Household Essentials TK10 Quick reference guide

USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Household Essentials®, maker of TK products (hereafter called TK), warrants TK to be free of defects
in material or workmanship under normal household use when cared for according to the instructions
during the product’s warranty period. This warranty applies only to residential use of TK and the original
end-user purchaser within the original country of purchase. The warranty period begins on the date of
retail purchase by the original end-user purchaser and is non-transferable. Warranty periods may vary
per model and/or retailer from which TK is purchased. Minor imperfections and slight color variations
may be considered normal. The warranty excludes damage to the product from any abuse or misuse.
Abuse or misuse includes, but is not limited to: improper cleaning, neglect, accident, alteration, theft, fire
or use in a commercial establishment.
Additional Terms and Conditions
This warranty may:
• Require dated proof of purchase (ex. copy of a receipt)
• Exclude discounted merchandise.
This warranty expressly excludes:
• Any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts, and repair services
other than those authorized by Household Essentials®
• Retail and commercial establishments
• Claims made by non-original end-user and/or claims made from/in country different from
original country of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
• Lost or stolen products
• Normal wear and tear, e.g., dents, scratches, and/or others conditions that occur over time
through normal use
• Modified or intentionally damaged product
• Parts or products that have been disposed
• Deterioration of product arising under inappropriate exposure to extreme conditions such as
outdoor weather, heat, and/or cold
• All incidental or consequential damage that results from user mishandling or from use other
than product’s intended use in a typical household
• Products purchased from unauthorized retailers, e.g., Craigslist, eBay, garage sales
• User dissatisfaction with the product when it performs as advertised.
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Using the TK10
Opening and closing:
• Step on the foot pedal to open. Release to close.
• Slide lid lock (inside rim of trash can near hinge) over to keep lid open. Release to close.
Changing the trash bag: quality 10 or 13-gallon trash bags recommended.
1. Lock open the trash can lid using lid lock and remove the TK plastic liner.
2. Remove filled trash bag and place new trash bag into the liner. Fold the bag’s
opening over the liner’s rim and push excess through the bag locking mechanism.
3. Return the liner to the trash can and release the lid lock.
Krushing trash: begin compacting trash when trash can is half full.
1. Hold the CD handle with your dominant hand.
2. Press down slowly and firmly, using your body weight release lid and
compact the trash. Skin and clothes should not come in contact
with the can or its contents.
3. Return CD back to start and snap it into place.
Securing Compaction Device
2-Hand Method
1. Hold the CD by the handle with your dominant hand.
2. Place your non-dominant hand on top front of the lid (the side that opens) for resistance.
3. Pull the CD until it snaps into place with a “click”.
1-Hand Method
1. Hold the CD by the handle with the 4 fingers of your dominant hand near the lid of the can.
2. Place the thumb of your dominant hand on the top front of the lid for resistance.
3. Pull the CD until it snaps into place with an audible “click”.
Tips and Troubleshooting
• Use TK10 for kitchen trash—including food waste when composting is not an option—
and all recyclables EXCEPT GLASS.
• Make sure all packaging is removed from TK, especially in the lid and around the CD.
• Begin compacting when trash is half full and repeat until bag is filled.
• Open the bottom of cardboard boxes (like cereal and cracker boxes) for easier compaction.
• Discard plastic containers with lids off for easier compaction.
Cleaning
• Regularly rinse the CD in the kitchen sink.
• Clean CD thoroughly with warm soapy water as needed.
DO NOT submerge in water or place in dishwasher.
• Wipe surfaces with a soft damp sponge or lemon oil.
• Deep clean stainless steel can and plastic liner outdoors
using a soft sponge and soapy water. We recommend
the garden hose for a rinse!
Congratulations on your purchase of the TK10:
The Ultimate Home Trash Krusher!
The TK10 was designed and manufactured to ensure years of trouble-free convenience and cost savings.
Your TK10 unit comes with a 10-year warranty. See the last page of this brochure for more information!
Unpacking and Assembling
Remove all packaging from product:
• Remove packing between plastic liner and stainless steel can.
• Remove packing foam and/or cardboard rim tucked under lid.
• Remove packing from around Compaction Device (CD), which is packaged separately from the lid.
Assemble TK:
1. [OPTIONAL] Install a quality 10 or 13-gallon trash bag into the liner.
Fold the bag’s opening over the liner rim and push excess through bag locking mechanism.
2. Insert plastic liner into stainless steel can.
3. Snap CD into place with handle up and the rounded edge with word “FRONT”
facing the front of the can. SEE Securing Compaction Device.
USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
TK10 Parts:
1.
Compaction Device (CD)
Manual trash compacter that snaps into
the lid of the TK10.
2.
Lid with stay-open lock
The lid lock, a plastic push lever, is on
the interior side of the lid hinge.
3.
Heavy-duty plastic liner with bag
locking mechanism
The bag locking mechanism is built into
the back of the liner.
4.
Fingerprint-proof stainless steel can
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Foot-pedal with soft-touch
The lid stays open as long as the
pedal is pressed and closes when it is
released.
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