KitchenAid KCC-151 User manual

Installation Instructions
for your new undercounter
KCC-151 COMPACTOR
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COMPACTOR . . .
Be sure your compactor IS properly Installed in an appropriate level area and a place suitable for the size,
functton and protection of the compactor.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe All Governing Codes and Ordinances
A 120.Volt, 60 Hz. AC only. 15.Ampere fused electrrcal supply IS required (Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended ) It is recommended that a separate circuit servrng only thus appltance be provided DO NOT use
an extensron cord.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND PRONG.
For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded
This appliance IS equrpped with a power supply cord
havtng a 3-prong grounding plug To mlnimlze possble
shock hazard, the cord must be plugged Into a matlng 3-
prong grounding type wall receptacle, grounded In
accordance with the Natlonal ElectrIcal Code and local
codes and ordinances If a mattng wall receptacle IS not
avallable. It IS the personal responslbllity and obligation of
the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle Installed by a quaIlfled electrIcIan. See Figure 1
&PRONG
GROUNOING TYPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
POWER SUPPLY
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-lMPORlANT-
DO NOT REMOVE THIS INSTRUCTION SHEETUNTIL READYFOR INSTALLATION.
AFTERCOMPLETINGTHEIMSTALIATION.SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREUSE.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND
CAREFULLY. THEY WILL SIMPLIFY THE INSTALLATION.
1. After removing the shipping carton, be sure to remove
all protective packaging materials such as tape and
shipping pads. Put extra key-knob In a safe place
Waxy residue from protective shipping material may
be removed from compactor with a mild solution of
liquid household cleaner and water.
2. Your compactor is designed for recessed installation.
A six (6) inch clearance from the right edge of the
drawer front is desirable for added convenience in bag
removal. Also allow twenty-three (23) Inches in front
of the appliance for drawer removal. See Figure 3.
COMPACTOR
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3. The compactor’s overall dlmenslons are Height 34.
l/16” (min.), Depth 24”. Width 15”. Select a cabinet
opening to fit. See Fi.qure 4.
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FIGURE4
4. Remove drawer as shown
a Grip handle and raise front of drawer uri!!! ,I
clears stops See Figure 5
b. Grasp side ridges of !he drawer and lift drawr>r
out See Flgure 6.
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FIGURE5 FIGURE6
5. Remove any materials that are shipped In the drawer
Some models have a literature storage compartment
located inside the front panel. See Figure 9. DO NOT
REMOVE THE BAG.
6. Lay two carton corner posts or other protective
material (such as a throw rug) on the floor, then lay
the umt on either of Its sides on the corner posts. The
corner posts will protect the finish of the compactor
and the floor See Figure 8. NOTE: Do not truck or
handle by console.
FIGURE8
Remove the cardboard shipplng pad located on the
bottom See Figure 8 Stand compactor upright
7. A grounded receptacle should be located 18” (mln )
from the floor and in the center of the opening. See
Fioure 9
8. FIGURE9
Before moving the compactor Into posItion, measure
the cabinet opening as shown In Figure 70 To
determIne If height adjustmenr IS required. see steps
9 and 10 below
-CABINET OPENING
FIGURE10
9. The rear wheels of your compactor are preset for a
mlnlmgm cabinet opening of 34-l ‘8” to 34-l 14”
(posItIon A) To adjust for higher openings. t:ll the
compactor to one side and support with a corner post
or a screwdrtver handle
CAUTION: Use care so that the compactor does
not drop on your hand.
10. To adjust the height. remove screw from posltton A”
In Figure 11. Move the rear wheel and screw to
posltlon “B or C”,
34-l/4” to 34.1,*2” use position “B”
34-l/2” to 34.3/4” use posltion “C”
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FIGURE 11
Repeat for other rear wheel
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11. Loosen the screws In the top retaining brackets.
Rotate the brackets from shipping posrtion to the
install position. Retighten. See Figure 12.
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FIGURE 12
NOTE: Position “A’‘-Compactor frame willbe flush with
cabinets. Remove cabinet mount screws from retaining
brackets. Save for use in step 13.
Position “B”-Midpoint between position “A” and “C. ”
Position “C”--Drawer front will be flush with cabinets.
12. When moving or lifting the compactor, use a glove to
protect and cushion your hand.
To prevent damage to floor covering, do not allow the
rear frame of the compactor to touch the floor when
lrftrng or rolling. (See Figure 13.)
FIGURE 13
Alrgn the rear of the compactor wrth the cabinet
openrng Plug the power cord Into a properly grounded
receptacle. See Frgures 1, 2 and 9.
Lrft the front of the compactor and roll Into the
openrng untrl the retarnrng brackets stop the unrt
13. Fasten the retarnrng brackets to the undersrde of the
counter top wrth the screws provided Use auxiliary
clip for fastenrng to cabrnet front when counter fop
mountrng method IS not permissible See Figure 14.
RETAINER BRACKET
\ RETAINER BRACKET
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MOUNTING SCREW
COUNTERTOPMOUNTING Al TEERNATECABINET FRONT
FIGURE 14
MOUNTIMING
Lift the front of the compactor until it is parallel with
the cabinet front. Place a screwdriver or other wedge
under the front edge of the compactor.
14. Loosen the screws to the front levelers (do not remove
screws). Pivot the levelers to the floor and retighten
screws. See Figure 15.
FIGURE15
15. Replace the drawer.
ADJUSTABLE TOE PLATE
In some installations, the toe plate may rub the floor
covering. If this occurs, the toe plate clearance may be
changed as follows:
1. Determine the amount of interference of the toe plate
with the floor covering.
2. Remove the drawer from the unrt. (Refer to Step 3 of
the Installation Instructions.)
3. Lay drawer so the front panel faces upward. Protect
the floor.
4. With a ruler and a pencrl or chalk, draw a line where
the toe plate interferes with the.floor covering.
5. Use a pair of scrssors and cut toe plate along this line.
See Figure 16.
6. Replace drawer In unit
FIGURE16
CHANGING FRONT PANEL COLOR
During installation, or in the future, you may wish to
change the front panel color. Your compactor has an extra
panel, which offers four color options. See detail of
assembly in Figure 17.
COLOR PANELS
DRAWER TRIM
FIGURE17
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CAUTION: The panels have cut metal edges. Handle
carefully to avold cutr to hands and scratcher on panela.
To change the front panel color:
1. Remove the drawer from the unit. (See Step 4 of the
Installation Instructions.)
2. Remove handle by removing the screws at the top
inside of the drawer.
3. Remove spacer and inside panel. See Figure 16.
4. Remove spacer and center panel if supplied.
5. Remove outside front panel. DO NOT SCRATCH.
6. Select the color you wish to have showing and
carefully push the panel in the drawer trim
7. Replace the spacer, then carefully replace the
remaining panels and spacers on the inside.
8. Replace the handle with the screws removed In Step 2
above.
9. Replace the drawer
kiiiiik REPLACEHANDLEBEFOREOPERATlNG(
COMPACTORTOAVOIDINJURYFROM
MOVINGPARTS.
CUSTOM DECORATING
In place of the panel pack, you may use a l/4” thick wood
panel to match your cabinets or other suitable decorative
material. See Figure 18.
To do so:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 under Changing Panel Color.
Also remove all cardboard.
2. Slide decorative panel between trim pieces.
3. Remount handle with the screws previously removed.
4. Slide the drawer into the unit.
5. Paint, wallpaper, fabric, etc., can be applied directly to
one of the panels
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22-15/16’
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FIGURE18
KITCHENAID DIVISION
TROY, OHIO 45374
FORM 14736 (12-83)
Part No. 780521