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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMPACTOR SAFETY ..................................................................2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................3

Unpacking ....................................................................................3
Location Requirements ................................................................3
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4
Freestanding and Undercounter Installation ...............................4
Changing the Decorative Panel ...................................................6

COMPACTOR USE.........................................................................7

How Your Compactor Works.......................................................7
Loading.........................................................................................7
Starting the Compactor ...............................................................8

Removing a Filled Bag .................................................................8
Installing a New Bag.....................................................................9

COMPACTOR CARE ......................................................................9

Cleaning........................................................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................11

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................11
In Canada ...................................................................................11
Accessories ................................................................................11

WARRANTY ..................................................................................12

COMPACTOR SAFETY

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately 
 

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other 
reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:  

 When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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Read all instructions before using the compactor.

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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.

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Do not touch moving parts.

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Do not operate with a damaged cord set, plug, motor, or 
after damage in any manner. Have the compactor 
examined, repaired or adjusted by an authorized 
serviceperson.

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Use only for intended use as described in this manual. Do 

not use other than manufacturer's recommended 
attachments.

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Do not compact toxic or volatile flammable material such as 
oily rags and insect sprays. Do not compact lighted 
cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or burning items. Do not 
overload the compactor.  

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Do not take apart the compactor. Incorrect reassembly can 
cause electric shock when subsequently used. 

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Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp objects can 
pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not overload trash bag 
with heavy material such as glass.

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This compactor is intended for household use only.

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