KitchenAid KUCS180 User manual

KitchenAid.
Trash Compactor
Model KUCS180
USE AND CARE GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING — When using your compactor. follow basic precautions, including the following:
. Read all instructions before using the compactor.
. This compactor must be properly grounded. See Page 4 for Grounding Instructions.
. Do not allow children to operate the compactor. Remove the key when not in use.
. Use the compactor only for its intended function.
. Place glass bottles on their sides and in the center of the drawer so that the broken
glass will be kept away from the sides of the bag.
6. Do not compact paint, oil, gasoline or turpentine cans or rags which have been used
with these materials.
7. Do not compact containers of flammable or toxic materials or aerosol cans.
8. When cleaning compactor, avoid contact of the trash basket and ram with bare hands;
small pieces of crushed glass may adhere to these surfaces.
9. When using the trash basket without bags, always dump trash using the half basket;
DO NOT USE BARE HANDS.
10. Handle bag carefully by the top when removing from trash basket; sharp objects may
protrude through bag.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD
Before you use your compactor, please fill out and mail your ownership registration card.
This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification
and assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. THIS
CARD DOES NOT VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
Keep a copy of the bill of sale showing the date of purchase and/or date of installation of
your compactor. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL INSURE YOU OF IN-WARRANTY
SERVICE.
Write down the following information. You will need it if your compactor ever requires
service.
Model Number” Dealers Name
Serial Number* Address
Date Purchased Phone
Date Installed
*Model and Serial Numbers are located on a label at the left side of the Trash Drawer
opening on the Compactor frame.

COMPACTOR FEATURES
at “=== Control Panel
Charcoal Air; |
Filter with Fan ; | SS)
(not shown) \
Built-In “Litter
Bin"* Door
Built-In Storage
Compartment
Tilt-Away Trash
Basket
Trash Drawer
Basket Release
Handle
Your KitchenAid Compactor has a built-in interlock and will not operate unless you have:
1. Closed the Trash Drawer
2. Turned key to START
STOP/LOCK will stop the ram movement at any point. After stopping the unit, turn key to
START and ram will return to original “up” position.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE COMPACTOR. We recom-
mend that you remove the key when not in use. The unit will not operate without it. The
trash door cannot be locked. Therefore, before running a compaction cycle, always check
to be sure that no item has been mistakenly placed in the Trash Drawer.

PREPARING YOUR KITCHENAID
COMPACTOR FOR USE
CONNECTING POWER CORD TO GROUNDED OUTLET
Your KitchenAid Compactor operates on regular 115 volts. 60 hertz a.c. house current to
be supplied by a3-PRONG GROUNDING RECEPTACLE LISTED BY UNDERWRITERS
LABORATORIES. The circuit used should be protected by a 15-amp fuse or circuit breaker.
Be sure key is in STOP LOCK position before connecting Compactor to electricity.
WARNING: Do not use an extension cord.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or break down, grounding
will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric
current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be piugged into an appropriate outlet that ts installed
and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and with ail local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt
as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
NOTE: In recessed applications, do not pinch 3-prong plug between Compactor
and wall.
See your INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for complete details.
LEVELING COMPACTOR
Your Compactor has four leveling feet that
will vary the height and provide level stability
within a range of 1 /a-inches. Simply raise or
lower as required for your particular installa-
tion situation.
Aminimum ‘-inch clearance MUST BE
MAINTAINED between Compactor top and
counter top for service accessibility
AVAILABILITY OF ACCESSORIES
Trash bags and charcoal air filters may be obtained from your KitchenAid dealer or direct
from KitchenAid through the mail.
CONVERSION TO A FREE STANDING UNIT
Laminated Maple Wood Top Conversion Kit (Part #4164800) — A beautifully finished, 1-
inch thick, maple wood top is available through your KitchenAid Dealer. The height of the
Compactor with wood top is adjustable from 35%-inches to 36%-inches.

LOADING YOUR COMPACTOR
BUILT-IN LITTER BIN* DOOR
Small cans, paper scraps, small boxes and
containers may simply be dropped into the
Bin, rather than opening the large Trash
Drawer. Trash will drop automatically into
the large Trash Drawer when pulled open.
TILT AWAY TRASH BASKET
Your KitchenAid Trash Compactor is
equipped with a versatile two-piece,
polypropylene basket. It is designed es-
pecially for easy use and removal of com-
pacted trash. The Tilt-Away Basket may
be used with or without the enclosed com-
plimentary supply of trash bags.
LARGE CAPACITY TRASH
DRAWER
Large, bulky items should be placed di-
rectly into the drawer. It isn't necessary to
run a compaction cycle everytime you
place trash into the drawer. However, the
more often yourun acycle, the more com-
pact the trash will be.
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USE OF TILT-AWAY TRASH BASKET WITHOUT
BAGS
1. Place Basket Release Handle in upright position.
2. Put trash directly into the basket. We recom-
mend placing several thicknesses of newspa-
per at the bottom of the basket when bags are
not used. This will minimize clean-up of the bas-
ket after emptying compacted trash.
NOTE: Compacting a folded newspaper on top
of loose trash will help keep the ram clean of trash
or broken glass.
TO REMOVE TILT-AWAY TRASH BASKET:
We recommend removing the basket when trash is compacted to four or five inches below
the top of basket. If you find this too heavy, compact less trash next time. REMEMBER
— the weight of the compacted trash will vary with the contents. Cans and bottles may
weigh more than paper products.
1. Place Basket Release Handle in down 2. Grasp both handles of basket and re-
position. Lift Built-In Storage Compart- move from drawer. Carry basket to trash
ment Cover up. storage area.
3. Pull handles of basket away from each 4. Dump compacted trash from half basket
other. into waste receptacle.*
“WARNING: Compacted trash may contain broken glass, metal cans and other sharp
objects. Always use the half basket to dump trash. DO NOT USE BARE HANDS.

USE OF TILT-AWAY TRASH BASKET WITH BAGS
IMPORTANT — Tilt-Away Trash Basket should always be in drawer when using com-
pactor bags.
NOTE: Compacting a folded newspaper on top of loose trash will help keep ram clean
of trash or broken glass.
1. Lift Built-In Storage Compartment Cover. 2. Pull Basket Release Handle down.
3. Place folded bag inside Tilt-Away Trash 4. Open bag. Pull top edges of bag over top
Basket. of drawer.
5. Lock bag in place by pulling four pre- 6. Spread bag to fit interior of basket. Close
punched holes over buttons on drawer Storage Compartment Cover. Pull Bas-
sides. Holes will expand over buttons ket Release Handle up.
without damaging bag.

BAG
REMOVAL
—
We
recommend
removing
bag
when
trash
is
compacted
to
four
or
five
inches
below
top
of
basket.
If
you
find
this
too
heavy,
compact
less
trash
next
time.
1.
Pull
Basket
Release
Handle
down.
2.
Lift
Storage
Compartment
Cover
up.
Re-
lease
bag
from
buttons.
Pull
up
top
edges
of
bag.
4. Grasp handles of basket and remove from
drawer. Carry basket with bag to trash
storage area.
5. Pull handles of basket away from each _ 6. Lift bag out.”
other to loosen bag.
*WARNING: Sharp objects may protrude through bag after removal from trash basket.
Handle bag carefully by the top to avoid injury.

OPERATING YOUR KITCHENAID TRASH
COMPACTOR
TO START:
1. Close large Trash Drawer. 2. Turn key to START position and HOLD
MOMENTARILY. Release key.
THE COMPACTION CYCLE
The Compactor ram will move down inside the trash drawer, reverse and return to original
position, completing the cycle in approximately 35 seconds. As the basket is filled, the
ram travels a shorter distance and cycle time decreases.
DURING THE COMPACTION CYCLE, THE RAM DOES NOT TOUCH THE BOTTOM
OF THE DRAWER. THEREFORE, YOU CAN EXPECT TO CYCLE SEVERAL LOOSE
TRASH LOADS BEFORE COMPACTION IS EVIDENT. THIS IS NORMAL AND NOT A
CAUSE FOR CONCERN.
As the ram compacts difficult to break items, you may notice a downward movement of
the Compactor drawer. This is normal and will not cause damage. The spring-loaded
drawer is specially designed to move down freely and return to original position. The force
of the ram during a compaction cycle is absorbed by the Rigidized Steel Frame of the
Compactor.
TO STOP CYCLE AND OPEN
DRAWER:
You may stop or interrupt a compaction
cycle at any time and raise the ram to its
original position.
1. Turn the key to STOP’LOCK position
to stop the ram.
2. Then turn the key to START position
and HOLD MOMENTARILY to return
the ram to original position. The drawer
may then be opened.
3. Turn key to START position and HOLD
MOMENTARILY to start another com-
paction cycle.

CHARCOAL
AIR
FILTER
WITH
FAN
Your
KitchenAid
Trash
Compactor
features
an
Activated
Charcoal
Air
Filter
and
Fan
which
absorbs
and
minimizes
odor.
The
Charcoal
Filter
is
located
in
the
left
rear
section
of
the
Compactor.
The
degree
of
odor
in
your
Compactor
will
depend
upon
the
type
trash
you
place
in
it.
Since
odors
are
absorbed
into
the
pores
of
the
Charcoal
Filter,
it
may
need
to
be
replaced
once
or
twice
a
year.
Length
of
time
before
filter
replacement
is
necessary
varies
with
the
types
of
trash
compacted.
WE
RECOMMEND
USE
OF
A
KITCHENAID
FOOD
WASTE
DISPOSER
FOR
GARBAGE.
CHARCOAL AIR FILTER FAN
ON — The fan creates fast air movement
for greater odor removal.
OFF—Even when the fan isn't running, the
filter is working to remove odor.
TO REMOVE FILTER:
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1.
With
Trash
Drawer
in
open
position,
reach
2.
Release
filter
from
bottom
clip
and
pull
into
left
rear
corner
where
filter
is
located.
down.
TO REPLACE FILTER:
Push
replacement
filter
into
place
behind
top
clip.
Snap
securely
into
bottom
clip.
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SPECIAL USE TIPS
WHAT CAN YOU PUT IN YOUR COMPACTOR?
¢ Your KitchenAid compactor is designed to handle most dry trash. THE COMPACTOR
IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A FOOD WASTE DISPOSER. We urge you to continue
to
dispose
of
garbage
through
a
KitchenAid
Food
Waste
Disposer.
Most
food
waste
will
sour and become odorous when held at room temperature.
Liquid
or
messy
items
should
be
wrapped
in
a
newspaper
or
several
thicknesses
of
paper
toweling
to
help
keep
the
Ram
and
Tilt-Away
Trash
Basket
clean.
«
Place
glass
bottles
on
their
sides
in
the
center
for
compacting
rather
than
upright.
Bottles
and
cans
may
nest
in
lightly
compacted
paper.
When
a
sufficient
load
is
accumulated,
most
will
be
crushed.
However,
due
to
the
resiliency
of
paper,
some
bottles
may
not
break.
Don't
be
alarmed
by
the
popping
noise
made
when
bottles
are
crushed.
This
is
normal
and
will
not
damage
the
compactor.
Placing
a
newspaper
over
bottles
before
compacting
will
hetp
muffle
noise.
¢ More trash can be compacted if you stop the Ram in the “down” position and allow it
to dwell there overnight. This will result in heavier bags of compacted trash.
WE
DO
NOT
RECOMMEND
COMPACTING
THESE
ITEMS:
¢ Trimmings from cleaning fish or chicken
¢ Grapefruit or cantaloupe rinds
¢
Paint.
oil,
gasoline
or
turpentine
cans
or
rags
which
have
been
used
with
these
materials
e
Aerosol
cans
¢ Insecticide, toxic or caustic chemical containers
*
Wood
scraps,
rocks,
solid
metal
or
large
quantities
of
newspaper.
These
items
are
al-
ready
in
their
compact
form.
WARNING: AVOID FIRE AND HEALTH HAZARDS. DO NOT COMPACT
CONTAINERS
OF
FLAMMABLE
OR
TOXIC
MATERIALS
OR
AEROSOL
CANS
VACATION CARE
¢
If
you
are
planning
a
weekend
vacation,
you
may
not
want
to
remove
compacted
trash
if
basket
is
only
partially
full.
We
recommend
you
simply
tock
the
Compactor.
On
your
return,
you
may
wish
to
run
the
Charcoal
Air
Filter
Fan
for
a
short
time
before
opening
the
drawer.
«
If
you
are
planning
to
be
away
for
more
than
a
weekend,
we
recommend
that
you
remove
and
discard
the
compacted
trash.
Replace
basket
and
lock
the
Compactor.
Before
run-
ning
a
compaction
cycle,
ALWAYS
check
that
no
item
has
been
mistakenly
placed
in
the
Trash
Drawer.
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CARING FOR YOUR COMPACTOR
COMPACTOR INTERIOR
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BUILT-IN LITTER* DOOR AND
AREA:
Wipe clean with a cloth or sponge and a
mild detergent or ammonia and water. Rinse
with clear water and dry. Do not use ab-
rasive or harsh cleansers.
TILT-AWAY TRASH BASKET:
Clean as necessary after emptying com-
pacted trash. Wearing rubber gloves and
using paper toweling, remove any small
pieces of debris from basket such as paper
or crushed glass. AVOID CONTACT WITH
BARE HANDS. Light soil may be wiped
away with a damp sponge or cloth. Heavy
soil may require use of mild detergent and
water. Rinse with clear water and dry.
RAM:
Clean as necessary. Wearing rubber gloves
and using paper toweling, remove any small
pieces of debris from ram, such as paper
or crushed glass. AVOID CONTACT WITH
BARE HANDS. Light soil may be wiped
clean with a cloth and mild detergent and
water. Heavy soil may require the use of a
dampened scouring pad. Rinse with clear
water and dry.

METAL DRAWER LINER:
Clean as necessary using a cloth or sponge
and a mild detergent and water. Rinse with
clear water and dry. Do not use abrasive
cleansers.
METAL DRAWER:
Occasionally, the drawer latch rod (A), and
slide hook (B) located on both sides of the
drawer opening should be lubricated. This
will prevent the door latch from squeaking
or sticking and help insure and extend the
life of the latch mechanism. We suggest
soap or a Solid stick lubricant which can be
purchased at auto supply or hardware
stores.
BEHIND METAL DRAWER:
Occasionally check the area behind the Trash Drawer and remove any small pieces of
trash. Placing a folded newspaper on top of trash will help prevent small items from sticking
to the ram and falling behind the drawer.
COMPACTOR EXTERIOR
FRONT PANELS:
Wipe clean with a cloth or sponge and mild detergent and water. Rinse with clear water
and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleansers.
TEXTURED STEEL BROWN TOP:
Wipe clean with a cloth or sponge and mild detergent and water. Rinse with clear water
and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners. TO AVOID PERMANENT DAMAGE TO
FINISH, DO NOT USE TEXTURED STEEL TOP FOR A CUTTING SURFACE.
MAPLE WOOD TOP:
The maple wood top is prefinished with a protective lacquer seal. For daily care, wipe with
a damp cloth. To remove stubborn stains, cover stain with dampened scouring powder
for three to five hours. Then wipe away with a damp cloth.
After an extended period of use, it may be necessary to recondition the top by lightly
sanding off all remaining lacquer and applying mineral oi! to the cutting board. Saturate
a clean cloth with oil and wipe on. Allow to absorb overnight. Repeat oil treatment the
following day and allow to stand four to six hours before removing excess oil with soft,
dry cloth. The top is then ready to use. Repeat treatment every six to eight months, as
necessary.
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CHANGING FRONT PANELS
Your Compactor comes equipped with two reversible front panels painted Almond/White
and Harvest Wheat/Onyx Black, providing four front panel colors from which to choose.
Additional Compactor Front Panels are available in Fresh Avocado/Coffee or Stainless
Steel from your KitchenAid Dealer.
If you want to change the color of the panels, follow these steps:
LITTER BIN® DOOR PANELS:
1. DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY TO COMPACTOR BEFORE CHANGING PANEL.
2. Open Litter Bin Door and remove three retaining screws in door handle; remove handle.
3. Slide panel out. HANDLE CAREFULLY SO THE PANELS WILL NOT BE
SCRATCHED OR BENT. Replace panel so the desired color is exposed.
4. Replace the handle and screws.
DRAWER PANELS — RECESSED UNIT:
1. DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY TO COM-
PACTOR BEFORE CHANGING PANEL.
2. Be sure ram is in “up” position.
3. Open drawer to fully extended position.
4. Remove drawer retaining screws (A) which
hold drawer to track assembly. Carefully re-
move drawer from track assembly, making sure
that full weight of drawer is supported at ail
times.
5. Tilt drawer on its back.
6. Remove three retaining screws in lower drawer
trim. Remove loosened trim. Slide panel out.
HANDLE CAREFULLY SO THE PANELS WILL NOT BE SCRATCHED OR BENT.
Replace panel so desired color is exposed, making sure that handle trim bezel
is placed into slots in panels.
7. Replace trim and screws.
8. Re-attach drawer to track and replace drawer retaining screws.
DRAWER PANELS — FREE STANDING UNIT:
1. DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY TO COMPACTOR BEFORE CHANGING
PANEL.
2. Tilt compactor toward rear. DO NOT LAY UNIT ON ITS BACK OR DAMAGE TO
CORD MAY RESULT.
3. Remove three retaining screws in lower drawer trim. Remove loosened trim and
slide panels out. HANDLE CAREFULLY SO THE PANELS WILL NOT BE
SCRATCHED OR BENT. Replace panel so desired color is exposed, making
sure that handle trim bezel is placed into slots in panels.
4. Replace trim and screws.
CUSTOM FRONT PANELS TO ACCENT KITCHEN DECOR
The stainless steel trim will also accommodate a locally purchased wood front up
to Y-inch thick. For more instructions on installing a wood front, refer to the In-
stallation Instructions.
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USE
ENERGY
WISELY
A
trash
compactor
uses
a
negligible
amount
of
energy.
Total
energy
requirements
associated
with
the
trash
compactor
will
be
minimized
by
following
the
recom-
mendations
in
this
Use
and
Care
Guide.
ENERGY
USAGE
KWH
per
month
t
Cost
per
month
2
cycles
per
day
1.01
$0.06*
*Based
on
average
utility
rate
of
$0.06
per
kilowatt
hour.
IF
YOU
NEED
SERVICE
OR
ASSISTANCE
FOLLOW
THESE
STEPS
1.
IF
YOUR
COMPACTOR
SHOULD
FAIL
TO
OPERATE,
CHECK
THE
FOLLOW-
ING
BEFORE
CALLING
YOUR
DEALER.
SAVE
THE
COST
OF
A
SERVICE
CALL;
THE
FOLLOWING
SITUATIONS
ARE
NOT
COVERED
BY
THE
WARRANTY:
A.
Is
a
fuse
blown
or
the
circuit
breaker
open?
On
free
standing
units,
is
the
cord
plugged
into
a
grounded
outlet?
B.
Is
the
Trash
Drawer
tightly
closed?
It
is
possible
for
a
cycle
to
be
incom-
plete
when
the
drawer
has
not
been
firmly
closed
before
turning
the
key
to
START.
If
this
occurs,
the
unit
will
shut
off,
but
the
drawer
cannot
be
pulled
open.
Close
the
drawer
firmly
and
turn
the
key
to
START.
The
ram
will
return
to
the
original
“up”
position.
C.
Have
you
read
your
Use
and
Care
Guide
for
complete
instructions?
2.
WHO
TO
CALL
FOR
SERVICE...See
information
listed
in
Warranty
Statement.
3.
If
you
are
not
satisfied
with
the
action
taken,
contact
the
Major
Appliance
Con-
sumer
Action
Panel
(MACAP).
MACAP
is
a
group
of
independent
consumer
experts
that
voices
consumer
views
at
the
highest
levels
of
the
major
appliance
industry.
Contact
them
only
when
the
dealer,
authorized
servicer
or
KitchenAid,
Inc.
have
failed
to
resolve
your
problem.
MACAP
will
in
turn
inform
us
of
your
action.
Major
Appliance
Consumer
Action
Panel
20
North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago,
IL
60606
IN
ALL
CORRESPONDENCE,
PLEASE
INCLUDE
THE
FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
Date,
your
name,
address
and
telephone
number,
type
of
appliance,
brand,
mode!
number,
serial
number,
date
purchased,
dealer
from
whom
purchased
(include
address),
servicing
agent's
name
and
address
(if
different
from
dealer's),
location
of
appliance
and
CLEARLY
describe
problem
and
service
required.
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KitchenAid
COMPACTOR WARRANTY
LENGTH
OF WARRANTY:
| KITCHENAID
| WILL PAY FOR:
| KITCHENAID
WILL NOT PAY FOR:
PURCHASE.
materials or
workmanship.
Service must be
provided by a
KitchenAid
authorized
FIVE YEAR
servicing outlet.
i
Replacement parts
——
ONE YEAR FULL Replacement parts A. Service calls to:
WARRANTY and repair labor to 1. Correct the instailation
FROM
DATE
OF
correct
defects
in
of
the
compactor.
LIMITED (repair labor costs accident, alteration, misuse,
WARRANTY not included) for the abuse, improper installation or
ONE YEAR one-half horsepower installation not in accordance
FULL PLUS motor if defective in with local electrical codes
SECOND THROUGH | materials or
FIFTH YEAR workmanship. D. Any labor costs during the
LIMITED FROM limited warranty.
DATE OF :
PURCHASE. E. Replacement parts or repair
. Repairs when compactor is
. Damage resulting from
. Pickup and delivery. This
2. Instruct you how to use
the compactor.
3. Replace house fuses or
correct house wiring.
used in other than normal
home use.
labor costs for units operated
outside the United States.
product is designed to be
repaired in the home.
KITCHENAID, INC. DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or
limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
HOW TO ARRANGE FOR SERVICE
e First call your dealer or repair service he recommends.
e All service should be handled locally by the dealer from whom you purchased
the unit or an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet. If your local service is not
satisfactory, contact the Customer Relations Department, KitchenAid, Inc., P.O.
Box 558, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085-0558. Call Toll Free: 800-422-1230.
KitchenAid, Inc.
St.
Joseph,
Michigan,
USA
49085
4177730
(F9319G)
(K-1087)