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6

Undercounter Installation

NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided with full cabinet 
models.

1. Measure the height of your cabinet opening. The top of the 

compactor should be at least 

¹₈

"

 (3

 mm) from the top of the 

cabinet opening. 

The rear wheels are preset for a cabinet opening height of 
34

¹⁄₄

" (87 cm) (Position 1).

To adjust for other cabinet opening heights:

Loosen self-tapping screw just enough to clear stud from 
hole in position “1.” 

Move the rear wheel and stud to position “2” or “3” as 
needed for your cabinet opening measurement:
Position 2: 34

¹⁄₄

" to 34

⁷⁄₁₆

" (87 to 87.5 cm)

Position 3: 34

⁷⁄₁₆

" to 34

⁵⁄₈

" (87.5 to 88 cm)

NOTE: To level the unit in position 3, you may need to 
add shims under the leveling legs.

Tighten screw. Repeat for other rear wheel.

2. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet. Adjust 

legs so there will be a 

¹⁄₈

" (3 mm) to 

¹₄

" (6.4 mm) space 

between the top of the compactor and the top of the cabinet 
opening. Stand the compactor upright. 

3. For model with cabinet, remove the plastic plugs from the 

compactor cabinet top.

4. Move the compactor close to its final position.

5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

6. Determine if you want the compactor frame or drawer front 

flush with the cabinet front.

Using the two #8-18 x 

⁵₁₆

" screws, install the retaining 

brackets to cabinet top as needed:

If the compactor frame is to be flush with the cabinet 
front, place retaining bracket screws through “1.”

If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the 
cabinet front, place retaining bracket screws through “3.”

If the compactor is to be midway between “1” and “3,” 
place the retaining bracket screws through “2.”

7. Carefully lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the 

cabinet opening.

Using the two #8-18 x 

¹₂

" screws, fasten the retaining 

brackets to the countertop with the mounting screws.

If brackets cannot be attached to the underside of 
countertop, attach mounting clips to brackets. Fasten 
compactor to cabinet front with mounting screws through 
mounting clips.

Countertop mounting

Cabinet-front mounting

8. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom of 

drawer into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will go over 
drawer stops. Close drawer. Check to see if drawer opens 
freely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see “Adjusting the 
Toe Plate” for further instructions.

A. Wheel bracket assembly
B. Cabine

C.  Locating stud
D. Self-tapping screw (pivot)

B

1
2
3

C

D

A

A. Countertop
B. Retaining bracket

A. Countertop
B. Retaining bracket

C. Mounting screw

A. Mounting clip
B. Cabinet

C. Retaining bracket
D. Mounting screw

B

A

1

2

3

A

B

C

A

D

C

B

Summary of Contents for Integrated Compactor 9871915A

Page 1: ...res operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 In Canada call for assistance 1 800 461 5681 for installation and service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com or www kitchenaid ca Table of Contents 2 9871915A ...

Page 2: ...ter Installation 5 COMPACTOR USE 7 How Your Compactor Works 7 Loading 8 WHISPER QUIET 8 Starting Your Compactor 8 Using Solid Locked Cycle 8 Using the Filter 8 Removing a Filled Bag 8 Installing a New Bag 9 COMPACTOR CARE 9 Changing the Charcoal Air Filter 9 Cleaning 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 11 Accessories 11 WARRANTY 12 ...

Page 3: ...uding the following Read all instructions before using the compactor Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children Do not allow to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time Lock Key Switch when not in use and store key out of reach of children Do not touch moving parts Do not operate with a damaged cord set plug motor or after damage in any manner Have the compactor examined...

Page 4: ...ctor 3 Place the 2 corner posts from the carton on the floor near the compactor Open the compactor drawer and remove any shipping materials or other items from the drawer Do not remove the compactor bag Grasp the handle and raise the front of drawer until it clears the drawer stops Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out of compactor Place the drawer on the 2 corner posts 4 Place the other 2 cor...

Page 5: ...National and Local codes and ordinances Tools and materials needed for installation IMPORTANT Do not grasp control panel to move compactor Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard before moving compactor across floor to prevent floor covering damage Do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch the floor covering when lifting or moving compactor A Grounded eletrical outlet must be a min...

Page 6: ...nt flush with the cabinet front Using the two 8 18 x screws install the retaining brackets to cabinet top as needed If the compactor frame is to be flush with the cabinet front place retaining bracket screws through 1 If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the cabinet front place retaining bracket screws through 3 If the compactor is to be midway between 1 and 3 place the retaining brac...

Page 7: ...he panel from the back using four 8 x 1 wood screws as shown 3 Attach a 15 x quarter round filler along the top of the drawer front using glue or screws COMPACTOR USE HowYourCompactorWorks The compacting ram is the part of the compactor which compresses the trash The compacting ram does not go to the bottom of the drawer You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compact...

Page 8: ...ner 5 Lift foot pedal UP to START cycle UsingSolid Locked Cycle The Solid Locked Cycle extends the use of the bag by putting constant pressure on the trash to keep it from springing back Regular use of solid cycle can increase bag capacity up to 25 percent During Solid Cycle the ram will stay in the down position for extra compacting The drawer is locked and cannot be opened when the ram is down F...

Page 9: ...lacement charcoal filters call the toll free number listed on the cover or in the Assistance or Service section 1 Insert fingertips in the Air Filter Cover and pull until the side tabs release Then lift the cover to release the bottom tabs 2 Remove the Air Filter by pulling the top edge of the filter The filter should pull out easily Throw away used filter 3 To replace push the replacement filter ...

Page 10: ...n warm water Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth 6 To replace the drawer grasp it by the sides and insert the rollers onto the tracks 7 Lift the front of the drawer and push it in fully past the stops Cleaning the Ram NOTE You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits of glass on the ram cover 1 Wipe glass particles off of the ram cover with a cloth or paper towels 2 Remove fo...

Page 11: ...e KitchenAid Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and serv...

Page 12: ...to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checki...

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