Whirlpool GARAGE COMPACTOR User Manual
GARAGE COMPACTOR
Use & Care Guide
COMPACTADOR DE GARAGE
Manual de uso y cuidado
COMPACTEUR DE GARAGE
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Table of Contents/Índice/Table des matières ............2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPACTOR SAFETY ........................................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................4
Tools and Parts ..................................................................................4
Location Requirements......................................................................4
Electrical Requirements .....................................................................4
Unpacking ..........................................................................................5
Install the Casters...............................................................................5
Install the Compactor.........................................................................6
COMPACTOR USE...............................................................................6
ÍNDICE
SEGURIDAD DEL COMPACTADOR.................................................10
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN...............................................11
Herramientas y Piezas .....................................................................11
Requisitos de ubicación...................................................................11
Requisitos eléctricos........................................................................11
Desempaque ....................................................................................12
Instalación de las ruedecillas ...........................................................12
Instalación del compactador ...........................................................13
USO DEL COMPACTADOR...............................................................13
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DU COMPACTEUR .........................................................17
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ..................................................18
Outillage et pièces nécessaires .......................................................18
Emplacement d'installation..............................................................18
Spécifications électriques ................................................................18
Déballage .........................................................................................19
Installation des roulettes .................................................................. 19
Installation du compacteur ..............................................................20
UTILISATION DU COMPACTEUR.....................................................20
How Your Compactor Works ............................................................ 6
Loading .............................................................................................. 6
Starting the Compactor ..................................................................... 6
Removing a Filled Bag....................................................................... 7
Installing a New Bag .......................................................................... 7
COMPACTOR CARE............................................................................ 7
Cleaning............................................................................................. 7
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 8
WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 9
Cómo funciona su compactador .................................................... 13
Cómo cargar.................................................................................... 13
Puesta en marcha del compactador............................................... 13
Eliminación de bolsas llenas ........................................................... 14
Instalación de una bolsa nueva ....................................................... 14
CUIDADO DEL COMPACTADOR..................................................... 14
Limpieza........................................................................................... 14
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS ........................................................... 15
GARANTÍA .......................................................................................... 16
Fonctionnement du compacteur..................................................... 20
Chargement ..................................................................................... 20
Mise en marche du compacteur ..................................................... 21
Retirer un sac plein.......................................................................... 21
Installer un nouveau sac.................................................................. 21
ENTRETIEN DU COMPACTEUR ...................................................... 21
Nettoyage ........................................................................................ 21
DÉPANNAGE ...................................................................................... 22
GARANTIE .......................................................................................... 23
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COMPACTOR SAFETY
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:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
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.
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
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Installer:
Homeowner:
Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Keep Use & Care Guide for future reference and for local electrical inspector’s use, if required.
Tools and Parts
Check that you have everything necessary for correct assembly.
Proper assembly is your responsibility.
Tools Needed:
■
Level
■
Pliers
⁵⁄₁₆
■
in. hex-head socket wrench
⁷⁄₁₆
■
in. hex-head socket wrench
Parts Supplied:
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Caster frame
■
Swivel casters (2) and fixed
■
Tape m ea s ure
■
Utility knife
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Flat-head screwdriver
■
Bolts (16)
casters with wheel brakes (2)
■
Nuts (16)
Location Requirements
Product dimensions
Clearance dimensions
1. Leave 6 in. (15.2 cm) of clearance space to the right side of
the compactor in order to remove the compactor bags.
2. Leave 23 in. (58.4 cm) of clearance in front of the compactor
in order to fully open or remove the compactor drawer.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
/
341 8"
(86.7 cm)
15"
(38.1 cm)
Product dimensions with casters
Positioning compactor on caster frame will increase height to
NOTE:
38 in. (96.5 cm).
38"
(96.5 cm)
15"
(38.1 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
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.
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. Time delay
fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Do not
modify the plug attached to the compactor; use only with a grounded
receptacle.
The outlet should be properly installed and grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
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Unpacking
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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.
IMPORTANT:
Do not grasp control panel to move compactor.
■
Make sure the compactor is near the installation location.
■
Remove compactor from shipping carton. Remove all protective
1.
packaging materials such as tape and shipping pads.
Check to be sure the power cord is attached to the cord clip on
2.
the rear of the compactor.
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1. Cord clip
Place the two corner posts from the carton on the floor in front of
3.
the compactor. Open the compactor drawer and remove any
shipping materials or other items from the drawer. Do not remove
the compactor bag. Grasp the handle and raise the front of
drawer until it clears the drawer stops. Grasp sides of drawer and
lift drawer out of compactor. Place the drawer on the two corner
posts.
Install the Casters
IMPORTANT:
Do not grasp control panel to move compactor.
■
Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard before moving
■
compactor across floor to prevent damaging floor covering.
Do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch the floor
■
covering when lifting or moving compactor.
Assemble caster frame
Locate caster frame. Set it on the floor with the lip facing down.
1.
1. Caster frame
2. Closed end of caster frame
3. Open end of caster frame
Install the (2) swivel casters to the back (closed end) of the frame
2.
assembly with (4) bolts and nuts.
Install the (2) fixed casters to the front (open end) of the frame
3.
assembly with (4) bolts and nuts.
(optional)
(with lip)
(without lip)
Place the other two corner posts from the shipping carton on the
4.
floor to the side of the compactor. Grasp the sides of the
compactor cabinet and put compactor on its side on top of the
corner posts. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the
compactor.
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1. Leveling legs
2. Shipping base
2
4
1. Swivel casters
2. Fixed casters
3. Open end of frame assembly
4. Closed end of frame assembly
Install compactor on caster frame
To keep the caster frame from moving during the initial
1.
installation, block the wheels or place frame against a wall.
Lock the casters in place by pushing the locks down.
2.
Tilt the back of the compactor forward and push the compactor
3.
up onto the caster frame assembly over the open end of the
frame.
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Wall
Slide compactor all the way back until it touches the back lip of
4.
the caster frame.
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Install the Compactor
IMPORTANT:
Move the compactor to its final position.
1.
Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom of drawer
2.
into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will go over drawer stops.
Close drawer. Check to see that drawer opens freely. If the toe
plate rubs against floor, see “Adjusting the Toe Plate” for further
instructions.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3.
Adjusting the Toe Plate
If the toe plate rubs the floor covering, the toe plate clearance may
be changed as follows:
Mark on each side of the toe plate the amount of toe plate that
1.
rubs the floor covering.
Remove the drawer from the unit. (See Step 3 in the “Unpacking”
2.
section.)
Use a ruler and a pencil or chalk to draw a line between the
3.
marks on each side of toe plate.
Use scissors or utility knife to cut toe plate along line.
4.
Replace drawer. If toe plate still rubs floor covering, repeat steps
5.
1-4.
Do not grasp control panel to move compactor.
COMPACTOR USE
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.
The compactor drawer should be more than
NOTE:
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
size of its original bulk.
¹⁄₂
full before the
¹⁄₄
the
Loading
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Do not push items down into compactor with
hands or feet.
Doing so can result in cuts.
You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you
NOTE:
load the compactor. The compactor drawer should be about
before the compactor can begin to compress the load.
Open the drawer. Lift and pull the handle or press the toe bar to
1.
open the drawer.
Pressing the toe bar opens the container only 3 in. to 6 in.
NOTE:
(7.6 cm to 15.2 cm), depending on the load.
Place trash in compactor.
2.
Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.
■
Do not compact items that may develop offensive odors
■
such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, disposable diapers,
or personal hygiene items.
Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the
■
drawer. Do not load bottles in an upright position.
¹⁄₂
full
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 then
senses a “misload” and causes the ram to return to the “up” position
without compacting.
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Close the drawer.
3.
Starting the Compactor
To start and stop the compactor
To start the compactor, turn the Key-Knob to START and then let
1.
go. The compactor will automatically stop at the end of the cycle.
To stop the compactor during a cycle:
2.
Turn the Key-Knob to LOCK/OFF.
■
Then turn the Key-Knob to ON so the compacting ram will
■
rise.
When the ram stops rising, you can open the drawer.
■
To remove the Key-Knob
Turn the Key-Knob to the LOCK/OFF position.
1.
Remove the Key-Knob and store it out of children’s reach.
2.
Removing a Filled Bag
When the trash is compacted to the top of the drawer, remove the
bag. If the bag is too heavy, compact less trash before emptying it in
the future.
WARNING
Cut Hazard
Do not push items down into compactor with
hands or feet.
Doing so can result in cuts.
Installing a New Bag
IMPORTANT:
Before installing a new bag, be sure:
The drawer side is securely locked.
■
The container is clean and free of debris.
■
Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially for
use in your compactor. Order replacement compactor bags through
your local dealer or by calling toll-free
Place folded bag into the drawer. Open bag and pull top edges
1.
over the drawer top.
Lock bag in place by pulling the four prepunched holes over the
2.
bag retainer buttons. Holes will expand over the buttons without
damaging the bag.
Press inside of bag against the drawer bottom, sides and corners
3.
for a smooth fit.
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Pull the drawer completely open.
1.
Remove top of bag from bag retainer buttons. Pull up all four bag
2.
cuffs. Close bag with twist tie provided.
Push Side-Lock Latch down and tilt drawer side open.
3.
Lift out bag.
4.
COMPACTOR CARE
Your new compactor is designed to give you many years of
dependable service. However, there are a few things you are
expected to do in order to maintain your compactor properly. This
section will tell you how to clean and care for your compactor.
Cleaning
After unpacking compactor, use a mild solution of liquid household
cleaner and warm water to remove waxy residue caused by
protective shipping material. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Before cleaning the compactor, turn the Key-Knob (or Key-Switch) to
the OFF & LOCK position and remove it.
Any services other than those outlined in this section should
NOTE:
be performed by a designated service representative.
Cleaning Exterior Surfaces
Wash exterior surfaces (including stainless steel) with a clean
1.
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a
soft cloth.
Wipe up spills right away. Some foods can damage the finish if
2.
left on the compactor surface.
Cleaning Inside the Drawer
You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits
NOTE:
of glass in the drawer.
Remove the bag. (See the “Removing a Filled Bag” section.)
1.
Press down on the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock latch).
2.
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Hold the lever-action lock down and tilt the side of the drawer out
3.
until the lock clears the drawer front.
If desired, the drawer side can be removed by tilting it up,
NOTE:
then lifting it out.
Wash the interior of the drawer with a clean sponge or soft cloth
4.
and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.
If the drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted
5.
position.
Press the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock Latch) down while
6.
pushing the drawer side to the upright position.
Latch the drawer side by pushing up the lever-action lock (or
7.
Side-Lock Latch).
Cleaning Inside the Cabinet
You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits
NOTE:
of glass in the cabinet.
Pull the drawer out until it stops.
1.
Look to see how the drawer rollers move in the tracks. It
NOTE:
will be easier to replace the drawer when you have finished
cleaning.
Cleaning the Ram
You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits
NOTE:
of glass on the ram cover.
Wipe glass particles off of the ram cover with a cloth or paper
1.
towels.
Remove foods with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild
2.
detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth.
Cleaning Before a Vacation
If you will be away for more than a couple of days, remove the
compactor bag. Remove the Key-Knob (or Key-Switch) and store it
out of children’s reach.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost
of an unnecessary service call.
Trash is not compacting
Lift the front of the drawer to clear the stops.
2.
Grasp the drawer on the sides and pull it out the rest of the way.
3.
Set the drawer down gently.
Vacuum the inside of the cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash
4.
should be cleaned up by hand, or by using a vacuum designed to
pick up liquids.
Wash the inside of the cabinet with a clean sponge or soft cloth
5.
and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.
To replace the drawer, grasp it by the sides and insert the rollers
6.
onto the tracks.
Lift the front of the drawer and push it in fully past the stops.
7.
Is the drawer less than half full?
■
Drawer must be more than half
full before trash is compacted.
Your compactor won’t operate
Is the power supply cord unplugged?
■
Plug into a grounded 3
prong outlet.
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped?
■
Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Is the drawer completely closed?
■
Close the drawer firmly and
start the compactor again.
Is the Key-Knob turned all the way to START?
■
Tur n t h e KeyKnob (Key-Switch) fully to START and release (on some models).
See the “Starting the Compactor” section.
Did you press ON before pressing START?
■
Press ON before
pressing START (on some models). See the “Starting the
Compactor” section.
The drawer won’t open
Is the ram all the way up?
■
Drawer will open only when ram is
fully raised.
To raise the ram on models with a Key-Knob (or Key-Switch):
■
Turn the Key-Knob (Key-Switch) to START and release. See the
“Starting the Compactor” section.
To raise the ram on models with push button controls:
■
Press OFF, and then press ON. See the “Starting the Compactor”
section.
There is not enough compaction or force
Do you use the compacting cycle frequently enough?
■
Compacting works best when only a few items are loaded.
Bottles don’t break
How often do you notice this?
■
Bottles will not break every time.
The thickness of the bottle’s glass and the content of the trash
load below it may prevent the bottle from breaking.
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