KitchenAid KUCC151, KCCC151 User Manual

MODELS: KUCC151 and KCCC151

9871628B

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COMPACTORS

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

Compactor Safety ..........................................................3

Electrical Requirements ................................................4

How Your Compactor Works ........................................4

Parts and Features..........................................................5

Installing Your Compactor ............................................6

Unpacking Your Compactor..........................................6

Space Requirements ....................................................6

Freestanding and

Undercounter Installation ..................7

Adjusting the Toe Plate..................................................9

Changing the Decorative Panel ....................................9

Using Your Compactor ................................................10

Using the Charcoal Air Filter........................................10

Starting Your Compactor ............................................11

Using Solid (Locked) Cycle ........................................11

Removing a Filled Bag ................................................12

Installing a New Bag ....................................................12

Caring for Your Compactor..........................................13

Changing the Charcoal Air Filter ................................13

Cleaning Your Compactor ..........................................13

Troubleshooting ............................................................14

Assistance or Service ..................................................15

Warranty ........................................................................16

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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

COMPACTOR SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

Do not compact toxic or volatile flammable material

Read all instructions before using the compactor.

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Close supervision is necessary when used by or

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near children. Do not allow to be used as a toy, or
to run unattended at any time. Lock Key Switch
when not in use and store key out of reach of
children.

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Do not touch moving parts.

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such as oily rags and insect sprays. Do not compact
lighted cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or burning
items. Do not overload the compactor.

Do not take apart the compactor. Incorrect

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reassembly can cause electric shock when

subsequently used.
Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp objects

Do not operate with a damaged cord set, plug,

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motor, or after damage in any manner. Have the
compactor examined, repaired or adjusted by an
authorized serviceperson.

Use only for intended use as described in this

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manual. Do not use other than manufacturer's
recommended attachments.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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can pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not

overload trash bag with heavy material such as
glass.

■ This compactor is intended for household use only.

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Electrical Requirements

This compactor must be grounded while in use to reduce
the risk of electric shock.The compactor is equipped with
a three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding-type
plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle.The green
(or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the ground­ing wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow)
wire to a live terminal.The outlet should be properly
installed and grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. No
adapter should be used with this appliance.

Recommended Grounding Method

This compactor is for use on a single phase, 115-volt, 60
Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly ground­ed circuit and is equipped with a grounding plug as shown
below.Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current. Do not
modify the plug attached to the compactor; use only with
a grounded receptacle.

wWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

How Your

Compactor Works

The compacting ram is the part of the compactor which
compresses the trash.The compacting ram does not go
to the bottom of the drawer.You will not see compacting
of trash the first few times you load the compactor.

NOTE: The compactor drawer should be about 1/2 full
before the compactor can begin to compress the load.

You may hear a noise when glass breaks. Strong glass
bottles may not break at all.

The trash in a full compactor bag will be about 1⁄4 the size
of its original bulk.

Load bulky trash, bottles, and cans in the center of the
drawer. Bottles or cans not placed in the center may
become caught between the ram and the drawer.The
drawer monitor switch senses a “misload” and causes the
ram to return to the “up” position without compacting.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Key-knob start switch

2. Charcoal air filter switch

3. Drawer handle

4. Model and serial number

label

5. Wraparound panel

6. Touch-toe bar drawer opener

7. Compact switch

8. Activated charcoal air filter

9. Drawer monitor switch

10. Bag retainer buttons

11. Lever-action lock

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