Whirlpool TF 8500, TU 8000 User Manual

TRASH MASHER”

TKiffl 01

Compactor

TU 4000 Series

(built-in model) and (free standing model)

s. freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. DIshwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Oehumld

TF 4500 Senes

(shown)

TU 8000 Senes

(built-in model)

TF 8500 Series

(free standing model)

Contents

Safety First. Installation Safety Before You Use Your Compactor. Parts and Features. Using Your TRASH MASHER *

Compactor........... ..,

How the Compactor Works

Removing a Filled Bag

Page

Installing a New Bag..

Caring for Your TRASH MASHER

Compactor.

Changing Your Compactor’s

Color ..,,,,,........,

If You Need Service or

Assistance.

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c 1985 Whirlpool Corporation

Safety First

Read all instructtons before using your compactor

Do not let children operate or play with your compactor. Anything placed in the unit WIII be crushed or compacted.

Keep the compactor locked when It‘s not In use. Remove the key knob to a safe place.

Always place glass bottles, etc on therr sides in the center of the drawer so the wastepaper below and beside the bottle can help keep broken glass near the center of the bag, away from bag sides

Always handle a filled compactor bag with care. Never lift It by the sides Broken glass or other sharp objects In the bag can cause injury.

Always carry a filled compactor bag by the folded top or a bag carrier. Watch out for glass that may have cut through the bag sides

Always use the compactor only for the purpose It was designed to do.

Do not use the compactor as a counter for electrical cooking appliances nor as a cutting

board.

Do not set hot pans, etc., on the compactor top

a Do not spill any liquids on compactor top.

Always wipe off any broken glass before touching the ram cover. Do not shove items down into the compactor with hands or feet To avord being cut, let the compactor do the compacting. Do not compact any container or material whtch might contain porsonous or explosive products.

Do not compact cloths or cans containing paint liquids. thinners. etc which could create a fire hazard.

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Installation Safety

OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING ELECTRICAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

Be sure your compactor is electrically grounded in an approved manner.

Do not remove the power supply cord ground prong.

Do not use an extension cord.

Use care when leveling your compactor, so that the unrt does not drop on your hand.

Use care when changing front panels. As with any cut metal edges, they could cause injury if handled carelessly.

Never operate the compactor when the drawer handle

Be sure your compactor

properly installed in an approprtate level area and a place

removed.

suitable for the size, function and protection of the compactor.

. SAVE THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Before You Use Your Compactor

It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your compactor:

Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.

Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.

0 Is properly maintained.

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

‘TU Model Series

TF,

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Atr Freshener Compartment (TF 8500 TU 8000 Series) .

Model-Serl-rl Number Plate

Drawer

Handle

Bag Retainers (TF 8500TU 8000 SerIesI

Color Front

Panel Pack

Baa Carrier Handle (T<8500’TU 8000 Series

Lever-Actlo’ Lock

Touch-Toe Bar Drawer Opener (TF 8500’TU 800

y -

Key-Knob

Restart Light-

Air Freshener

4500/TU4000 Series)

Adjustable Toe Plate

A’

Literature Storage (TF 8500 TU 8000 Series)

Now is the time...to fill 1r-1 the spaces below. You WIII need thrs

Information

If you call for service or assistance. Record all letters

and numbers. There is no warranty registration card to be returned.

klodel No

ier,~ce Company Telephone NO

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using Your TRASH MASHER’ Compactor

1. Open the drawer.

Lift and pull the handle or press the Touch-Toe Bar

Model

Series) to open the drawer

ITF 8500 TU 8000

2. Put in the trash.

Load almost any kind of trash.

Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.

Load bottles or cans on their sides In the

DO NOT compact:

Any container or aerosol cans which might contain poisonous or explosive products

Cloths or cans contalnlng paint liquids, thinners. etc. which would create a fire hazard

Items that may develop offensive odors such as raw meat. fish. grapefruit rinds. disposable diapers, or personal hygiene items.

center

of the drawer

i EST. i;T

NOTE:

Your TRASH MASHER’ Compactor IS designed for household use

3. Close the drawer; turn the key-knob to START; let the

1 knob go.

The compactor will stop

To remove the key-knob,

Remove and store in safe place out of children’s reach.

To stop the compactor

Then turn it to ON. The compacting ram will rise. When it stops rising. you can open the drawer.

The RESTART Light

or bottle wedges the drawer open sllgntly. The ram will be in a partly down

!Ixp,“, the ram:

Push and hold the drawer shut.

0 Turn the key-knob to START. let It go

After the ram rises and the compactor stops. open the drawer rearrange the load

If compactor stops before the light goes out. repeat

at the end of the cycle.

turn It to LOCK/OFF.

during a cycle. turn the key-knob to LOCK OFF

WIII

glow and the compactor WIII shut off If a can

carefully

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