Broan Elite 15SSEXF User manual

99044662A November 2010
Service Manual
Trash Compactor
Models 15SSEXF • 15BLEXF
Broan-NuTone LLC • 926 West State Street • Hartford, WI 53027 • 1-800-637-1453

2Safe Servicing Practices
Safe Servicing Practices
To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, it is important that Safe Servicing Practices be
observed. The following are some limited examples of safe practices.
DO NOT attempt a product repair if you have any doubts as to your ability to complete it in a safe1.
and satisfactory manner.
Before servicing or moving an appliance, remove the power cord from the electrical outlet, trip the2.
circuit breaker to the OFF position, or remove the fuse.
Never interfere with the proper operation of any safety device.3.
USE ONLY REPLACEMENT PARTS CATALOGED FOR THIS APPLIANCE. SUBSTITUTIONS MAY4.
DEFEAT COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARDS SET FOR HOME APPLIANCES.
GROUNDING: The standard color coding for safety ground wires is GREEN, or GREEN WITH5.
YELLOW STRIPES. Ground leads are not to be used as current-carrying conductors. It is
EXTREMELY important that the service technician re-establish all safety grounds prior to completion
of service. Failure to do so will create a hazard.
Prior to returning the product to service, ensure that:6.
All electrical connections are correct and secure•
All electrical leads are properly dressed and secured away from sharp edges, high-temperature•
components, and moving parts
All non-insulated electrical terminals, connectors, heaters, etc., are adequately spaced away from•
all metal parts and panels
All safety grounds (both internal and external) are correctly and securely connected•
All panels are properly and securely re-assembled•
NOTE
This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanical training and a
level of knowledge of these subjects considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade. Broan-
NuTone cannot be responsible, or assume any liability, for injury or damage of any kind arising from
the use of this manual.
Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE WALL RECEPTACLE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED,
HAVE IT CHECKED AND PROPERLY GROUNDED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
A 220-240 volt, 50-60 Hz., A.C., 10 amp fused and grounded electrical supply is required (time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker is recommended). It is recommended that a SEPARATE CIRCUIT serving only this
appliance be provided.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR PLUG ADAPTER WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

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Table of Contents
Table of contents
Safe Servicing Practices............................................................ 2
Grounding Instructions.............................................................. 2
Features....................................................................................... 4
Section A – Installation.............................................................. 5
Free-Standing............................................................................... 5
Built-In Installation ........................................................................ 5
Mounting Straps....................................................................... 5
Under-Counter Opening .......................................................... 5
Cord Clamp ............................................................................. 6
Leveling the Compactor................................................................ 6
Section B – Cabinet.................................................................... 7
Trash Bucket................................................................................. 8
Remove ................................................................................... 8
Bucket Handle .............................................................................. 8
Remove and Replace .............................................................. 8
Slide Rails (Cabinet)..................................................................... 9
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 9
Slide Rails (Bucket) ...................................................................... 9
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 9
Door Assembly ............................................................................. 10
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 10
Reverse Door Hinge Position................................................... 10
Safety Interlock Actuator .............................................................. 11
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 11
Gasket Assembly.......................................................................... 12
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 12
Top Trim Cover Assembly ............................................................. 13
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 13
Section C – Power Unit Mechanism.......................................... 14
Drive Belt ...................................................................................... 15
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 15
Main Motor.................................................................................... 16
Remove and Replace .............................................................. 16
Complete Power Unit Mechanism ................................................ 17
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 17
Drive Wheels ................................................................................ 17
Remove and Replace .............................................................. 17
Ram Screw Assembly................................................................... 18
Remove and Replace .............................................................. 18
Section D – Electrical Components.......................................... 21
Start Switch .................................................................................. 22
Remove and Replace .............................................................. 22
Access to Components................................................................. 22
Remove Cabinet Cover............................................................ 22
Re-install Cabinet Cover.......................................................... 24
Control Panel Assembly ............................................................... 25
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 25
Display Module Assembly............................................................. 26
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 26
Key Switch.................................................................................... 26
Remove and Replace .............................................................. 26
Interlock Switch Assembly............................................................ 27
Remove and Re-install ............................................................ 27
Upper Limit Switch Assembly....................................................... 27
Remove and Replace .............................................................. 27
Lower Limit Switch........................................................................ 28
Remove and Replace .............................................................. 28
Motor Centrifugal Switch Assembly.............................................. 28
Remove and Replace .............................................................. 28
Motor Capacitor............................................................................ 29
Test, Remove and Replace...................................................... 29
Section E – Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Table................................................................... 31
Section F – Specifications
Specifications Table ...................................................................... 34
Section G – Diagrams and Parts Lists
Wiring Schematic ......................................................................... 34
Drawing and Parts List – Cabinet ................................................ 35
Drawing and Parts List – Mechanism .......................................... 36

4Features
How the compactor works
The compactor compresses household trash up to 1/6 of its original volume. It will compact normal household trash
including milk cartons, glass and plastic bottles, containers and jars, tin cans, wrappings, boxes, food wastes, etc.
When you start the compactor, an electrically powered ram moves down into the trash bucket, compresses the trash
and then returns to the “UP” position and shuts off automatically.
NOTE: The ram travels about 2/3 of the way down into the trash bucket. Because of this, the trash bucket must be at
least 1/3 full before you will notice any compression.
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS
(SECTION D)
POWER UNIT
MECHANISM
(SECTION C)
CABINET
(SECTION B)

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Section A – Installation
Your compactor has been designed to require minimum
space without loss of capacity whether free-standing or
built-in.
Free-Standing
As shipped, the compactor is only congured for built-in
installations. This appliance can be converted from built-
in to free-standing with the use of Toe Kick Accessory Kit
Model 15TCTK (sold separately).
If additional cord length is required for free-standing
installation, remove the cord clamp and wire tie on the
back of the unit.
CAUTION
Failure to use Toe Kick Assembly Kit Model 15TCTK in
a free-standing installation may cause the compactor
to be unstable during operation.
Built-in Installation
MOUNTING STRAPS
TOP OF
COMPACTOR
FRONT OF
COMPACTOR
Two under-counter mounting straps are provided. Use
these straps to secure the compactor to the underside
of a countertop.
Fasten the slotted end of the straps to the compactor
using the holes in the top of the compactor cabinet as
shown.
NOTE: When installation compactor under granite or
solid surface countertops, bend the mounting straps so
they can be secured to the adjacent cabinetry.
UNDER-COUNTER OPENING
Opening
15" Wide
34-1/2" High
22" Deep
15" W
341/2" H
22" D
12" MIN
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
The compactor requires an under-counter opening 15-in.
wide, 34-1/2-in. high, and 22-in. deep.
Plan to provide an electrical outlet in the opening that
meets all applicable electrical codes and requirements.
See “Grounding Instructions” on Page 2 for specic
information.

6Section A – Installation
CORD CLAMP
The compactor is equipped with a 6-ft. long power cord.
Use the cord clamp to prevent excess power cord from
being pinched beneath the cabinet during installation or
service.
CORD
CLAMP
Leveling the Compactor
Your compactor has four adjustable levelers; (2) rollers in
the rear and (2) legs in the front. They allow you to adjust
for uneven oors and also trim the unit up to t an under-
counter installation.
BACK OF
COMPACTOR
WOOD
BLOCK
ADJUSTING
SCREWS
SLOTS
ROLLERS
To level the back of the compactor:
Tip the back of compactor up and onto a wood block.
Loosen the adjusting screws only far enough to move the
rollers to a higher or lower slot. Retighten the adjusting
screws and remove the wood block.
FRONT OF
COMPACTOR
WOOD
BLOCK
LEVELING
LEGS
To level the front of the compactor:
Tip the front of compactor up and onto a wood block.
Turn the leveling legs in or out to the desired position.
Remove the wood block.

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Section B – Cabinet
Cabinet
The compactor’s main cabinet supports and encloses
a number of sub-assemblies. These include the trash
bucket, the door, the motor, the ram, and the electrical
controls and components.
Legend
A. Trash Bucket
B. Bucket Handle
C, D. Slide Rails
E. Door Assembly
F. Safety Interlock Actuator
G. Gasket Assembly
H. Top Trim Cover
ABC, D
FG E
H

8Section B – Cabinet
Trash Bucket
REMOVE
To remove the bucket completely from the cabinet for
repairs or cleaning, follow these instructions.
2.
3.
BUCKET SLIDE
RELEASE TAB
SCREW
Pull out trash bucket until it stops.1.
Remove one screw from each of the bucket slides.2.
Press down on left and right bucket slide release tabs3.
while pulling the bucket out of the cabinet.
Bucket Handle
REMOVE AND REPLACE
The plastic bucket handle may receive a lot of “wear and
tear” simply because the operator uses it every time he
or she places trash into the compactor, or removes or
replaces the bag. If the handle is scratched, chipped or
broken, replace it.
BUCKET
HANDLE
SCREW
Remove two Phillips head screws and detach the1.
handle from the bucket.
Installation is the reverse of removal.2.

9
Section B – Cabinet
Slide Rails (Cabinet)
REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL
The compactor’s slide rails may become bent from mis-
use or the ball bearings may become worn.
RAIL
SPRING CLIPS
SCREW
NUT
SCREWS
Remove trash bucket assembly. (See Trash Bucket,1.
Remove.)
Remove two Phillips head screws from the front and2.
rear of the left track slide rail. NOTE: It is necessary to
slide the inner rail to access both screws.
Remove the slide rail from the cabinet.3.
To re-install, place slide rail onto the three “spring4.
clips” inside of the cabinet. Align holes in rail with
bracketed holes on inside of cabinet and secure with
two Phillips head screws. Repeat for other side.
Slide Rails (Bucket)
REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL
RAIL
BUCKET
SCREW
SCREWS
Remove four Phillips head screws that secure the left1.
slide rail to the bucket. Remove the rail.
Repeat Step 1 for the right slide rail.2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.3.

10 Section B – Cabinet
Door Assembly
REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL
The heavy-duty door could become dented, scratched
or bent and require replacement. Door removal is also
necessary for some service procedures.
IMPORTANT: Firmly support the door during removal
and re-installation.
SCREWS
DOOR
LOWER
HINGE
BRACKET
LOWER
HINGE
PIN
With the door closed, use a 3/16" allen wrench to1.
remove the lower hinge pin.
Carefully remove door by opening and sliding the2.
bottom of the door away from the cabinet.
To re-install, lift the door, insert the upper hinge pin3.
into the upper door bushing and move the door into
place. Insert the lower hinge pin from Step 1 and
tighten securely.
REVERSE DOOR HINGE POSITION
The compactor comes from the factory with the door
in the right-hand opening position. Use the following
instructions to reverse the door.
Remove the door (see Remove and Re-install).1.
SCREWS
DOOR
LOWER
HINGE
BRACKET
LOWER
HINGE
PIN
Use a 3/16" allen wrench to remove the lower hinge2.
pin from the cabinet (2 screws).
Turn the bracket over and install the bracket on the3.
opposite side of the cabinet using the same screws.