Waste King WLC-100 User manual

NOTE: This Food Waste Disposer has been designed to operate on 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz exclusively.
Using any other voltage or Hz adversely affects performance.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions thoroughly. Keep this guide for future reference.
CAUTION: Be sure to review SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS before installing disposer.
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Food Waste Disposer
Owner’s Guide
IMPORTANT
Bill of sale, sales slip, cancelled check or other purchase record should
be kept to verify the original purchase date for warranty purposes.
*Model Number *Serial Number
* Above information appears on the label affixed to bottom of the disposer. For your convenience, write down the model and
serial numbers prior to installation.
WLC-100

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. To reduce the risk of injury by materials that may be
expelled by a waste disposer, do not put the following
into a disposer:
•clam or oyster shells
•drain cleaner
•glass, china, plastic
•large whole bones
•metal, such as bottle caps, tin cans or aluminum foil
•whole corn husks.
2. When not operating the disposer, leave the stopper in place
to reduce the risk of objects falling into the disposer.
3. For proper grounding instructions see the
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION portion of this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE YOUR DISPOSER!
The motor is permanently lubricated.
The disposer is self cleaning and scours its internal parts
with each use.
NEVER put lye or chemical drain cleaners into the disposer,
as they cause serious corrosion of metal parts.
If used, resulting damage can be easily detected and all
warranties are void. Mineral deposits from your water
can form on the stainless steel turntable, giving the
appearance of rust.
DO NOT BE ALARMED, the stainless steel turntables
used will not corrode.
SOME TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
SINGLE BOWL
DOUBLE BOWL
CENTER OUTLET
DOUBLE BOWL
END OUTLET
10”10”10”
WLC-100
DIMENSIONS
Direct replacement for most
makes & models.
11/2”
7”
85/8”
59/16”
161/2”
41/2”

1. REMOVAL OF OLD UNIT
2. DISHWASHER CONNECTION
If you are utilizing a dishwasher,
complete the following procedure.
If dishwasher is not to be
connected go on to Section 3.
A. Using a blunt instrument (steel
punch or wooden dowel),
knock out entire plug (see 2A).
Do not use a screwdriver or
sharp instrument. When knockout
plug falls into disposer, you may
remove it or simply grind it up
when the disposer is used. This
will not damage the disposer in
any way, but may take some time
to grind, over the course of
several uses.
B. Connect dishwasher hose using
hose clamp. If hose size is
different, you will need a stepped
rubber adapter (see 2B).
*Air gap may not be required for all
installations. Check local plumbing
codes.
* AIR GAP
RUBBER
HOSE
DISHWASHER
HOSE
DISPOSER
TYPICAL INSTRUCTIONS, YOUR MODEL MAY VARY.
Before starting this step, turn off electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
2A
2B
A. Use a pipe wrench to
disconnect drain line where
it attaches to disposer
discharge tube (see 1A).
B. Remove disposer from
sink flange by turning to
the left (clockwise, see
1B). If you are unable to
turn ring, tap on one of the tubes with a hammer or
put a screwdriver through the tube and use it as a
lever to turn ring.
Caution: Be sure to support
the disposer while performing
this step or it may fall when
the mounting ring is discon-
nected from the mounting
assembly.
C. Use pliers or adjustable
wrench to remove nuts
on the mounting screws, then remove old disposer
(see 1C). Some disposers have to be removed by
taking off a clamp.
If your disposer is hard
wired (metal shielded
cable not utilizing a wall
plug), complete steps D
and E. If you utilize a
plug-in cord, go on to
step F.
D. When disposer is removed, turn up side down
and remove electrical cover plate (see 1D).
E. Use screwdriver to
remove green ground
wire. Remove wire
nuts from black and
white power wires
and separate disposer
wires from power
cable wires. Loosen
screws on cable clamp and separate cable
from disposer.
F. Loosen mount
screws, push mount
ring up. Under it is
the snap ring. Use
screwdriver to pop
off ring (see 1E).
Remove mount ring,
protector ring and
gasket from sink flange. Pull sink flange up
through sink and scrape off old putty.
1A
1B
1C
1E
1D
KNOCK OUT
PLUG

STOPPER
SINK FLANGE
RUBBER SINK
FLANGE GASKET
SINK
PROTECTOR RING
MOUNT RING
HUSH CUSHION
DISHWASHER
DISCHARGE INLET
HOPPER
ELBOW
GASKET
END BELL
(ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS)
ELBOW
FLANGE
SCREWS
DISCHARGE
ELBOW
SERIAL NUMBER:
RECORD ON FRONT OF
THIS OWNER’S GUIDE
3. INSTALLATION OF MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
(Read completely before starting.)
NOTE: Pay close attention to the order of mount
assembly parts, as they have been correctly
assembled by the factory.
A. Disassemble the mounting assembly, as it has
been shipped, by turning the sink flange until the
projections align with the notches in the mount
ring and allow you to pull the sink flange up and
out of the remaining mount assembly. Note the
sequence of these parts as they are stacked and
refer to 3A and 3B to identify each part. Unpack
the 3 mount screws and screw them half way
through the mount ring (notice “THIS SIDE UP”is
imprinted on top of the mount ring).
Next, stack the rubber gasket on top of the
protector ring and and sit them on top of the
pointed ends of the mount screws.
B. Keep these assembled parts together and set
aside. Before you connect the disposer to the
mount assembly under the sink, you may want
to practice engaging the GROOVE of the Hush
Cushion®to the RIDGE at the bottom of the sink
flange (see 3A and read Section 6).
C. Be sure your sink is clean. Pack the underside
rim of the sink flange with plumber’s putty (see
3C). Position the sink flange so it is centered and
readable as you look into your sink. Push the
sink flange firmly into the sink opening to make
a good seal. DO NOT move or rotate the sink
flange once seated or the seal may be broken.
D. Take the remaining portion of the mount assembly,
as it was set aside and make sure that the rubber
gasket is on top of the protector ring. From under
the sink, while holding the sink flange firmly with
one hand, line up the notches in the mount ring
with the projections of the sink flange. Slide the
mount assembly up onto the sink flange, past the
projections and give the mount assembly a 1/4
turn, so that it will hang by itself (see 3D).
E. Tighten the 3 mounting screws evenly with a
screwdriver (see 3E). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
Trim off excess putty.
MOUNTING
SCREWS
PROTECTOR
RING RUBBER
GASKET
SINK FLANGE
HUSH
CUSHION
3D
3B
SCREW
CLAMP
MOUNTING
RING
MOUNTING
SCREWS
SCREW
CLAMP
PROJECTIONS
RIDGE
Mount Assembly
3A
RIDGE
PLUMBER’S
PUTTY
3C 3E

4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service-
man if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
NOTE: Disconnect electric power to disposer circuit
before installation. Turn the circuit breaker to the
OFF position or remove the fuse.
A. Connect disposer to 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz AC
current only.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a grounded,
metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-
grounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.
A. If you use BX cable:
1. Install cable connector in hole.
2. Connect white wire to white lead of disposer.
3. Connect black.
4. Connect bare ground.
If BX cable is not used, provide a separate ground
wire to nearest cold water metal pipe or other
suitable ground, using screw in bottom end bell
for the ground wire (See 4C).
B. If your power supply does not include a ground
wire, you must supply one unless metal cable is
used. Attach a copper wire securely to disposer
ground screw and attach other end of wire to a
metal cold water pipe. Use only UL approved
ground clamp. If plastic pipe is used, a qualified
electrician should install a proper ground.
RED RESET
BUTTON
GREEN
GROUND
SCREW
WIRE NUTS
REMOVE
COVER
PLATE
4C
If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures call a qualified electrician.
For quick and easy reference, record your
Model # and Serial # on the front of this guide.
TO
CURRENT

5. ATTACHING DISCHARGE ELBOW
A. Connect waste elbow to the disposer, proceed
to step 6 and then connect bottom of the elbow
by tightening the slip nut.
B. Make sure all plumbing connections are tight
and in accordance with all plumbing codes and
ordinances. Run water and check for leaks.
6. CONNECTING DISPOSER TO MOUNT ASSEMBLY.
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Press firmly around the Hush Cushion®to ensure
it is engaged with the neck of the disposer.
B. Lubricate the top inside lip of the rubber
Hush Cushion®with a liquid soap.
C. Line up discharge elbow of disposer with trap
under mounting assembly. Guide disposer up and
engage the GROOVE of the Hush Cushion®
around the RIDGE at the bottom of the sink flange
(see 6A & refer back to 3B). While still supporting
the disposer, tighten the screw-clamp around Hush
Cushion®. The disposer will now hang by itself.
D. If you need to turn the disposer make sure the
sink flange does not turn. It will break the seal
created when installed. Go back to steps 5A and 5B.
A. Remove sink stopper. Turn on a medium flow of
cold water.
B. Turn switch to ON position; your motor is turning
at full speed and ready to use.
C. Scrape in food waste. Down the drain go table
scraps, peelings, cobs, rinds, seeds, pits, small
bones and coffee grounds. To speed up food
waste disposal, cut or break up large bones,
rinds and cobs. Large bones and fibrous husks
require considerable grinding time and are more
easily thrown away with other trash. Do not be
alarmed that the disposer slows down while
grinding. The disposer is actually increasing
torque (grinding power) and is operating under
normal conditions.
D. Before turning disposer off, let water and disposer
run for approximately 15 seconds after shredding
RUBBER GASKET
The Anti-Jam Swivel Impellers make a clicking sound as they swing into place. This indicates normal operation.
stops. This assures that all waste is thoroughly
flushed through trap and drain.
E. It is not recommended to use hot water while
running disposer. Cold water will keep waste and
fats solid so disposer can flush away particles.
TIPS
A. You may want to leave the stopper in the drain
when not in use to prevent utensils and foreign
objects from falling into the disposer.
B. Your disposer is ruggedly built to give you many
years of trouble free service. It will handle all
normal food wastes, but it will NOT grind and
dispose of such items as tin cans, bottles or bottle
caps, glass, china, leather, cloth, rubber, string,
clam and oyster shells, or feathers.
6A
5A 5B
TRAP
SINK FLANGE
RIDGE
5C
HUSH
CUSHION

8. TROUBLESHOOTING
Before seeking repair or replacement, we recommend that you review
the following:
LOUD NOISES: (Other than those during grinding of small bones and
fruit pits): These are usually caused by accidental entry of a spoon, bottle
cap or other foreign object. To correct this, turn off disposer and water.
After disposer has stopped, remove object with long handled tongs.
UNIT DOES NOT START: Turn off electricity at either the wall switch or
breaker box switch to “OFF”position, depending on your model and
wiring configuration. Check to see if turntable will rotate freely using a
wooden broom handle. If turntable rotates freely check re-set button to
see if it has been tripped. Re-set button is red and located opposite of
discharge elbow, near the bottom (See 8A). Push button in until it clicks
and remains depressed.
If re-set button has not been tripped, check for shorted or broken wire
connecting to disposer. Check electrical power switch, fuse box or circuit
breaker. If wiring and electrical components are intact, the unit may have
internal problems that require service or replacement.
IF TURNTABLE DOES NOT ROTATE FREELY: Turn off power, then
check for any foreign object lodged between the turntable and grind ring.
Dislodge object by rotating table with wooden broom handle and remove
object. (See 8B) If no foreign object is present, there may be
internal problems.
LEAKS: If the unit leaks at the top, it may be due to:
1. Improper seating of sink flange (putty or tightening).
2. Mount ring not tightened properly.
3. Defective or improperly installed Hush Cushion®.
If unit leaks at the waste elbow, leak may be due to improper tightening
of elbow flange screws.
TURNTABLE
RESET BUTTONSERIAL NUMBER
8B
8A

LIMITED WARRANTY
1. LIMITED DISPOSER WARRANTY: Anaheim Manufacturing Company warrants this Waste King Food Waste
Disposer, when installed properly in the United States to be free from defects in workmanship and material during the
warranty period. This warranty sets forth our total warranty commitment. We will not assume, nor authorize any
person to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sales of our products.
2. LENGTH OF WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE: One year. This warranty is limited to the original
purchaser. Original sales receipt is required.
3. DEFECTIVE DISPOSER: During the warranty period a defective disposer will be repaired or replaced by Anaheim
Manufacturing Company. Parts or disposer and service labor will be provided to repair or replace the subject disposer.
4. MISUSE OF DISPOSER: This warranty does not apply to any disposer which is misused, altered or improperly
installed.
5. HOW TO RECEIVE SERVICE: Call our Customer Service department at [phone]. If you do not receive
satisfaction from the source from whom you purchased your appliance, you should write to:
Anaheim Manufacturing Company, 4240 E. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, California 92807
6. MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER: The model number and serial number can be found on the serial plate
of your disposer. You should always use the model number and serial number when talking or writing to Anaheim
Manufacturing Company about your Waste King Food Waste Disposer.
7. IMPLIED WARRANTIES: INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO WARRANTY PERIOD FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
8. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY: CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES - The foregoing provisions state the exclusive remedy for any
breach of warranty, express or implied. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you.