Viking FCU150 Installation Manual
Viking Installation Guide &
Use & Care Manual
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
For product information,
call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641)
or visit the Viking Web site at
vikingrange.com
F20832 EN
Trash Compactor
(99527615B)
W A R N I N G
Table of Contents
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow!
• Before beginning–please read these
instructions completely and carefully.
Warnings & Important Information ______________________________________ 3
Dimensions __________________________________________________________ 5
Specifications ________________________________________________________ 6
Cutout Dimensions ___________________________________________________ 7
Electrical Requirements _______________________________________________ 8
General Information __________________________________________________ 9
Installation __________________________________________________________ 10
Panel Installation and Dimensions______________________________________ 11
Accessory Door Panel (PTDP15) ____________________________________ 11
Accessory Door Panel (PDTP18) ____________________________________ 12
Custom Door Panel _______________________________________________ 13
How the Compactor Works ___________________________________________ 14
Operation___________________________________________________________ 15
Key Lock Switch __________________________________________________ 15
Clock/Auto Delay _________________________________________________ 15
Battery Backup ___________________________________________________ 15
Preparing Odor Control Disk _______________________________________ 16
• DO NOT remove permanently affixed
labels, warnings, or rating plates from the
trash compactor. This may void warranty or
create an unsafe product.
• Please observe all national and local
codes.
• Please ensure that this product is properly
grounded.
• The installer should leave these
instructions with the consumer who should
retain for local inspector’s use and for
future reference.
Site Preparation
The odor control disk contains material that may
cause moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with
eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Wash skin or clothing
thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
DO NOT reuse empty foil pouch.
It is recommended that a thorough site inspection be
conducted PRIOR to unpacking and moving this appliance.
Make sure that incoming voltage is the
same as unit rating. An electric rating
plate specifying voltage, hertz, and amps
is attached to the product. Wiring the
compactor with more voltage than it is
rated for may cause severe damage. To
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons, installation work and
electrical wiring must be done by qualified
technician in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including
fire-rated conditions.
DO NOT put paint, oily rags, lighter fluid cans,
paint thinner cans, etc., in your compactor. Doing
so could result in spontaneous combustion causing
a fire and/or explosion.
Installing Odor Control Disk________________________________________ 16
Installing Bag_____________________________________________________ 17
Compacting______________________________________________________ 17
Compacting Tips _________________________________________________ 17
Bag Removal _____________________________________________________ 18
Cleaning____________________________________________________________ 19
Troubleshooting _____________________________________________________ 20
Service & Registration ________________________________________________ 21
Warranty____________________________________________________________ 22
DO NOT compact aerosol cans or any other
containers still holding or which held toxic
chemicals, insecticides, or combustible contents.
Fumes may be rereleased that are hazardous to
health or may result in fire or explosion.
Glass fragments and other sharp trash pieces
may be on or around the surfaces to be cleaned.
Carefully remove these objects before wiping
down any surfaces.
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NEVER push trash into the bucket with hands or
feet. Trash might contain broken glass, sharp
pieces of metal, etc., which could cause injury.
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IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow!
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Dimensions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATATING COMPACTOR.
Basic precautions should always be taken
when using an electrical appliance –
including the following:
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is operated near children.
DO NOT allow the appliance to be used
as a toy, or to run unattended at any time.
Turn key to “OFF” and remove it to lock
the compactor. Store the key out of reach
to prevent children or others from
operating or tampering with the
compactor.
• DO NOT push trash into compactor
drawer with hands or feet. Trash might
contain broken glass, sharp pieces of
metal, etc., which would cause injury.
• DO NOT compact volatile material. Paint,
oily rags, lighter fluid cans, and paint
thinner cans could combust spontaneously
and cause an explosion and/or fire.
• DO NOT compact aerosol cans or any
other containers still holding toxic
chemicals, insecticides, or combustible
contents. Fumes may be released which
are hazardous to health.
• Be careful when removing and carrying
bag. Broken glass or other sharp objects
may pierce bag. DO NOT overload trash
bag with heavy material such as glass.
• DO NOT operate this unit with an
extension cord.
• Use only Viking approved accessories.
• DO NOT touch moving parts.
• DO NOT take this appliance apart.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electrical
shock when operated.
• DO NOT operate with a damaged power
cord, plug, motor, or after damage of any
kind. Have the compactor examined, and
all repairs made, by an authorized
serviceman.
• This compactor is FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY. Use it only as described in this
manual.
• Unplug the appliance from outlet before
servicing.
• DO NOT compact lighted cigarettes,
cigars, or other hot or burning items.
• DO NOT overload the compactor.
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15” W
22” D
Electrical
Outlet
12” min.
34-1/2” H
Specifications
Cutout Dimensions
Trash Compactor
Description FCU150
Overall width 14-7/8” (37.8 cm)
Overall height from floor 34 1/8" min. to 35 1/8" max.
Overall depth from rear 21-1/8” (53.7 cm) Does not include accessory door panel
Cutout width 15” (38.1 cm)
Cutout height 34-1/2” (87.6 cm) min.
Cutout depth 22” (55.9 cm)
Electrical requirements 5.0 amps, 120VAC/60 Hz;
6’ (1.82 m) electrical cord 3 prong plug supplied with unit
Approximate shipping weight 165lbs. (75kg)
The compactor requires a minimum undercounter cutout opening 15” wide, 34½”
high, and 22” deep.
Plan to provide an electrical outlet in the
opening that meets all applicable electrical
codes and requirements. See “Electrical
Requirements” section on Page 8 for specific
information.
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