Changing color panel, Custom-made panels

Changing color panel

Depending on the model, your compactor may have one or more reversible color panels.

Personal Injury Hazard

. Handle metal edges of panels carefully. Cut metal edges may cause personal injury or damage to other materials.

l Replace handle before operating compactor.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to other materials.

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Figure 3

1.Remove the drawer from the unit (See Step 3 of the Installation Instructions.)

2.Remove the screws that attach the handle to the drawer.

3.Remove one spacer panel,

4.Remove color panel(s) by carefully pulling up.

5.Select the color you wish to show and carefully push that panel into the drawer trim.

6.Replace the spacer panels and other color panel.

7.Replace the handle with the screws removed in Step 2 above.

8.Replace the drawer. (See Step1 1 of Installation Instructions.)

Custom-made panels

A custom-made, l/4” (64 cm) thick wood panel or other suitable decorative material to match your cabinets can be used in place of the color panels, Paint, wallpaper, fabric, etc., can be applied directly to one of the color panels (See Figure 4.)

1.Follow steps 1 through 4 under “Changing color panel” Also remove all cardboard

spacers.

2.Slide decorative panel between trim pieces.

3.Reattach handle with the screws previously removed.

4.Replace the drawer. (See Step 11 of Installation Instructions.)

22-15/16”

(58.3 cm)

(37.2 cm)

Figure 4

Before you call

for service...

If your compactor does not operate properly, check the following before calling for service -

If the compactor won’t operate:

l Is the power supply cord securely plugged into electrical outlet?

l Has the fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?

l Is the drawer completely closed?

l Is the key-knob turned all the way to “START”position before it is released?

If compactor stops during operation:

l Push drawer in firmly while turning key-knob to start. Repeat if necessary.

l Rearrange trash load - Do Not load rigid items at front of drawer.

Trash not compacted:

l Drawer must be at least l/3 full to see compaction.

Not enough compaction or force:

l Compacting works best when only a few items are loaded.

Use the compacting cycle frequently.

Bottles don’t break:

l Not all bottles will break every time, depending upon trash load below bottle.

Drawer won’t open:

l Drawer will open only when ram is all the way up. To raise the ram, push drawer in firmly and turn key-knob to START. Release key-knob. Open drawer and lay cans and bottles flat in center of drawer. Start compactor again.

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compactor specifications

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