Ikon FWD2/1 User manual

Installation and User Manual
Food Waste Disposer
Model: FWD2/1 FWD3 FWD4
Code: 3216 3217 3218

Introduction
Your new waste disposal has been manufactured to the highest
possible standards. It is designed to be simple to operate, and
require minimal maintenance. Operation of the appliance will
depend on the type of installation detailed later in this manual.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
using the numbers located in the rear of this manual.
Please note that any electrical or plumbing work required to
install this appliance should be carried out only by an
authorised electrician.
The minimum flow rate for this appliance is 4 litres per minute.
PLEASE NOTE:
The consumer must ascertain for themselves that
Food Waste Disposals are permitted by the local
authorities in the area which they live BEFORE
installing this product.
Before using this appliance, please thoroughly
read this manual and understand the correct
procedure for using this appliance.
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Installation, Use and Care.
Thank you for choosing an Ikon Food Waste Disposer. Please
follow the installation instructions ensuring adherence to local
bylaws.
Correct installation is vital in ensuring the product performs to
the best of its ability.
Failure to adhere to these instructions may invalidate your
warranty.
Contents:
1.
Introduction
3.
Product Application
4.
Important Safety Information
5.
Installation
7.
Correct Usage
8.
Description Of Parts
9.
Detailed Product Information
10.
Troubleshooting
11.
Care And Maintenance
11.
Warranty Information
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Product Application
The Ikon Food Waste Disposer is designed to grind excess
food waste into fine particles which are then flushed through
the standard waste attached to the kitchen sink.
Due to the large range of items that can be placed into the
disposal, below is a sample of products that can be placed into
the disposal. The list should be used as a guide only.
Vegetables and vegetable by products
Vegetable roots
Nuts
Fruit
Fruit peels
Egg shell
Coffee grinds
Fish bones
Tea Leaves
Corn cob
Meat
Seeds (Not pips)
PLEASE NOTE:
NEVER PUT SOLID METAL OBJECTS INTO THE
WASTE DISPOSER. THIS INCLUDES CUTLERY,
JEWELERY, SCREWDRIVERS AND OTHER TOOLS.
DOING SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT,
INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY!!!
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Important Safety Information
1. This appliance is not intended for use by children or
mentally / physically infirm persons, or those who are lack
of knowledge and/or experience of similar products, unless
under proper supervision by their guardians.
2. DO NOT place fingers inside the appliance!
3. BEFORE servicing the appliance physically disconnect the
power supply.
4. Use only the provided “plate scraper” attached to the sealing
plug of the appliance to clear the grinding chamber or push
product into the appliance. Use no other product for this
purpose. Doing so could result in damage to the appliance,
invalidation of your warranty and/or personal injury.
5. DO NOT use this appliance to dispose of hard materials such
as: Glass, Porcelain, Plastic, Cans, Cups etc. Cutlery or any
metal objects
6. When using the appliance do not leave the sealing plug in
place. Water needs to be flushed through continuously while
the appliance is in use.
7. Do not use hot water in the appliance.
8. Ensure all connections are secure before using the appliance.
9. This appliance must be earthed.
10. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
11. Always switch off the appliance or remove the plug from the
socket-outlet before attempting to free a jammed rotor with
an implement.
12. Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not
play with the appliance.
13. After this product is installed, the operation switch (not on
product) and the reset button (at the lower position of the
product) must at a position that user can easily access.
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Installation
While reading the installation instructions, please also make
reference to the diagram on page 8. Also note that once
installed, the reset button and any reversing switches must be
readily accessible.
1. Separate the hopper from the Mounting Ring by
turning the Mounting Ring in a clockwise direction.
2. Remove the rubber Cushion Mount from the bottom
of the Sink Flange. You will then be able to remove
the Mounting Ring from the Sink Flange.
3. Unscrew the Support Ring from the Sink Flange.
4. Insert the Sink Flange using plumbers putty to
secure and sell the sink flange through the 90mm
hole in your sink.
5. From underneath the sink, slip the Fibre Gasket
onto the Sink Flange. Screw the Support Ring onto
the Sink Flange. Hand tightens the Support Ring
until the Sink Flange will not move.
6. Place the Mounting Ring over the Sink Flange and
install the rubber Cushion Mount (large side down)
so that the groove on the inside of the Cushion
Mount fits over the lip on the Sink Flange. When
installed correctly, the Mounting Ring can be pulled
down over the Cushion Mount and will rotate
freely.
7. Guide the Hopper projections into the slots on the
Mounting Ring, using the Mounting Ears, turn the
Mounting Ring anti-clockwise (right) until the
Mounting Ring locks tightly in place.
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8. If your appliance came complete with an IKON Air
Switch, install the control button in your sink top by
using a 33mm chassis punch to punch a hole in the
stainless steel. Place the top of the chrome plated
switch through the hole and hand tighten the nut.
9. Connect the supplied air hose to the base of the
chrome button and attach the other end to the white
fitting on the control box.
Secure the control box to the wall of your kitchen
cabinet using the screw holes provided. The control
box should be mounted as high as possible inside
the cupboard to eliminate any possibility of water
entering the unit in case of a flood or leak.
10. Plug the power cord into the power outlet and turn
on. You are now ready to use your new waste
disposal!
If your unit was not purchased with an Air Switch, OR the Air
Switch was purchased separately, please contact an electrician
to finish the installation of your appliance.
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Correct Usage
Operating your Food Waste Disposer could not be easier:
1. Turn on the cold tap. (Flow rate should be a minimum
of 4L per minute)
2. Turn on the appliance.
3. Place product to be disposed of into the appliance, use
the provided plug to assist in pushing the scraps into the
appliance if necessary. (NEVER use your hands or
other items to push food into the waste disposal. Only
use the tools provided with the appliance.)
4. Once the food scraps have disappeared continue
operating the appliance for approximately 20 seconds.
5. Switch off the power and water.
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Description Of Parts
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Detailed Product Information
HP(W)
Volt
s
Amp
Hz
RPM
Time
(min)
Weight
(KG)
Insulation
Rating
550
(3/4 HP)
220-
240
3.25
50
2600
8
5
B
746
(1 HP)
220-
240
4.8
50
2600
8
6
B
1. Waterproof device is fixed between the motor and
grinding mechanism.
2. The “Quick Lock” device allows for easy quick
installation/removal.
3. Highly efficient permanent motor saves energy,
produces less noise and maintains a powerful output.
4. Excessive heat and electric current protection is
installed in the appliance.
5. The highly efficient motor has permanently lubricated
bearings.
6. Special design of the grinding unit facilitates a multiple
grinding technique.
7. Multi function water seal.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Connection between
collar and the unit body
is too difficult to install
Is the cushion mount (the big seal inside the locking
ring) upside down?
Use a couple of drops of dishwasher liquid or cooking
oil to lubricate between the cushion mount and the
locking ring.
Leaking after installed
Find out where the leak is. If the leakage is located at
any joints between the product and other items (e.g.
pipe), re-install the place to stop leakage, use silicon or
thread tape if required. If it is leaking from the product
body, please contact us.
Unit vibrating terribly
A minor vibration is normal due to the nature of this
product. If the vibrating is shaking your sink and bench
top, or the product has suddenly vibrate, it is generally
because one of the two blades inside the chamber is
blocked by foreign items. Disconnect this product from
the power supply and remove this foreign item.
Motor stopped working
Check power supply;
Check the reset button at the bottom of the product.
Push it in if it has popped out.
Disconnect the product from power, remove the rubber
splash guard from sink drain and check if the turning
pad is blocked. The turning pad should be able to turn
freely either clockwise or anti-clockwise.
If it is jammed, remove the blocked item .
If it is not jammed, call us to make a warranty claim.
Please be aware that in the event of a warranty call for a faulty
installation or user fault, you will be charged as this is not
covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
To contact us please call 0800 83 83 84
Ikon Commercial Ltd
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Care and Maintenance
Due to the appliances design no special maintenance is
required.
Keep all toxic and hazardous chemicals away from the
appliance.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This product carries a two-year parts and labour warranty
(unless otherwise stated on your invoice) subject to the
Warranty terms and conditions as laid out in this manual.
In the unlikely event this product requires servicing within this
period, please contact the supplier listed below.
Proof of purchase will be required. To make a warranty claim,
please contact directly to:
Ikon™ Commercial Limited
PO BOX 15158
Dinsdale,
Hamilton
NEW ZEALAND
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Freephone: 0800 83 83 84
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WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
IKON® Commercial Ltd (IKON), as a NZ importer, hereby warrants (subject to the
exclusions and conditions set out below) to the consumer (the Consumer) of the
IKON brand of electrical appliances supplied directly or indirectly by or from IKON
that the product (the Product) shall be free from manufacturing defects in materials
or workmanship for a period that is agreed at the time of purchase from the date of
original purchase of the product from IKON or from the retailer (as the case may
be).
Subject to the below mentioned exclusions and conditions, the obligations of IKON
under this warranty shall be limited to either of the following (at IKON’s sole
options):
1.To without charge repair or replace the defective Product (or the defective parts
thereof) and in some circumstances to reinstall the repaired or replaced Product
(or to pay reasonable costs of installations); Or
2. To refund the Consumer the original purchase price for the deffective product
AND such repair, replacement or refund shall constitute fulfilment of all of IKON’s
obligations under this warranty. To the extent permitted by law, IKON will not
whether by virtue of the warranty or otherwise be liable for and hereby disclaims
and liability for any incidental, economic or consequential loss, expenditure or
damage, directly or indirectly suffered by the Consumer or any other person in
respect to any defect in the product.
This warranty does not apply if:
1. The Product has been installed, used or cared for in an improper manner or
otherwise contrary to any specifications, instructions or recommendations contained
in any brochure or materials supplied on the original purchase of the Product.
2. Any attempt is made to repair or modify the Product in any way by any person
without the written authority of IKON.
3. Installations of the Product has occurred without regard to the installation
instructions provided and full consideration is given to all regulatory codes covering
electrical, gas and plumbing installations.
4. That this warranty does not extend to:
a) Optional glass lids for hobs apart from claims, which relate to mechanical
or physical damage thereof at the date of purchase;
b) Light globes of any age;
c) Damage to the ceramic glass caused by liquid or solid spill-overs, lack of
maintenance or impact;
d) Damage to surface coatings caused by cleaning or maintenance using
products not recommended by the owner’s handbook;
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e) Defects caused by normal wear and tear, accident, negligence, alteration or
misuse;
f) The Product is not in the possession of the original Consumer;
g) The Product has been dismantled, repaired or serviced by other than an
authorised IKON service person.
5. A claim under this warranty is not notified in writing to IKON within a
reasonable period after the defect in the Product would have become apparent to a
reasonable person.
Any claim under this warranty must be made in writing to IKON and must be
supported by reasonable evidence of the date of original purchase of the Product and
suspected defects in the Product must be made available for inspection by IKON or
its authorised representatives. Freight costs of appliance delivery to IKON are the
responsibility of the Consumer if the product is under Return to Base Warranty.
Nothing in the Product warranty shall override or negative any statutory right or
remedy that may be available to the Consumer under The Consumer Guarantees Act
1993, except where the Consumer has acquired or held himself out as acquiring the
Product for the purpose of business.
Disclaimer
IKON® Commercial Limited, a company, is constantly seeking ways to improve the
specifications, design and production of the Product. Alterations take place
continually. Whilst every effort is made to produce up to date literature, brochures
should not be regarded as an infallible guide to the current specifications, nor does
it constitute an offer for the sale of any particular Product.
Product cut-outs indicated in our literature are indicative only. Actual examples of
the Product only should be used to define cut-out sizes. Distributors, agents and
retailers have no authority to bind IKON by any express or implied undertaking or
representation.
Warranty Note
Please use the elbow provided when installing this
product. Failure to do so will result in any
warranty claims becoming void or invalid
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Copyright © Ikon Commercial 2010. All rights reserved.
The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific
products and models described at the date of issue. Under
our policy of continuous product improvement, these
specifications may change at any time. You should therefore
check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly
describes the product currently available.
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Waste Disposal
Installation instructions and user guide
Published: 04/2010