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2. Place trash in compactor.

Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.

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

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.

Starting the Compactor

Depending on your model, you may have a single control (Style 1) 
or a dual control (Style 2) compactor. 

Style 1

To Start and Stop the Compactor

1. To start the compactor, turn the Key-Knob to START and then 

let go. The compactor will automatically stop at the end of the 
cycle.

2. To stop the compactor during a cycle:

Turn the Key-Knob to LOCK/OFF.

Then turn the Key-Knob to ON so the compacting ram 
will rise.

When the ram stops rising, you can open the drawer.

To Remove the Key-Knob

1. Turn the Key-Knob to the LOCK/OFF position.

2. Remove the Key-Knob and store it out of children’s reach.

Style 2

To Start and Stop the Compactor

1. To start the compactor:

Turn the Key-Switch to ON.

Press ON.

Press START. The compactor will automatically stop at 
the end of the cycle. 

2. To stop the compactor during a cycle:

Press OFF.

Press ON. The compacting ram will rise. When the ram 
stops rising, you can open the drawer.

To Remove the Key-Switch

1. Turn the Key-Switch to the OFF/LOCK position.

2. Remove and store key out of children’s reach.

Removing a Filled Bag

When the trash is compacted to the top of the drawer, remove 
the bag. If the bag is too heavy, compact less trash before 
emptying it in the future.

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

1. Pull the drawer completely open.

2. Remove top of bag from bag retainer buttons. Pull up all 

4 bag cuffs. Close bag with twist tie provided. 

3. Push Side-Lock Latch down and tilt drawer side open.

4. Lift out bag. 

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Page 1: ...es operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com In Canada for assistance installation or service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www whirlpool ca Table of Contents 2 9872208C ...

Page 2: ...sition 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 Read...

Page 3: ...rom the drawer NOTE Do not remove the compactor bag 8 Grasp the handle and raise the front of drawer until it clears the drawer stops 9 Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out of compactor 10 Place the drawer on the 2 corner posts 11 Place the other 2 corner posts on the floor to the side of the compactor 12 Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and put compactor on its side on top of the cor...

Page 4: ...age Do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch the floor covering when lifting or moving compactor Freestanding Installation 1 Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet 2 With the drawer still removed from the compactor cabinet place level inside on the floor of the cabinet Check that the compactor is level from front to back and side to side 3 Adjust the leveling legs until t...

Page 5: ...eded See Accessories NOTE Installation hardware is not provided with full cabinet models See Accessories for ordering conversion kit If the compactor cabinet face is to be flush with the kitchen cabinet face place retaining bracket mounting screws through 1 If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the kitchen cabinet face place retaining bracket mounting screws through 3 If the compactor ...

Page 6: ... 13 mm to 16 mm thick NOTE A thicker panel may need rounded front corners and a cutout for access to the handle Installation 1 Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor Remove foot pedal 2 Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the compactor Remove toe guard 3 Remove the mounting screws attaching the decorative panel to the compactor Remove decorative panel an...

Page 7: ...e compactor drawer should be more than full before the compactor can begin to compress the load You may hear a noise when glass breaks Strong glass bottles may not break at all The trash in a full compactor bag will be about the size of its original bulk Load bulky trash bottles and cans in the center of the drawer Bottles or cans not placed in the center may become caught between the ram and the ...

Page 8: ... To Remove the Key Knob 1 Turn the Key Knob to the LOCK OFF position 2 Remove the Key Knob and store it out of children s reach Style 2 To Start and Stop the Compactor 1 To start the compactor Turn the Key Switch to ON Press ON Press START The compactor will automatically stop at the end of the cycle 2 To stop the compactor during a cycle Press OFF Press ON The compacting ram will rise When the ra...

Page 9: ...ld be performed by a designated service representative Cleaning Exterior Surfaces 1 Wash exterior surfaces including stainless steel with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth 2 Wipe up spills right away Some foods can damage the finish if left on the compactor surface Cleaning Inside the Dra...

Page 10: ...ry service call Trash is not compacting Is the drawer less than half full Drawer must be more than half full before trash is compacted Your compactor won t operate Is the power supply cord unplugged Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Is the drawer ...

Page 11: ...rvice company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For Further Assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence In Canada Call the Whir...

Page 12: ...ntal or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see ...

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