Maintenance
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 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
•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
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 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., which could cause injury.
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
4. Lift and slide bag from bucket.
Cleaning
EXCEPT FOR CLEANING DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, ALL SERVICE SHALL BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
Your compactor has been designed with easy access for cleaning when required.
The interior and exterior of the cabinet are finished with a durable
Do not use harsh or gritty cleanser or scouring pads which may mar the finish of the compactor. Use a mild detergent solution on these surfaces.
Glass fragments and other sharp trash pieces may be on or around the surfaces to be cleaned. Carefully remove these objects before wiping down any surfaces.
REMOVE trash bucket AND CLEAN INTERIOR
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