Whirlpool Trash Compactor If the compactor won’t operate, If compactor stops during operation

BEFOREYOU CALL FOR SERVICE

If your compactor does not seem to be operatrng properly. check the following before callrng for servrce.

If the compactor won’t operate:

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Is the electrrc cord securely plugged 1r17

Have you checked the main fuse or crrcuit breaker box7

Is the drawer completely closed?

Is the key-knob turned all the way to START before it is released?

If compactor stops during operation:

l Push drawer in while turning key-knob to start. Repeat if

necessary Rearrange trash load-do not load rigid items at front of drawer.

Trash not compacted:

l Drawer must be at least 13 full to to see compaction

Not enough compaction or force:

l Compacting works best when only a few items are loaded. Use the compacting Cycle frequently.

Bottles don’t break:

l Not all bottles will break every time, depending upon trash load below It.

Drawer won’t open:

l Make sure drawer IS closed. Turn key-knob to START. Drawer will open only when the ram IS all the way up.

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