Whirlpool TC8750X, TU4700X, TC4700X, TC8700X manual CaringForYourCompactor

CaringForYourCompactor

Personal Injury Hazard

Wear protective gloves when cleaning the inside of the compactor. Failure to do so may result in cuts if bits of broken glass are present.

As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued satisfaction. Before cleaning the compactor, turn the Key-Knob or Key- Switch to the OFF position and remove. If you will be away for more than a couple of days, remove the compactor bag. Lock the compactor and remove the Key-Knob or Key-Switch. Store the Key-Knob or Key-Switch in a safe place.

Clean exterior surfaces:

1. Wipe with warm, sudsy water and a damp cloth. Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.

2. Wipe up spills right away. Some foods can damage the finish if lefl on the compactor surface.

Clean inside the drawer:

1. Remove the bag. (See “Removing a filled bag ” on pages 6 and 7.)

2. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass in the drawer.

3. Press Side-Lock Latch down.

4. Hold Side-Lock Latch and tilt side of drawer until the latch clears the drawer front.

NOTE: Drawer side can be removed by tilting it out, then lifting out.

5. Wash with a damp cloth using warm, sudsy water. Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.

6. If drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted position.

7. Press the Side-Lock Latch down while pressing the side to the upright position.

8. Lock the Side-Lock Latch.

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