■If the compactor is to be midway between “1” and “3,” place the retaining bracket mounting screws through “2.”
A
B
3 2 1
A.Countertop
B.Retaining bracket (provided in conversion kit)
7.Slowly lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the kitchen cabinet opening.
8.Using 2 - #8 - 18 x ¹₂ " mounting screws (provided in conversion kit), fasten the retaining brackets (provided in conversion kit) to the countertop with the mounting screws.
Countertop mounting
A 
B
C
A.Countertop
B.Retaining bracket (provided in conversion kit)
C.Mounting screw (provided in conversion kit)
NOTE: If retaining brackets cannot be attached to the underside of countertop, attach mounting clips (provided in conversion kit) to retaining brackets. Fasten compactor to kitchen cabinet face with mounting screws through the mounting clips.
Cabinet-face mounting
A
C
B 
D
9.Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom of drawer into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will go over drawer stops. Close drawer. Check to see whether drawer opens freely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see “Adjusting the Toe Plate” for further instructions.
Adjusting the Toe Plate
If the toe plate rubs the floor covering, the toe plate clearance may be changed as follows:
1.Mark on each side of the toe plate the amount of toe plate that rubs the floor covering.
2.Remove the drawer from the unit. See Step 3 in the “Unpacking” section.
3.Use a ruler and a pencil or chalk to draw a line between the marks on each side of toe plate.
4.Use scissors or utility knife to cut toe plate along line.
5.Replace drawer. If toe plate still rubs floor covering, repeat steps
Changing the Decorative Panel
There are three options for changing the decorative panel:
■Order an acrylic panel
■Create a custom panel for use with a trim kit
■Create a custom panel for installation without trim
To order an acrylic panel or a trim kit, see the “Assistance or Service” section for information or call the
Trim Kit Panel Dimensions
Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use with a trim kit.
Flat Panel:
A ⁷⁄₃₂" (5.6 mm) thick panel is required. This is the same thickness as a standard ¹⁄₄" plywood or paneling.
23¹³⁄₁₆"
(60.5 cm)
14⁵⁄₈"
(37.2 cm)
A. Mounting clip (provided in conversion kit) B. Kitchen cabinet
C. Retaining bracket (provided in conversion kit) D. Mounting screw (provided in conversion kit)
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