KitchenAid KCCC151EBL1 User manual

TABLEOF
CONTENTS
Compactor Safety .......................................................... 3
Electrical Requirements ................................................ 4
How Your Compactor Works ........................................ 4
Parts and Features .......................................................... 5
Installing Your Compactor ............................................ 6
Space Requirements .................................................... 6
Unpacking Your Compactor .......................................... 7
Freestanding and Undercounter Installation .................. 7
Adjusting the Toe Plate .................................................. 9
Changing the Decorative Panel .................................... g
Installing a Custom-Made Panel .................................. 9
Using Your Compactor ................................................ 10
Using the Charcoal Air Filter ........................................ 10
Starting Your Compactor ............................................ 11
Using Solid (Locked) Cycle ........................................ 11
Removing a Filled Bag ................................................ 12
Installing a New Bag .................................................... 12
Caring for Your Compactor .......................................... 13
Changing the Charcoal Air Filter ................................ 13
Cleaning Your Compactor .......................................... 13
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 14
Assistance or Service .................................................. 15
Warranty ........................................................................ 16

COMPACTORSAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
•Read all instructions before using the compactor.
• Close supervision is necessary when used by or
near children. Do not allow to be used as a toy. or
to run unattended at any time. Lock Key Switch
when not in use and store key out of reach of
children.
• Do not touch moving parts.
• Do not operate with a damaged cord set. plug,
motor, or after damage in any manner. Have the
compactor examined, repaired or adjusted by an
authorized serviceperson.
• Do not compact toxic or volatile flammable material
such as oily rags and insect sprays. Do not compact
lighted cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or burning
items. Do not overload the compactor.
• Do not take apart the compactor. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when
subsequently used.
• Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp objects
can pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not
overload trash bag with heavy material such as
glass.
• Use only for intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use other than manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
• This compactor is intended for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Recommended Grounding Method
This compactor is for use on a single phase, 115-volt, 60
Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly ground-
ed circuit and is equipped with a grounding plug as shown
below. Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommend-
ed. it is recommended that a separate circuit serving only
this appliance be provided. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric current. Do
not modify the plug attached to the compactor; use only
with a grounded receptacle.
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The compacting ram is the part of the compactor which
compresses the trash. The compacting ram does not go
to the bottom of the drawer. You will not see compact-
ing of trash the first few times you load the compactor.
NOTE: The compactor drawer should be about 1/2 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.
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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 drawer. The
drawer monitor switch senses a "misload" and causes the
ram to return to the "up" position without compacting.
This compactor must be grounded while in use to reduce
the risk of electric shock. The compactor is equipped with
a three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding-type
plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The green
(or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the ground-
ing wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow)
wire to a live terminal. The outlet should be properly
installed and grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. No
adapter should be used with this appliance.

PARTS AND FEATURES
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1. Key-knob start switch
2. Charcoal air filter switch
3. Drawer handle
4. Model and serial number
label
5. Wraparound panel
6. Touch-toe bar drawer opener
7. Compact switch
8. Activated charcoal air filter
9. Drawer monitor switch
10. Bag retainer buttons
11. Bag carrier handle
12. Lever-action lock

INSTALLING
YOUR
COMPACTOR
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Use and Care Guide for future reference
and for local electrical inspector's use, if required.
Cutout dimensions
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8..
from eiwthle.r"side
18" min.
/(45.7cm)
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Check the location where your compactor wilt be
installed. The cabinet opening should be square. You
should be able to fully open the compactor drawer. Six
inches (15.2 cm) of clearance is needed on the right side
of compactor drawer to be able to remove compactor
bag. Allow 23 inches (58.4 cm) in front of the compactor
to remove drawer.
24" min.
(6_ 15¼" min.
(38.7 cm)
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Clearance dimensions
34¼"min.
(87 cm)
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
compactor.
Failure to do so can result in back or other
injury,
Product dimensions
The overall look of your compactor may vary.
34_" 1
(38.1 cm) 161 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
clearance to the
nearest vertical
wall on the right
side of compactor
is needed to
remove bag.
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--23" (58.4 cm) clearance in
front of the compactor is
needed to fully open or
remove compactor drawer.

IMPORTANT:
• Do not grasp console to move compactor.
•Begin in the room where the compactor will be
located.
1. Remove compactor from shipping carton. Remove
all protective packaging materials such as tape and
shipping pads. Remove waxy residue caused by pro-
tective shipping material with a mild solution of liquid
household cleaner and water.
2. Check that power supply cord is attached to the cord
clip on the rear of the compactor.
cord
clip
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3. Place two corner posts from carton on floor near com-
pactor. Open compactor drawer and remove any ship-
ping materials or other items shipped in the drawer. Do
not remove the compactor bag (if installed). Grasp the
handle and raise the front of drawer until it clears the
drawer stops. Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out
of compactor. Place the drawer on the two corner
posts.
4. Place the other two corner posts on the floor to the
side of the compactor. Grasp the sides of the com-
pactor cabinet and put compactor on its side on top of
the corner posts. Remove the shipping base from the
bottom of compactor.
leveling legs
Freestanding and Undercounter Installation
NOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make
sure you have everything necessary for correct installa-
tion. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to contact a qualified installer to assure that
electrical installation meets all national and local codes
and ordinances.
Tools and materials needed for installation:
Level
Pliers
Scissors
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-Blade screwdriver
Utility knife
Measuring tape
_6" (8 mm)-Box-end wrench
Gloves
IMPORTANT:
•Do not grasp console to move compactor.
•Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard
before moving compactor across floor to prevent
damaging floor covering.
•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.
Place level inside on the floor of the cabinet. Check
that the compactor is level from front to back and side
to side. Adjust the leveling legs until the compactor is
level.
2. Move the compactor close to itsfinal position. Plug
the power supply cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet.
3. Carefully move compactor into itsfinal position.
Check that compactor is still level. Repeat step 1
if necessary.
4. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom
of drawer into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will
go over drawer stops. Close drawer. Check if drawer
opens freely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see
"Adjusting the Toe Plate" for further instructions.

Undercounter installation:
NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided with full
cabinet models.
1. Measure the height of your cabinet opening. The top of
the compactor should be at least _" (3 mm) from the
top of the cabinet opening.
The rear wheels are preset for a cabinet opening
height of 341/4"(87 cm) (Position "A").
To adjust for other cabinet opening heights, loosen
screw just enough to clear stud from hole in position
"A". Move the rear wheel and stud to position "B" or "C"
as needed for your cabinet opening measurement:
Position B: 34¼" to 34_J' (87 to 87.5 cm)
Position C: 34_," to 34%" (87.5 to 88 cm)
Tighten screw. Repeat for other rear wheel.
cabinet
_-Iocating stud
wheel J
bracket __
assembly
_/ self-tapping
screw (pivot)
2. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet.
Adjust legs so there will be a _" (3 mm) to ¼" (6.4 mm)
space between the top of the compactor and the top of
the cabinet opening. Stand the compactor upright.
3. For model with cabinet, remove the plastic plugs from the
compactor cabinet top.
4. Determine if you want the compactor frame or drawer
front flush with the cabinet front.
Using the two #8 -18 x _" (8 mm) screws, installthe
retaining brackets to cabinet top as needed:
If the compactor frame is to be flush with the cabinet
front, place retaining bracket screws through "A".
If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the
cabinet front, place retaining bracket screws through
_C _ ,
If the compactor is to be midway between "A" and
"C", place retaining bracket screws through "B".
5. Carefully lift the front slightly and roll compactor into
the cabinet opening.
countertop
Using the two #8 -18 x _' (12 mm) screws, fasten the
retaining brackets to the underside of the countertop
with the mounting screws.
If brackets cannot be attached to the underside of
countertop, attach mounting clips to brackets. Fasten
compactor to cabinet front with mounting screws
through mounting clips ...............................................
retaining
mounting
screw
Countertop mounting
retaining
bracket
mounting
clip
,mounting
Cabinet-front mounting
6. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom
of drawer into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will go
over drawer stops. Close drawer. Check if drawer opens
freely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see "Adjusting
the Toe Plate" for further instructions.

Adjusting the Toe Plate
If the toe plate rubs the floor covering, the toe plate
clearance may be changed as follows:
1. Mark on each side of the toe plate the amount of toe
plate that rubs the floor covering.
2. Remove the drawer from the unit. (See step 3 in the
"Unpacking Your Compactor" section.)
3. Use a ruler and a pencil or chalk to draw a line
between the marks on each side of toe plate.
4. Use scissors or utility knife to cut toe plate along line.
Flat panel: A_=" (5.6 mm) thick panel is required. This is
the same thickness as a standard _" plywood or paneling.
_" I_ 14%"
(5.6 mm)_ L_ (37.2 cm) • _" (8 ram) all
_around
panel or
decorative
trim
outer section
of panel
22'_"
(58.3 cm)
5. Replace drawer. If toe plate still rubs floor covering,
repeat steps 1-4.
The color panel on the front of your compactor's drawer
reverses to another color. You may also be able to order
an extra color panel, depending on the model you have.
Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer.
Installing a Custom-Made Panel
Paint, wallpaper or other material
can be applied to the color panel.
A custom-made flat or raised panel
can be installed in place of the
color panel(s) and spacers (right).
__ spacers
outside front
pa
drawer IT-" I
trim _'
Custom-made panel dimensions
Raised panel: The outer section of panel must be _="
(5.6 mm) thick to fit intotrim. Decorative trim or raised panel
sections must be _," (8 mm) from all edges of outer section.
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 "Changing the Standard Panel,"
but remove all the cardboard spacers.
2. Slide customized panel into trim.
3. Reattach handle.
4. Slide the drawer back in. (See "Replacing the Drawer"
in the "Cleaning Inside the Cabinet" section.)
Trim for custom front panel
Order trim for installation of a custom front panel through
your KitchenAid dealer or by calling the KitchenAid
Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-422-1230. In
Canada, call 1-800-461-5681.
The custom front panels available are:
Part No. 9871381 (Brushed stainless steel)
Part No. 9871382 (White)
Part No. 9871383 (Black)
Part No. 9871384 (Almond)
See the installation instructions for panel dimensions.
23_¾_"
(60.5 cm)
_.-- 14%"
(37.2 cm)
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USING YOUR
COMPACTOR
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Explosion Hazard
Do not compact any container, aerosol cans, or
cloths which might contain insecticide, hair
spray, engine starting fluid, paints, liquids,
thinners, or any other poisonous or explosive
products.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
To use the filter
1. Set the Charcoal Air Filter switch to ON. The Air Filter
indicator lights up. The fan creates air movement in the
compactor for odor removal.
NOTE: The Charcoal Air Filter works even when the
Key-Knob is in the OFF position.
2. Set the Charcoal Air Filter switch to OFF to turn off the
fan.
ON Indicator
OFF
Open the drawer
Lift and pull the handle or press the drawer opener to
open the drawer.
OR
Cut Hazard
Do not push items down into compactor with
hands or feet.
Doing so can result in cuts.
The fan-powered Charcoal Air Filter absorbs and mini-
mizes odor. The degree of odor in the compactor
depends on the type of trash placed in it. The length of
time before the filter needs to be replaced varies with the
type of trash compacted. Under normal use the filter
should be replaced once or twice per year.
Put in the trash
NOTE: You will not see compacting of trash the first
few times you load the compactor. The compactor
drawer should be about 1/2 full before the compactor
can begin to compress the load,
1. Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.
2. Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the
drawer.
3. Do not load bottles in an upright position in drawer as
shown here.
4. Do not compact items that may develop offensive
odors such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, dispos-
able diapers, or personal hygiene items.
Close the drawer
Push drawer in until it stops.
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1. Set Compact switch to NORMAL
(ADD TRASH).
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SOLID
(LOCKED)
NORMAL
(ADD TRASH)
2. Turn the Key-knob to START and then release the
Key-knob.
OFF
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3. Compactor stops after completing cycle.
NOTE: For safety, when the compacting cycle is done,
turn the Key-knob to OFF. Remove the Key-knob and
store it in a safe place out of children's reach.
OFF
DN
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The Solid (locked) cycle extends the use of a bag by
putting constant pressure on the trash to keep it from
springing back. Regular use of the Solid (locked) cycle
can increase bag capacity up to 25%.
During the Solid (locked) cycle, the ram will stay in the
down position for extra compacting. While the Solid
(locked) cycle is operating, an indicator shows on the
Compact switch. The drawer is locked and cannot be
opened when the ram is down. For best results, use the
Solid (locked) cycle for at least 30 minutes at a time.
To use Solid (Locked) cycle
1. Set Compact switch to SOLID (LOCKED).
[Pc%)
_-Indicator
NORMAL
(ADD TRASH)
2. Turn the Key-Knob to START and then release the
Key-Knob.
NOTE: The indicator on the Compact switch shows
when the Solid (locked) cycle is in use.
OFF
START
3. After 30 minutes or more, set the Compact switch to
NORMAL (ADD TRASH) or turn the Key-Knob to
START to raise the
compacting ram.
II OFF
S_LIDD)OR _N
NOTE: For safety, when the compacting cycle is done,
turn the Key-Knob to OFF. Remove the key and store it in
a safe place out of children's reach.
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