Maytag MTUC7000AWS, Use & Care Manual

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IMPORTANT: Do not push items down into compactor with 
hands or feet.

NOTE: You will not see compacting of trash the first few times 
you load the compactor. The compactor drawer should be about

¹⁄₂

 full before the compactor can begin to compress the load.

1. Open the drawer. Lift and pull the handle or press the toe bar 

to open the drawer.

NOTE: Pressing the toe bar opens the container only 3" to 6" 
(7.6 cm to 15.2 cm), depending on the load. 

2. Place trash in compactor.

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Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.

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Do not compact items that may develop offensive odors 
such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, disposable 
diapers, or personal hygiene items.

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Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the 
drawer. Do not load bottles in an upright position.

3. Close the drawer.

QuietSeries™ Sound Package

The Quiet Series™ Sound Package system helps to maintain a 
quiet home environment during compactor operation.

NOTE: The contents of the trash may affect the noise level of 
your compactor. See “Compactor Use.” 

Starting the Compactor

1. Press OFF(UNLOCKED) on the PowerPack control. Turn the 

Key-Knob to START, and then release it.

2. The compactor stops after completing the cycle.

NOTE: When the compacting cycle is done, turn the Key-Knob to 
OFF. Remove the Key-Knob and store it out of children’s reach.

Using PowerPack On (Locked) Cycle

The Powerpack On (Locked) cycle extends the use of a bag by 
putting constant pressure on the trash to keep it from springing 
back. Regular use of the PowerPack On (locked) cycle can 
increase bag capacity up to 25 percent.

During the PowerPack On (Locked) cycle, the ram will stay in the 
down position for extra compacting. While the PowerPack On 
(Locked) cycle is operating, an indicator shows on the control 
panel. The drawer is locked and cannot be opened when the ram 
is down. For best results, use the PowerPack On (Locked) cycle 
for at least 30 minutes at a time.

To use PowerPack On (Locked) cycle:

1. Press POWERPACK ON (LOCKED) on the PowerPack 

Control. Turn the Key-Knob to START, and then release the 
Key-Knob. 

NOTE: The indicator on the control panel shows when the 
PowerPack On (Locked) cycle is in use.

2. After 30 minutes or more, turn the Key-Knob to START to 

raise the compacting ram OR press OFF(UNLOCKED) on the 
PowerPack control.

NOTE: When the compacting cycle is done, turn the 
Key-Knob to OFF. Remove the Key-Knob and store it out of 
children’s reach.