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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
■This compactor is for household use only.
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
Do not use other than manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
■Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is operated near children. Do not
allow the compactor to be used as a toy, or to
run unattended at any time.
■Turn the key-knob to OFFand remove it when
not compacting trash. This will help prevent
anyone from tampering with the compactor
or children from operating it.
■Do not push trash into the drawer with hands
or feet. Trash might contain broken glass,
sharp pieces of metal, or other sharp objects
that might cause injury.
■When removing or carrying the trash bag,
keep the bag away from your body. Sharp
objects may have pierced it.
■Do not overload trash bag with heavy
material such as glass.
■Never lift the bag by the sides. Broken glass
or other sharp objects in the bag can cause
injury.
■Be careful when cleaning the inside of the
cabinet or trash drawer. Glass fragments may
be stuck to the ram, imbedded in the drawer
surface or lying in the bottom of the cabinet.
■Do not install or store compactor where it
will be exposed to the weather.
■Make sure the compactor is properly
installed and leveled on a floor that can
support its weight.
■Do not touch moving parts.
■Do not compact food waste such as raw meat
and fish, grapefruit rinds, personal hygiene
items and disposable diapers. These items
create very strong odors and should not go
into the compactor.
■Do not use the compactor as a counter
for electrical cooking appliances nor as a
cutting board.
■Do not set hot pans, etc. on the compactor
top. Do not spill any liquids on the
compactor top.