Whirlpool Trash Compactor, TRASH MASHER, JTF8500XL, 403 User Manual
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TRASH MASHER”
Compactor
Model JTF8500XL
Safety First
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Read
all instructions before using your compactor.
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Do not
be crushed or compacted.
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Keep
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Always
paper below and beside the bottle can help keep broken glass near the center of the bag,
away from bag sides.
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Always
other sharp objects In the bag can cause Injury.
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Always
glass that may have cut through the bag sides.
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Always
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Do not
board.
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Do not
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Do not
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Do not
the compactor do the compacting
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DO not
products.
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Do not
a fire hazard.
let children operate or play with your compactor. Anything placed in the unit will
the compactor locked when It’s not In use. Remove the key knob to a safe place.
place glass bottles, etc., on their sides In the center of the drawer so the waste-
handle a filled compactor bag with care. Never lift it by the sides. Broken glass or
carry a filled compactor bag by the folded top or a bag carrier. Watch out for
use the compactor only for the purpose it was designed to do.
use the compactor as a counter for electrical cooking appliances nor as a cutting
set hot pans, etc., on the compactor top.
spill any liquids on compactor top.
wipe off any broken glass before touching the ram cover.
shove items down into the compactor with hands or feet. To avoid being cut, let
compact any container or material which might contain porsonous or explosive
compact cloths or cans contarnlng paint Irqulds. thinners. etc. which could create
Installation Safety
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING ELkCTRlCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
Be sure
Do not
Do not
Use care
Use care
Injury if handled carelessly.
Never
Be sure
suitable for the size, functton and protection of the compactor.
your compactor is electrically grounded in an approved manner.
remove the power supply cord ground prong.
use an extension cord.
when leveling your compactor, so that the unit does not drop on your hand.
when changing front panels. As with any cut metal edges, they could cause
operate the compactor when the drawer handle is removed.
your compactor is properly installed in an appropriate level area and a place
SAVE THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Before You Use Your Compactor
It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your compactor:
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Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
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Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.
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Is properly maintained.
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Has not been installed where flammable materials are stored or used. Fumes from these
materials may result in a fire or explosion.
Your TRASH MASHER@ Compactor
Model JTF8500XL
Bag Storage
Compartment
Key-Knob
Start-Off Switch
Air Freshener
4-Color Front
Panel Pack
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Bag Carrier
Handle
Lever-Action Lock
“Touch-Toe Bar”
Drawer Opener
Adjustable Toe
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Information If you call for service or assistance. Record all letters
and numbers.
There is no warranty registration card to be returned.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
*Trademarks WHIRLPOOL and TRASH MASHER in Canada Used by Authority
of Canadian Trademark Owner, WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, U.S.A.
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USING
your TRASH MASHEW Compactor
1. Open the drawer.
Lift and pull the handle or press the
Touch-Toe Bar to open the drawer.
2. Put in the trash.
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Load almost any krnd of trash.
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Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.
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Load bottles or cans on therr sides In the
of the drawer
DO NOT compact:
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Any contarner or aerosol cans whrch might contain poisonous or explosrve products.
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Cloths or cans containing paint Irquids, thinners, etc. which would create a fire hazard.
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Items that may develop offensive odors such as
raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, disposable diapers, or personal hygiene items.
center
NOTE:
signed for household use only.
Your TRASH MASHER’ Compactor is de-
3. Close the drawer; turn the keyknob to START; let the knob go.
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The compactor will stop
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To remove the key-knob,
Remove and store in safe place out of children’s reach.
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To stop the compactor
key-knob to LOCK/OFF. Then turn It to ON. The
compactrng ram
you can open the drawer
WIII
at the end of the cycle.
turn it to LOCK/OFF.
during a cycle. turn the
rise. When It stops risrng,
Air Fresheners
The Air Freshener Control is designed to help control odors that might develop
In the trash There are many
solid air fresheners
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Raise the door
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Put In solid air freshener
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Set dial to NORMAL
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Move to MAXimum or MlNin
avarlable on the market.
lum If needed
How the compactor works
The compacting ram does
not go to the drawer bottom. You will not see com-
pacting of the first few
loadings.
Compactron starts after the
drawer
may hear a noise when
glass breaks. Strong glass
bottles may not break at all.
IS
about !‘J full. YOU
trash rn a full comF
The
3ag will be about
tor t
of its original bulk.
size
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