Broan Elite 15XEWT User manual

Trash Compactors
January 2009

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Almost everything normally placed
in your kitchen garbage can be
placed in a trash compactor, with
the exception of paint,oil,aerosol
cans and other hazardous materials.

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No one really talks about it.The waste can under the kitchen sink.
It’s a necessary evil, or so they say. But that all changes with a
Broan Elite Trash Compactor.
Broan has been designing these convenience appliances for
nearly 40 years, refining the product while defining the category.
And the result? A new line of products that is the perfect
complement to today’s high-style appliances, and
environmentally-conscious homeowners.
Broan Elite XE and Broan Elite
trash compactors take convenience,
hygiene and style to a new level.
But beautiful lines, rich finishes
and automatic cycling features
are just part of the story.
Inside is a clean compartment, a crushing mechanism with 3,000
pounds of continual force, electronic controls, and odor reduction
systems. But what you take outside is what really makes a difference.
Broan helps reduce your waste volume by 75%, and while that’s
fewer steps to the garage, it’s also less volume at the curb, and a
smaller bundle in the truck that hauls it away. And that’s when it all
makes sense: if everybody reduced volume, fewer
trips would be needed to the landfill, which
means less fuel, less traffic, and a cleaner
environment all the way around. Who
would have thought it all started under
the kitchen sink?
Six bags reduced to one. And five fewer trips to the garage.

Beauty. Brawn. And intelligence, too.
Broan Elite XE
Broan Elite XE models are available with
an arched stainless steel door, as well as
flat-front doors in stainless steel, white or
black. For a custom look, a wood or tile
insert tray lets you match the materials
and cabinetry in your home. See pages
8 and 9 for more ideas.
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Broan Elite XE. Beauty that performs—automatically. Broan makes everything about trash
removal easier. It starts with a reversible door that opens like a refrigerator, simplifying access to an easy-
to-reach and clean compartment.To handle the load, ball-bearing slides enable the trash bucket to glide out
effortlessly. Our unique drop-down bucket front means there’s no awkward lifting over the side, and conveniently
placed electronic controls and our auto-delay function let you program the compactor to start when you’re
away. Then, the touch of a single button sets it for duty, and you can forget about it—you’ll never come home
to an overflowing waste receptacle again. But best of all, Broan Elite XE compactors keep odors in check.
Our exclusive system actually helps eliminate odors by neutralizing them, rotates a fresh segment into place
automatically every month, and lets you know when it’s time for replacement.
Programmable compaction cycle with five-minute
memory back-up during power outage
Dimpled compacting plate
crushes bottles and cansFull extension ball-bearing drawer slides
A six-month, odor-reduction disc automatically
advances and features a replacement indicator
Broan Elite XE Features
3000 lbs. of continual compaction force and
¾ horsepower motor deliver powerful performance
and 6 to 1 compaction ratio.
1.55 cubic foot, painted steel trash bucket holds
30 lbs. of compacted trash.
Programmable compaction cycle for automatic operation
with 5-minute memory back-up during a power outage.
Six-month, auto advance, odor control system
with disc change indicator.
Full extension, ball-bearing drawer slides.
Stainless steel compacting plate.
Insulated door with magnetic gasket for quiet cycling.
Activation button with status LED.
Fully-enclosed, adjustable height, painted metal cabinet
with fingerprint resistant coating.
Reversible 170° hinged door.
Child lock with removable key provides peace of mind.
Integral bag storage compartment means bags are
always within reach.
Optional toe kick kit for freestanding installations
(see page 10 for details).
Stainless
Steel
Gloss
White
Gloss
Black

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Proof that a trash compactor
can look smashing.
Broan Elite
Broan Elite Trash Compactors feature
flat-front doors in stainless steel, white or
black. Choose a model with a door insert
tray and add tile or a cabinet-matching
wood panel, as shown here. See pages
8 and 9 for more ideas.

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Broan Elite Features
3000 lbs. of continual compaction force and
¾ horsepower motor delivers powerful performance
and 6 to 1 compaction ratio.
1.55 cubic foot, painted steel trash bucket
holds 30 lbs. of compacted trash.
Six-month, manual advance,
odor control system.
Full extension, ball-bearing drawer slides provide
effortless gliding of trash bucket.
Painted steel compacting plate is specially designed
to crush bottles and cans.
Magnetic door gasket for a positive seal.
Fully-enclosed, adjustable height, painted metal
cabinet with fingerprint resistant coating.
Reversible 170° hinged door.
Child lock with removable key provides peace of mind.
Integral bag storage compartment means bags are
always within reach.
Optional toe kick kit for freestanding installations
(see page 10 for details).
Broan Elite. Convenience made easy in a few simple steps. Like its more automated
sibling, Broan Elite trash compactors simplify waste containment and removal. A full-swinging, reversible door
opens to an easy-to-clean compartment and a full-extension trash bucket. Its simplified control panel requires
just two settings to start the process.Turn the activation key, close the door and touch one button.That’s
it. Removing the compacted bag is easy, too—lower the bucket front and slide the bag forward to the floor.
There’s no more lifting over the side. Broan Elite compactors also use our exclusive six-month odor control
and neutralizing system. Rotate the dial once a month and a fresh segment is ready to work.
Simplified two-step control panel
Dimpled compaction plate designed
for crushing bottles and cansFull extension ball-bearing drawer slides
Stainless
Steel
Gloss
White
Gloss
Black

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Shown: Model 15XEWT
Shown: Model 15XETT
Personalize your style.
Broan trash compactors let you make your own design
statement. If you prefer to have appliances blend in
seamlessly with your cabinetry, select a trash compactor
designed to accept a wood insert door front. Your
cabinetmaker simply creates an insert with a profile
that matches your doors or drawers.
To accent tile backsplashes or to carry the rich
textures of the floor vertically, consider a compactor
with a tile insert door front.
Of course, the coordinated look can
be achieved as well with appliance
matching solids in rich gloss black
or white, or classic stainless steel.
Whatever you choose, Broan has
you covered.

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Shown: Model 15XEWH and 15WH Shown: Model 15XEBL and 15BL
Broan Elite XE with Arched Stainless Steel Door
It’s a distinctive appearance you’ll find only from Broan.
Broan Elite XE and Broan Elite with flat front
appliance matching Gloss White finish.
Broan Elite XE and Broan Elite with flat front
stainless steel door.
Broan Elite XE and Broan Elite with flat front
appliance matching Gloss Black finish.
Shown: Model 15XESSA
Shown: Model 15XEWH and 15WH
Shown: Model 15XESS and 15SS
Shown: Model 15XEBL and 15BL

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Beauty that stands on its own.
When it’s not convenient or possible for built-in
installation, Broan Elite offers the perfect
solution—a Toe Kick Kit that allows the compactor
to stand alone. All models feature finger-print
resistant finishes on the top and sides. Cap your
compactor with our Hard Maple Cutting Board or
create a custom top to match your existing décor.
Shown: Model 15XEBL
Toe Kick Kit: 15TCTK
Hard Maple Cutting Board: 15TCBB
Adjustable feet on the optional toe kick allow precise
height and leveling adjustment. Model 15TCTK
Our optional, one-inch thick, Hard Maple Cutting
Board provides a generous 330 square inches of food
preparation space. A full perimeter groove prevents
liquids from reaching the edge of the board.The
cutting board rests on non-skid rubber feet, and lifts
off for easy cleanup. Model 15TCBB

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Specifications and Accessories
Broan Trash Compactors Specifications
Model
Number Door Width and Finish
Compacting
Power
Motor
Horse Power
Compacting
Ratio Dimensions Electrical
Odor
Control
Programmable
Operation
Broan Elite XE
15XEWH 15" Automatic Compactor,
White Door 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 211⁄2" 120V • •
15XEBL 15" Automatic Compactor,
Black Door 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 211⁄2" 120V • •
15XESS 15" Automatic Compactor,
Stainless Steel Flat Door 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 211⁄2" 120V • •
15XESSA 15" Automatic Compactor,
Stainless Steel Arched Door 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 221⁄4" 120V • •
15XEWT 15" Automatic Compactor,
Wood Trim Door Pan 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 211⁄2" 120V • •
15XETT 15" Automatic Compactor,
Tile Trim Door Pan 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 211⁄2" 120V • •
Broan Elite
15WH 15" Compactor, White Door 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 211⁄2" 120V •
15BL 15" Compactor, Black Door 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 211⁄2" 120V •
15SS 15" Compactor,
Stainless Steel Flat Door 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 211⁄2" 120V •
15WT 15" Compactor,
Wood Trim Door Pan 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 211⁄2" 120V •
15TT 15" Compactor,
Tile Trim Door Pan 3000 lbs. 3/4 hp 6:1 147⁄8" x 341⁄8" x 211⁄2" 120V •
21½
14 7⁄8
341⁄8
15XEWH
15XEBL
15XESS
15XEWT
15XETT
15WH
15BL
15SS
15WT
15TT
15XESSA
Dimensional Drawings
Accessories
15TCBL Compactor Bags for 15" models Master Pack
of 60
15TCOD Odor Control Disc Master Pack
of 10
15TCTK Free standing Toe Kick Kit for 15" models
15TCBB Hard Maple Cutting Board for 15" models 1" Thick
22¼
14 7⁄8
341⁄8

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