Whirlpool TU 4100 User Manual

use&care guide

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TU 4100 Series ' TF 4600 Series

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

(shown)

COMPACTORS

TU 8100 Series

(built-in model)

Contents

Page

Safety First...............................................

Installation Safety

Before You Use Your Compactor.. .... 2

Parts and Features..................................

Using Your Compactor........................... .... 4

How the compactor works.................

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Removing a filled bag

Installing a new bag

Caring for Your Compactor........................

Changing Your Compactor’s Colour..

If You Need Service or Assistance....

Warranty for Your Waste Compactor..

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Safety First

Read all instructions before using your compactor.
CAUTION: Do not let children operate or play with your compactor. Anything placed in the unit

will be crushed or compacted.
Keep the compactor locked when it’s not in use. Remove the key-knob to a safe place.
WARNING: Always place glass bottles, etc., on their 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 the sides. Never lift the bag by the sides. Broken giass 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 job 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.
Do not spill any liquids on compactor top.
WARNING: Always wipe off any broken giass before touching the ram cover.
Do not shove items down into the compactor with hands or feet. To avoid being cut, let the

compactor do the compacting.

WARNING: Do not compact any container or material which might contain poisonous or

explosive products.

WARNING: Do not compact cioths or cans containing paint iiquids, thinners, etc. which

could create a fire hazard.

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instaliation 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 unit 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 is removed.

• Be sure your compactor is properly installed in an appropriate level area and a place

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

• SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETE DETAIL.

Before You Use Your Compacfor

It is your 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

• 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.

Compactor

TF/TU Model Series

Air Freshener
Compartment

(TU 8100 Series)

Model-Serial

Number Plate

Drawer Handle

Cycle Selector
(TU 8100 Series)

Dense Pack
Indicator Light
(TU 8100 Series)

Key-Knob
Start-Off Switch

Bag Retainers
(TU 8100 Senes)

Reversible
Front Panel

Bag Carrier Handle
(TU 8100 Series)

Lever-Action Lock

“Touch-Toe Bar”

Drawer Opener

Adjustable Toe Plate

Air Freshener
Compartment

(TF 4600/TU4100 Series)

Literature Storage
(inside door behind handle)
(TU 8100 Series)

Copy your Modol snd SorisI Numbors here

When you need service or call with a question, have

this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the

plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and sales slip together in a handy

place.

There is no warranty card to be returned.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Telephone Number

Using Your 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.

• Load almost any kind of trash.

• Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.

• Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the drawer.

DANGER: DO NOT compact

• Any container or aerosol cans which might contain insecticide, hair spray,
engine starting fluid or any other poisonous or explosive products.

• Cloths or cans containing 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.

NOTE: Your Compactor is designed for household use only.

3. Close the drawer; position cycle selector to
NORMAL (TU 8100 Series only); turn the key-knob

to START; let the knob go.

• The compactor will stop at the end of the cycle.

• To remove the key-knob, turn it to LOCK/OFF. Remove and store in a

safe place out of children's reach.

• To stop the compactor during a cycle, turn the key-knob to LOCK/OFF.

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

The DENSE PACK cycle
(TU 8100 Series only)

The DENSE PACK Cycle is a convenience feature that allows you to use
fewer bags by extending the use of a bag. This cycle puts constant pres
sure on trash to keep it from springing back. Regular use of this feature can

increase bag capacity up to 20% NOTE: The cycle selector should be in

the NORMAL position when DENSE PACK-HEAVY setting is not being

used.
To use DENSE PACK Cycle:

• Move cycle selector from the NORMAL to HEAVY setting.

• Turn the key-knob to START and release.

• The ram will stay in the down position for extra compacting and the

DENSE PACK indicator light will come on. Remember, the drawer can

not be opened when ram is down and the DENSE PACK light is on.

• For best results, use DENSE PACK-HEAVY setting for at least one half

hour each time the cycle is used.

• To raise the ram, turn key-knob to START or move the cycle selector

back to the NORMAL position.

NOTE: Fully compacted trash bags will be heavier than normal.

Handle with care.