INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.After removing the shipping carton, be sure to remove all protective materials such as tape, ship- ping pads, etc.

NOTE: Waxy residue from protective shipping ma- terial may be removed from compactor with a mild solution of liquid household cleaner and water.

2.Open the drawer and remove materials shipped In the container.

3.Remove the drawer as shown:

A.Grip handle and raise front of drawer until It clears stops. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

Figure 4

B. Grasp side ridges of the drawer front and lift drawer out. See Figure 4.

4.Lay two carton corner posts or other protectrve material (such as a throw rug) on the floor, then lay the unit on either of its sides on the corner posts. The corner posts wtll protect the finrsh of the com- pactor and the floor. See Figure 5.

NOTE: Do not truck or handle by console.

LEVELING FEET

Figure 5

5.Remove the cardboard shipping pad located on the bottom. See Figure 5.

NOTE: Do not move or slide the compactor on the floor until the feet have been pre-adjusted.

Pre-adjust the leveling feet, by turning them part way out.

A suitable hand tool may be required to pre-adjust the leveling feet.

6. Stand compactor upright

The compactor’s overall dlmensrons are: Herght 34%” (87.3 cm), Depth 24” (61 cm), Wtdth 15” (38.1

cm ).In installrng your compactor It is desirable to leave at least 6 Inches (15 cm) clearance from the right edge of the drawer front for convenrent bag removal. Also allow 23 Inches (58.4 cm) in front of the appliance for drawer removal.

7.Put extra key-knob in a safe place

8.Move compactor to Its permanent operating location.

9.For best drawer operation. place a small level on the top of the unit and adjust the 4 leveling feet as needed

CAUTION: Use care so that the compactor does not drop on your hand.

10.To replace the drawer, grasp side ridges of the drawer (Frgure 4). Place drawer onto tracks liftrng the front to clear stops (Figure 3). Close drawer.

11.Plug the power supply cord Into the grounded receotacle.

12.See Use and Care lnstructrons for complete details on how to operate and care for your TRASH MASHER compactor.

NOTE: If space IS available (check the measure-

ments), a Free Standing Compactor may be In- stalled In a recessed area.

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403, Trash Compactor, JTF8500XL, TRASH MASHER specifications

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