Although it is not necessary to compact until the drawer is full or nearly so, it is suggested that for maximum compac- tion, you start the compactor each time a significant amount of trash is added.

At full stroke, the ram does not travel all the way to the bottom of the container. Trash in the bottom 1/3 of the container will be crushed during subsequent com- pacting.

Glass bottles can make a loud noise when they break during compaction. This is normal. Bottles do not always break during the first cycle. Breaking glass and associated noise may occur several cycles later depending on type and volume of trash.

Bottles and large cans compact best when laid flat near the center of the drawer.

Place a couple of folded sheets of news- paper, or a large grocery bag on top of the load to be compacted when:

1.Compacting large or several glass bottles or jars (or any items that might shatter). This will help prevent glass fragments and particles from flying out of drawer into mechanism.

2.Compacting unwrapped messy food waste. This will help keep the power ram clean.

There are certain types of trash that create exceptionally strong odors such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, personal hygiene items, and disposable diapers. You may not wish to put such items into your compactor.

If the compactor will not be used for an extended period of time, such as during vacation, remove the bag to prevent a build-up of undesirable odor.

CAUTION

DO NOT COMPACT AEROSOL CANS OR ANY OTHER CONTAINERS STILL HOLDING OR WHICH HELD TOXIC CHEMICALS, INSECTICIDES, OR COMBUSTIBLE CONTENTS. FUMES MAY BE RELEASED THAT ARE HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH OR MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLO- SION.

NEVER PUSH TRASH INTO THE CONTAINER WITH HANDS OR FEET. Trash might contain broken glass, sharp pieces of metal, etc., which could cause injury. Never compact flammable materials in your com- pactor.

Do not put paint, oily rags, lighter fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc., in your compactor. Doing so could result in spontaneous combustion causing a fire and/or explosion.

TO STOP THE COMPACTOR

The unit may be stopped at any time by turning the key to “OFF” or opening the drawer. If the unit is stopped, the ram will always move back to the up position when restarted again.

BAG REMOVAL

1.Open drawer to first stop.

2.Unhook container latch from door catch. Swing door open.

3.Unbutton bag from drawer and close by twisting bag. Fasten with twist tie provided.

Fig. 14

4.Use a twist-tie to secure the top of the bag. Pull upward and forward — tipping the bag toward you. A full compacted bag of trash is easily re- moved in this fashion. (Fig. 14)

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Your compactor has been designed with easy access for cleaning when required.

The interior and exterior of the cabinet are finished with a durable baked-on enamel finish.

Do not use harsh or gritty cleanser or scouring pads which may mar the finish. Use a high-grade wax cleaner on these surfaces.

TO REMOVE DRAWER AND CLEAN INTERIOR

1.Pull out drawer until it stops.

2.Lift up on drawer slightly and then pull out drawer to second stop.

3.Lift drawer up and out of compac- tor.

4.Vacuum and clean cabinet base, track channels, and drawer, particu- larly in corners.

5.Wash the cabinet interior with nor- mal mild household cleaners.

WARNING: Glass fragments may be lying in bottom of cabinet — to avoid in- jury, use care in cleaning.

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RAM CLEANING

1.After removing drawer as described above, ram can be removed.

Fig. 15

2.Remove bolt in center of ram with 1/2” wrench. (Fig. 15)

CAUTION:

WATCH FOR GLASS FRAGMENTS

Fig. 16

3.Place hand on ram face, supporting its entire length. (Fig. 16)

Fig. 17

4.With other hand, press back on front of ram, sliding it until it releases. (Fig. 17)

5.To replace ram, slide ram into grooves on mechanism and slide for- ward until it snaps into position.

6.Replace center bolt with 1/2” wrench.

Ram should be cleaned with normal, mild household cleaners.