KitchenAid KTTS505ESS Owner's Manual
INTEGRATED COMPACTOR
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents............................................................................................................2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPACTOR SAFETY..................................................................2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................3
Unpacking ....................................................................................3
Location Requirements................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4
Undercounter Installation.............................................................5
COMPACTOR USE.........................................................................7
How Your Compactor Works.......................................................7
Loading.........................................................................................7
WHISPER QUIET
®
Plus System...................................................7
Starting the Compactor ...............................................................7
Using Solid (Locked) Cycle..........................................................7
Using the Air Filter or Freshener ..................................................8
Removing a Filled Bag .................................................................8
Installing a New Bag.....................................................................8
COMPACTOR CARE......................................................................9
Changing the Air Filter or Freshener ............................................9
Cleaning........................................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................11
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................11
In Canada ...................................................................................11
Accessories ................................................................................11
WARRANTY ..................................................................................12
COMPACTOR SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow
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:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner. Homeowner: Keep Use and Care Guide for future reference and
for local electrical inspector’s use, if required.
Unpacking
IMPORTANT:
■ Do not grasp console to move compactor.
■ Begin in the room where the compactor will be located.
1. Remove compactor from shipping carton.
2. Remove all packaging materials such as tape and shipping
pads.
3. Use a mild detergent and warm water to remove waxy
residue caused by shipping material.
4. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For more information, see
“Cleaning.”
5. Be sure the power cord is attached to the cord clip on the
rear of the compactor.
6. Place the 2 corner posts from the carton on the floor near the
compactor.
7. Open the compactor drawer and remove any shipping
materials or other items from the drawer.
NOTE: Do not remove the compactor bag.
8. Grasp the handle and raise the front of drawer until it clears
the drawer stops.
9. Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out of compactor.
10. Place the drawer on the 2 corner posts.
11. Place the other 2 corner posts on the floor to the side of the
compactor.
12. Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and put compactor
on its side on top of the corner posts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
■ Read all instructions before using the compactor.
■ Close supervision is necessary when used by or 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.
■ Do not touch moving parts.
■ Do not operate with a damaged cord set, plug, 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 manual. Do
not use other than manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
■ Do not compact toxic or volatile flammable material 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 reassembly can
cause electric shock when subsequently used.
■ Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp objects 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A. Cord clip
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install compactor.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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13. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the compactor.
Location Requirements
Product Dimensions
Cutout Dimensions
Clearance Dimensions
Electrical Requirements
Recommended Grounding Method
This compactor is for use on a single phase, 115 V, 60 Hz, AC
only, 15 A or 20 A fused and properly grounded circuit and is
equipped with a grounding plug as shown below. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
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 3 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.
NOTE: Do not connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a
live terminal.
A. Leveling legs
B. Shipping base
A. Grounded eletrical outlet must be a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) away
from surrounding cabinets or nearby walls as shown. It can be
placed either to the left or the right side of the compactor.
B
A
34¹⁄₈"
(86.7 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
15"
(38.1 cm)
A
24" min.
(61 cm)
34
¹⁄₄" min.
(87 cm)
18" min.
(45.7 cm)
3" min.
(7.6 cm)
15
¹⁄₄" min.
(38.7 cm)
A. Leave 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance space to the right side of the
c
ompactor in order to remove the compactor bags.
B. Leave 23" (58.4 cm) of clearance in front of the compactor
in
o
rder to fully open or remove the compactor drawer.
B
A
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
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