Caring For The Compactor, Removing a filled bag

Removing a filled bag

When the trash is compacted to the top of the drawer, remove the bag. If the bag is too heavy, compact less before emptying in the future.

Personal Injury Hazard

Sharp objects may prOtNde through bag after removal from compactor. Handle bag carefully. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.

1. Pull the drawer completely open.

2.Remove top of bag from bag retainer buttons. Pull up all 4 bag cuffs.

3.Close bags with twist ties provided.

4.Push side-lock latch down and tilt drawer side open. Grasp the bag above the twist tie with both hands and lift the bag out of the drawer.

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 puncture the bag.

Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially for use in your compactor. Compactor bags may be purchased from your dealer.

To install a new bag:

1.Place folded bag into the drawer. Open bag and pull top edges over the drawer top.

2.Lock bag in place by pulling the 4 prepunched holes over the bag retainer buttons. Holes will expand over the buttons without harming the bau.

3.Press inside of bag against the drawer bottom, sides and corners for a smooth fit.

Caring For The Compactor

Wear protective gloves when clean-

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if bits of broken glass are present.

Before cleaning the compactor, turn the key-knob to the OFF position and remove.

If you will be away for more than a couple of days, remove the compactor bag. Lock the compactor and remove the key-knob. Store the key-knob in a safe place.

Clean exterior surfaces:

1.Wipe with warm, sudsy water and a damp cloth. Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.

2.Wipe up spills right away. Some foods can damage the finish if left on the compactor surface.

Clean inside the drawer:

1.Remove the bag. (See “Removing a filled bag” above.)

2.Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass in the drawer.

3. Press side-lock latch down.

4.Hold side-lock latch and tilt side of drawer until the latch clears the drawer front.

NOTE: Drawer side can be removed by tilting it out, then lifting out.

5.Wash with a damp cloth using warm, sudsy water. Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.

6.If drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted position.

7.Press the side-lock latch down while pressing the side to the upright position.

8.Lock the side-lock latch.

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