessary. 5. 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. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see "Adjusting the Toe Plate" for further instructions. 2. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from compactor cabinet. Adjust legs so there will be a ¹/" (3 mm) to ¹ " (6.4 mm) space between the top of the compactor and the top of the kitchen cabinet opening. Stand the compactor upright. 3. Remove the plastic plugs from the compactor cabinet top. 4. Move the compactor close to its final position. 5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 6. Determine whether you want the compactor cabinet or drawer front flush with the kitchen cabinet face. Using 2 - #8 - 18 x " mounting screws (provided in conversion kit), attach the retaining brackets (provided in conversion kit) to the compactor cabinet top as needed. See "Accessories." NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided with full cabinet models. See "Accessories" for ordering conversion kit. s If the compactor cabinet face is to be flush with the kitchen cabinet face, place retaining bracket mounting screws through "1." If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the kitchen cabinet face, place retaining bracket mounting screws through "3." s 6 s If the compactor is to be midway between "1" and "3," place the retaining bracket mounting screws through "2." A B 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. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see "Adjusting the Toe Plate" for further instructions. Adjusting the Toe Plate 32 1 A. Countertop B. Retaining bracket (provided in conversion kit) 7. Slowly lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the kitchen cabinet opening. 8. Using 2 - #8 - 18 x ¹ " mounting screws (provided in conversion kit), fasten the retaining brackets (provided in conversion kit) to the countertop with the mounting screws. 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. Use scissors or utility knife to cut toe plate along line. 5. Replace drawer. If toe plate still rubs floor covering, repeat steps 1-4. Changing the Custom Panel Custom Panel with Handle (Model KUCP02IR) Dimensions Use these dimensions drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim kit. The panel should be ¹/" to /" (13 mm to 16 mm) thick. NOTE: A thicker panel may need rounded front corners and a cutout for access to the handle. Countertop ...