KitchenAid 9871915A Loading, Starting Your Compactor, Using Solid Locked Cycle, Using the Filter

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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.

2.Place trash in compactor.

■Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.

■Do not compact items that may develop offensive odors such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, disposable diapers, or personal hygiene items.

■Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the drawer. Do not load bottles in an upright position.

3.Close the drawer.

The WHISPER QUIET™ System helps to maintain a quiet home environment during compactor operation.

NOTE: The contents of the trash may effect the noise level of your compactor. See “Compactor Use.”

Starting Your Compactor

1.Open container. Load trash.

2.Leave Key-Knob in ON position.

3.Set Solid Cycle switch to OFF.

4.Close container.

5.Lift foot pedal UP to START cycle.

Using Solid (Locked) Cycle

The Solid (Locked) Cycle extends the use of the bag by putting constant pressure on the trash to keep it from springing back. Regular use of solid cycle can increase bag capacity up to

25 percent.

During Solid Cycle, the ram will stay in the down position for extra compacting. The drawer is locked and cannot be opened when the ram is down.

For best results, use the Solid Cycle for at least 30 minutes at a time.

1.Open container. Load trash.

2.Set compactor Solid Cycle switch to ON.

3.Close container.

4.Lift the foot pedal UP to START cycle.

5.Container remains LOCKED untill you RESET by lifting the foot pedal UP.

Using the Filter

1.Set the Air Filter switch to ON. The fan creates air movement in the compactor for odor removal.

NOTE: The Charcoal Air Flter works only when the Key-Knob is in the ON position.

2.Set the Air Filter switch to OFF to turn off the fan.

Removinga Filled Bag

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

IMPORTANT: Do not push items down into compactor with hands or feet.

1.Pull the drawer completely open.

2.Remove top of bag from bag retainer buttons. Pull up all four bag cuffs. Close bag with twist tie provided.

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Contents Integrated Compactors Table of Contents Compactor Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantInstallation Instructions Product DimensionsUnpacking Location RequirementsUndercounterInstallation Cutout DimensionsClearance Dimensions Tools and materials needed for installationUndercounter Installation To adjust for other cabinet opening heightsCountertop mounting Cabinet-front mountingAdjusting the Toe Plate Compactor USEHow Your Compactor Works Trimless Panel without HandleUsing Solid Locked Cycle Using the FilterLoading Starting Your CompactorInstallinga New Bag CleaningCompactor Care Changing the Charcoal Air FilterTroubleshooting Assistance or Service Accessories9871915A Kitchenaid Compactor WarrantyKitchenAid will not pay for

9871915A specifications

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