Broan Elite 15BL, Installation, Use & Care Manual

models  15WH • 15Bl • 15ss • 15WT • 15TT

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2. use of key lock switch

The key lock switch on your compactor is provided for your 
protection as a safety measure.

When the key lock switch is in the “OFF” 
position,  the  compactor  will  not  operate. 
Lock your compactor, and remove the key 
to keep children from operating the unit or 
to prevent anyone from tampering with it.

When  the  key  lock  switch  is  in  the  “ON” 
position,  the  compactor  is  ready  for 
operation.  The  key  cannot  be  removed 
when in the “ON” position.

NOTE:  Opening  the  door  during  operation  will  stop  the 
unit. If the compactor is stopped during its cycle, it will 
always move back UP when the door is closed.

3. install odor control disk

Your  Compactor  is  equipped  with  an  odor  control  disk 

that will last up to six months when installed in the trash 

compactor.  The odor disk comes packaged in a foil pouch 

and is activated once the pouch is opened.
Write dates on the odor disk labels in this manner:
•  When pouch is opened, write the “Activation Date” on top of disk 

in space provided.

•  Write dates on the GREEN month indicator labels in this manner: 

Month 1 Label “Advance Date” = 1 month from “Activation Date” 

Month 2 Label “Advance Date” = 2 months from “Activation Date” 

Month 3 Label “Advance Date” = 3 months from “Activation Date” 

Month 4 Label “Advance Date” = 4 months from “Activation Date” 

Month 5 Label “Advance Date” = 5 months from “Activation Date”

•  Write date on the RED month indicator label in this manner: 

Month 6 Label “Replacement Date” = 6 months from “Activation 

Date”

caution:

 The odor control disk contains material that may 

cause  moderate  eye  irritation.  Avoid  contact  with  eyes. 

Harmful  if  swallowed.  Wash  skin  or  clothing  thoroughly 

with  soap  and  water  after  handling.  Do  not  reuse  empty 
foil pouch.

Remove the disk 
from the foil 
pouch, swing 
open the odor disk 
door, and place 
disk face down on 
tray so that the 
GREEN Month 
“1” is visible in 
the window when 
the odor disk door 
is closed.

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4. install bag

With the door open 
and the trash bucket 
extended to the furthest 
position, place a bag 
into the bucket. Fold 
the bag over the top 
rim of the bucket, on 
all sides. 

Press the bag into all 
corners of the bucket 
and smooth the bottom. 

Smooth and shape the 
bag carefully - this will 
prevent the bag from 
being torn by the ram 
during compaction.

Secure the bag in 
place over the 2 
buttons on each side 
of the bucket. The bag 
has prepunched slots 
for this purpose.

5. cutting board 

(optional)

If your compactor will not be installed under a counter - 

you can order an optional cutting board, Model 15TCBB, 

from your Broan Distributor.
The cutting board rests on the top of the compactor, and 

features non-marring rubber feet and a gravy groove on the 

top.
To keep your wood cutting board from warping, wash with a 

mild detergent and apply a thin coat of mineral oil.

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After a month has 
passed, rotate the 
disk from right to 
left with your finger.

Repeat every 
month.

On the 6th month, 
the label in the 
window will be RED 
- indicating that the 
odor disk needs to be replaced after 30 days.

Odor disk, Model 15TCOD, is available from your Broan 
Distributor.