Undercounter Installation

Undercounter Installation

NOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact national and local codes and ordinances.

Tools needed:

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Level

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Tape measure

Flat-blade screwdriver

Pliers

⁵⁄₁₆" Box-end wrench

Scissors

Utility knife

IMPORTANT:

Do not grasp control panel to move compactor.

Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard before moving compactor across floor to avoid floor covering damage.

Do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch the floor covering when lifting or moving compactor.

Undercounter Installation

NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided with full cabinet models.

1.Measure the height of your cabinet opening. The top of the compactor should be at least ¹₈ " (3 mm) from the top of the cabinet opening.

The rear wheels are preset for a cabinet opening height of 34¹⁄₄" (87 cm) (Position 1).

To adjust for other cabinet opening heights:

Loosen self-tapping screw just enough to clear stud from hole in position “1.”

Move the rear wheel and stud to position “2” or “3” as needed for your cabinet opening measurement: Position 2: 34¹⁄₄" to 34⁷⁄₁₆" (87 to 87.5 cm)

Position 3: 34⁷⁄₁₆" to 34⁵⁄₈" (87.5 to 88 cm)

NOTE: To level the unit in position “3,” you may need to add shims under the leveling legs.

Tighten screw. Repeat for other rear wheel.

Tools needed: B

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2

3

A To adjust for other cabinet opening heights:

 

D

A. Wheel bracket assembly

C. Locating stud

B. Cabinet

D. Self-tapping screw (pivot)

3.For model with cabinet, remove the plastic plugs from the compactor cabinet top.

4.Move the compactor close to its final location.

5.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

6.Determine if you want the compactor frame or drawer front flush with the cabinet front.

Using the two #8-18 x ⁵₁₆ " screws, install the retaining brackets to cabinet top as needed:

If the compactor frame is to be flush with the cabinet front, place retaining bracket screws through “1.”

If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the cabinet front, place retaining bracket screws through “3.”

If the compactor is to be midway between “1” and “3,” place the retaining bracket screws through “2.”

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B

Countertop mounting3 2 1

A.Countertop

B.Retaining bracket

7.Slowly lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the cabinet opening.

Using the two #8-18 x ¹₂ " screws, fasten the retaining brackets to the countertop with the mounting screws.

If brackets cannot be attached to the underside of countertop, attach mounting clips to brackets. Fasten compactor to cabinet front with mounting screws through mounting clips.

Countertop mounting

A Manual background

BManual background

C

A.Countertop

B.Retaining bracket

C.Mounting screw

2.Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet. Adjust legs so there will be a ¹⁄₈" (3 mm) to ¹₄ " (6.4 mm) space between the top of the compactor and the top of the cabinet opening. Stand the compactor upright.

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KitchenAid KUCS03FTSS, W10242569A manual Undercounter Installation, Tools needed, Countertop mounting