Broan 15WT, 15WH, 15ss, 15TT manual Compacting tIPS, Bag removal

models 15WH • 15BL • 15SS • 15WT • 15TT

6. COMPACTING

The compactor is now ready to use.

for best results, Always fill each new bag completely before operating the compactor. Doing so will minimize bag pull-up and tearing.

1.Slide trash bucket closed completely.

2.Turn Key Lock Switch to “ON” position.

Key Lock Switch

On

3. Select 1 of the 2 compact modes:

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7. COMPACTING tIPS

•	Although it is not necessary to compact until the drawer is full or
	nearly so, it is suggested that for maximum compaction, 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
	trash bucket. Trash in the bottom 1/3 of the bucket will be crushed
	during subsequent compacting.
• 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 trash bucket.
•	Place a couple of folded sheets of newspaper, or a large paper grocery
	bag on top of the load to be compacted when :
	• 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 bucket into

Compact Mode

Normal

Hold

Normal Compact Mode

After the door is closed and the “Start” button is pressed - the ram will travel downward into the trash bucket and compact the trash. At the bottom of the ram stroke, the ram automatically reverses and moves upward out of the trash bucket. Total cycle time will be 45 seconds or less. At the top of the stroke, the compactor automatically shuts itself off and is ready to receive more trash.

mechanism.
• compacting unwrapped messy food waste. This will
help keep the power ram clean.
• Compacting extreme uneven loads may cause the trash bucket to shift
forward which may cause the door to open and interrupt the compaction
cycle. Gently push and hold door closed to activate the ram until it
returns to the up position. Open the trash bucket and reposition any
objects that may be causing the uneven load. Close the door and re-
activate the compaction cycle by pressing the start button.
• There are certain types of trash that create exceptionally strong odors	Op
such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, personal hygiene items, and
disposable diapers. You may not wish to put such items into your
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compactor.

Compact Mode

Normal

Hold

Hold Compact Mode

After the door is closed and the “Start” button is pressed - the ram will travel downward into the trash bucket and compact the trash. This setting is helpful for compressing trash completely to allow for greater capacity. At the bottom of the ram stroke, the ram will shut off. Press the “Start” button again to reverse the ram upward out of the trash bucket. At the top of the stroke, the compactor automatically shuts itself off and is ready to receive more trash.

• If the compactor will not be used for an extended period of time, such	r
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as during vacation, remove the bag to prevent a build-up of undesirable
odor.	i
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CAUTION: DO NOT COMPACT AEROSOL CANS OR ANY OTHER
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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 EXPLOSION.

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.

NEVER PUSH TRASH INTO THE BUCKET WITH HANDS OR FEET. Trash might contain broken glass, sharp pieces of metal, etc.,

4.Close the door.

5.Press the “Start” button at the top-center of the unit to begin compacting. The compactor will automatically shut itself off when the compaction cycle is completed. The “Ram Status LED” is GREEN when the ram is in the up position and ready to receive trash. The LED will turn RED when the ram is moving or stopped in any other position.

Start Button

Ram Status LED

6.The compacting cycle may be stopped at any time by opening the door. Once stopped, the ram will always move upward when the door is closed.

which could cause injury.

8. bag removal

1.Slide out trash bucket.

2.Release bucket latches and lower front of bucket.

3.Unbutton bag from bucket and close by twisting bag top. Fasten with twist-tie provided.

4.Lift and slide bag from bucket.