Whirlpool VhMpol User Manual

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Home X Appliances

Instructions for Installation and

Freestanding Compactor

220-240-volt, 50-Hz Models

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Before Using the Compactor............................................ 1

Important Safety Instructions

Electrical Requirements Precautions and general suggestions

Instaiiation Instructions.....................................................3

Before you start.............................................................3

Tools and materials needed for installation

Now start........................................................................4

Adjusting the toe plate..................................................6

Description of the Appiiance.............................................7

Using Your Compactor

Removing a filled bag

Installing a new bag..................................................... 11

How Your Compactor Works Caring For Your Compactor Changing Your Compactor’s Colour Troubleshooting Guide/Service Whirlpooi Compactor Warranty

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.

Please complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.

• Copy model and serial numbers from plate (see

diagram on page 7) and purchase date from sales slip.

• Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy

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Be for e U sing t he Com pa cto r

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• After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door opens and closes properly. Any damage must be reported to your retailer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

• The packaging box is recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol A ■

• The appliance is built with reusable material. When scrapping, follow the local environment protection disposal regulations. Do not dump the appliance. Take it to the local disposal centre.

• Make sure that the installation and the electrical connection are carried out by a qualified technician according to the manufacturer’s instructions and

local safety regulations.

• Read “Important Safety Instructions" on page 2 before installing or using the compactor.

Model Number Serial Number

Purchase Date Retailer Phone Number

Imp ort an t Sa fe ty I nst ruc tio ns

Electrical Requirements

A 230 volt 50Hz ac only 15 ampere fused electrical supply is required.

2. A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is also recommended that a separate circuit serving

only this appliance be provided.

3. Use a power point which cannot be turned off with a

switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cable.

4. For your personal safety, the compactor must be

earthed. Check with a qualified technician if you are not sure that the compactor is properly earthed.

IMPORTANT;

ordinances.

Precautions and general suggestions

• Do not allow the compactor to be used as a toy, or to

run unattended at any time. Remove Key-knob when not in use and store Key-knob out of reach of children.

• Do not compact:

- lighted cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or burning

items

- any container or aerosol can containing insecticide,

hair spray, paint, engine starting fluid or other poison ous, toxic, or explosive products

- volatile flammable materials such as oily rags, thinner, etc., which would create a fire hazard or explosion

• Never lift bag by the sides. Broken glass or other sharp

objects in the bag can cause injury.

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning, always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Observe all governing codes and

Ins ta llat io n I nst ruct io ns

Cutout dimensions

Earthed electrical outlet must be 8 cm minimum from either side of

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38.4 cm min.

Clearance dimensions

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IMPORTANT:

Installer: Leave installation instructions with the

homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep installation instructions for future

reference.

Save installation instructions for local electrical

inspector’s use.

Before you start

You are responsible for making sure that your compac tor is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support its weight. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the personal

responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact

a qualified installer to assure that electrical installation

is in compliance with all governing codes and ordi nances.

An earthed electrical outlet is required. See “Electri

cal Requirements” on page 2.

Check the location where your compactor will be

installed. Do not install or store compactor where it will be exposed to the weather.

The cabinet opening should be square. You should be able to fully open the compactor drawer. Sixteen cm of clearance is needed on the right side of compactor drawer (when fully extended) to be able to remove compactor bag. Allow 60 cm in front of compactor to

remove drawer.

IMPORTANT: Do not let any items fall or collect behind

the compactor, as this may result in fire.

60 cm clearance in front of compactor is needed to fully__T open or remove compactor drawer.

Product dimensions

16 cm clearance to the nearest vertical wall on the right side of compactor

is needed to remove bag.

NOTE: Compactor height is adjustable. See Step 5 on

page 5 for other heights.

Tools and materials needed for

installation:

Cable clip

Now start

With compactor in room where it will be installed.

Do not grasp console to move compactor. Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard

before moving compactor across fioor to prevent damaging floor covering.

Do not allow the rear frame of compactor to touch the floor covering when iifting or moving compactor.

1 ■ Remove compactor from shipping carton. Remove

all protective packaging materials such as tape and shipping pads. Remove waxy residue caused by protective shipping material with a mild solution of liquid household cleaner and water.

2. Plug in power cord to compactor power inlet on the

back panel. Power cord may be attached to cable clip.

3. Place two corner posts from carton on floor near compactor. Open compactor drawer and remove any shipping materials or other items shipped in the drawer. Do not remove the compactor bag

(if installed). Grasp the handle and raise the front of the drawer until it clears stops. Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out of compactor. Place the drawer on the two corner posts.

IMPORTANT: Use proper lifting methods in order to

avoid injury.

4. Place the other two corner posts on the floor to the

side of the compactor. Grasp the sides of the compac tor cabinet and put compactor on its side on top of the corner posts. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of compactor.

5. The rear wheels are preset for a cabinet opening height of 86.4 cm (Position “A”). To adjust for other heights, loosen screw just enough to clear stud from hole in Position “A.” Move the rear wheel and stud to Position “B” or “C as needed.

Position B: 87.4 cm Position C; 88.1 cm Tighten screw. Repeat for other rear wheel.

6. Place level inside on the floor of the cabinet. Check

that the compactor is level from front to back and

side to side. Adjust the leveling legs until the

compactor is level.

7. Move the compactor close to its final position.

Plug the power supply cable into a properly earthed

receptacle.

IMPORTANT; When moving or lifting the compactor,

use gloves to protect and cushion your hands.

8. Carefully move compactor into its final position. Check

that compactor is still level. (See Step 6.)

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