KitchenAid 4151847 WHITE, 4151848 ALMOND, 4151913 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

for your new undercounter

COMPACTOR

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COMPACTOR. . .

Be sure your compactor is properly installed in an appropriate level area and a place suitable for the size, function
and protection of the compactor.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Observe All Governing Codes and Ordinances

A 120-Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15Ampere fused electrical supply is required. (Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. DO NOT use
an extension cord.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND PRONG.

&PRONG

GAOUNOING TYPE

WALL RECEPTACLE

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded.
This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having
a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock

hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.

If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal

responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a

properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician. See Figure 7.

FIGURE 1

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00 NOT REMOVE THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET UNTll READY FOR INSTAUATION.

AFTER COMPLETING THE INSTAllA TIOM SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND

CAREFULLY. THEY WILL SIMPLIFY THE INSTALLATION.

1.

After removing the shipping carton, be sure to remove
all protective packaging materials such as tape and
shipping pads. Waxy residue from protective shipping

material may be removed from compactor with a mild

solution of liquid household cleaner and water.

2. Your compactor is designed for recessed installation.
A six (6) inch clearance from the right edge of the
drawer front is desirable for added convenience in bag

removal. Also allow twenty-three (23) inches in front of

the appliance for drawer removal. See Figure 2.

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3. The compactor’s overall dimensions are: Height 34-

1/1 6” (min.), Depth 24”, Width 15”. Select a cabinet

opening to fit. See Figure 3.

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4. Remove drawer as shown:
a. Grip handle and raise front of drawer until it

clears stops. See Figure 4.

b. Grasp side ridges of the drawer and lift drawer

out. See Figure 5.

FIGURE 4

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5. Remove any materials that are shipped in the drawer.

6.

Lay two carton corner posts or other protective
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 will protect the finish of the
compactor and the floor. See Figure 6. NOTE: Do not
truck or handle bv console.

HGURE 6
Remove the cardboard shipping pad located on the
bottom. See Figure 6. Stand compactor upright.

7. A grounded receptacle should be located 18” (min.)
from the floor and in the center of the opening. See
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FIGURE 7

8.

Before moving the compactor into position, measure

the cabinet opening as shown in Figure 8.

To
determine if height adjustment is required, see steps
9 and 10 below.

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9. The rear wheels of your compactor are preset for a
minimum cabinet opening of 34-l/8” to 34-114”
(position A). To adjust for higher openings, tilt the
compactor to one side and support with a corner post
or a screwdriver handle.

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

10.

To adjust the height, remove screw from position “A”
in Figure 9.

Move the rear wheel and screw to

position “B or C”:

34-l/4” to 34-l/2” use position “B”
34-l/2” to 343/4” use position “C”

FIGURE 9

Repeat for other rear wheel.

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