WESTBRASS Food Waste Disposer User manual

Food Waste Disposer
Instruction Manual
See insert for spec ific inform at ion about your new disposer
NOTE: This Food Waste Disposer has been designed to operate with your appropriate
household current 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 using disposer.
Rec ord im port ant disposer inform at ion here
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*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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTI ON S
IN STRUCTIONS PERTAI NI N G TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
IN J URY TO PERSONS. SA VE T HESE I N ST RU CT IONS.
WARNING – When using electrical appliances,
basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is nec-
essary when an appliance is used near children.
3. Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer.
4. Turn the power switch to the off position before
attempting to clear a jam or remove an object from the
disposer.
5. When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste disposer,
use a long wooden object such as a wooden spoon or
the wooden handle of a broom or mop.
6. When attempting to remove objects from a waste dis-
poser, use long-handled tongs or pliers. If the disposer
is magnetically actuated, non-magnetic tools should
be used.
7. 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; caustic drain
cleaners or similar products; glass, china or plastic;
large whole bones; metal, such as bottle caps, tin
cans, aluminum foil or utensils; hot grease or other
hot liquids; whole cornhusks.
8. When not operating a disposer, leave the stopper in
place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the dis-
poser.
9. DO NOT operate disposer unless splash guard is in
place.
10. For proper grounding instructions, see the ELECTRI-
CAL CONNECTION portion of this manual.
11. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent, or authorized per-
son in order to avoid hazard.
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Before starting this step, turn off electrical
power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Unplug
disposer.
If your old mount is the same type as the mount on your
new disposer, just reverse the assembly instructions found
in section 3. If your new mount system is different, follow
these instructions:
A. Use a pipe wrench to disconnect drain line where it
attaches to disposer discharge elbow (see 1A).
1. REMOVAL OF OL D U N I T
TY PI CA L INSTRU CT ION S, YOUR MODEL MA Y VA RY . A1
WASTEMASTER by WESTBRASS
2429 E Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90021
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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 grind it
up when the disposer is used. This will not damage
the disposer in any way, but may take some time to
grind).
B. Connect dishwasher hose (see 2B) using hose
clamp. Make sure all plumbing connections are tight
and in accordance with all plumbing codes and ordi-
nances. Run water and check for leaks.
B. Remove disposer from sink flange by turning mount
ring to the left (clockwise - see 1B). If you are unable to
turn the mount ring, tap on one of the extensions from
the ring with a hammer. Some mounting systems have
tubular extensions. Inserting a screwdriver into one
tube will provide additional leverage for turning the
mount ring (see 1B). Some disposers may require the
removal or loosening of nuts from the mount screws
(see 1C). Some disposers may require the removal of
a clamp.
B1
1C
1D
C. To remove remaining mount system from the sink,
loosen mount screws, push mount ring up. Under it is
the snap ring. Use screwdriver to pop off ring (see
1D). Remove mount ring, protector ring and gasket
from sink flange. Some mounts will require the
unscrewing of a large ring holding the sink flange in
place. Pull sink flange up through sink and clean off
old putty from sink.
Caution: Be sure to support the disposer while per-
forming this step or it may fall when the mounting ring
is disconnected from the mounting assembly.
2. DISHWASH ER CON N ECT I ON
KNOCK
OUT PLUG
2B
RUBBER
HOSE
DISHWASHER
HOSE
*AIR GAP
*Air gap may not be required
for all installations. Check local
plumbing codes.
3. INSTALLATION OF M OU N T I N G A SSEM BLY
2A
READ COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING
NOTE: Pay close attention to the order of mount assembly parts, as
they have been correctly assembled by the factory (see 3A). Also, ref-
erence the cushion mount detail in illustration 3F for the proper
position of the cushion mount.
NOTE: Try practicing this assembly before you get under the sink to
get the “feel” of how the parts fit together.
A. Disassemble mount assembly from disposer by turning mount
ring to the left (clockwise) and remove.
Speed Master Mount System
SUPPORT RING
CUSHION MOUNT
MOUNT RING
SINK FLANGE
SINK FLANGE
GASKET
DRAIN
DISPOSER
WOOD OR
METAL DOWEL
FIBER GASKET
3A
REMOVABLE SPLASH
GUARD
IMPORTANT:
This is a good time to clean
out the trap and drain lines,
by running a drain auger or
plumber’s snake before
installing your new food
waste disposer.
M A S T E RM O U N T S Y S T E M
A. Raise mount ring toward top of sink flange. Remove
cushion mount. Remove mount ring. You may want to
practice installing the cushion mount at this point before
you are under the sink. See paragraph G.
Also see the “Important Notice: Cushion Mount Detail.”
B. Unscrew support ring from sink flange and remove fiber
gasket. You are now left with sink flange and rubber gasket.
C. The rubber gasket is used instead of plumbers putty
with stainless steel sinks. Other sinks will require silicone
seal or plumber’s putty.
D. If no caulking is used, insert sink flange through rubber
gasket into sink opening. Do not rotate sink flange once it
is seated.
E. If you use silicone instead of the gasket, form a ring
around underside of sink flange (see 3C). Insert flange into
sink opening, press down hard to squeeze out excess (see
3B). From under sink, clean up excess flush with bottom
edge of the sink opening.

F. From underneath sink, slip fiber gasket onto exposed sink flange.
With arrows pointing up, screw support ring onto the sink flange, hand
tighten until the sink flange will not move. At this point you may want
to insert stopper in sink and fill with water to check sink flange seal
and ensure there are no leaks.
G. Place mount ring over sink flange and hold in place while installing
cushion mount (large side down) so the groove on the inside of cush-
ion mount fits over lip on sink flange, similar to putting the lid on a
plastic container (see 3D, 3E & 3F). Please read important notice
below.
H.
The disposer must be installed so that the reset button is readily
accessible.
3B
SINK
FLANGE
SINK
SCREWS
DISCHARGE ELBOW
RUBBER SINK
FLANGE GASKET
(OR CAULKING)
FIBER GASKET
SUPPORT RING
(NOTE ARROWS
INDICATING UP)
REMOVABLE
SPLASH GUARD
MOUNT RING
TIGHTENING EARS
CUSHION MOUNT
GROOVE
ELBOW GASKET
DISHWASHER
INLET
ELBOW
FLANGE
TOP OF SINK FLANGE
FIBER
GASKET
RUBBER
GASKET
SUPPORT
RING
SINK
FLANGE
SINK
BOTTOM
BEAD OF
CUSHION
MOUNT
3E
When the cushion mount is
installed correctly, the lip
of the sink flange fits into
the groove on the inside of
the cushion mount and
mount ring can be pulled
downward over cushion
mount and will be free to
rotate. The bottom bead of
the cushion mount acts as
a gasket between the bot-
tom of the sink flange and
the top of the disposer. See
illustration 3F.
I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E : C U S H I O N M O U N T D E T A I L
3F
GROOVE
BOTTOM
“LIP” OF
SINK
FLANGE
3D
CUSHION MOUNT DETAIL
MOUNT
RING
SUPPORT
RING
3C
SINK
HOPPER
RESET BUTTON
(FRONT)
BOTTOM
BEAD
CUSHION
MOUNT
OPEN AREA, NO
OBSTRUCTION
MOUNT RING
SHOULD BE
FREE TO MOVE
UP & DOWN
A. Connect disposer to appropriate household current
only.
4 . E L E C T R I C A L C O N N E C T I O N S
DANGER: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.
STOPPER
FOR WASTE DISPOSERS EQUIPPED WITH A
GROUNDED PLUG-IN POWER CORD.
B. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with
a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances. If the supply cord is damaged it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
G R O U N D I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
5. ATTACHING DISCHARGE ELBOW
A. Connect waste elbow to the disposer (see 5A), proceed to step 6
and then connect bottom of the elbow by tightening the slip nut
(see 5B).
B. If you are connecting to a dishwasher, return to section 2B. If not,
make sure all plumbing connections are tight and in accordance
with all plumbing codes and ordinances. Run water and check for
leaks.
RUBBER
GASKET
5B5A

A. Line up disposer under mounting assembly. Guide
hopper projections into mount ring slots. Turn mount
ring about 1/4” to right so that disposer is temporarily
supported (see 6A).
B. Turn mount ring and disposer until disposer elbow
lines up with trap (see 6B).
C. Turn mount ring to the right (counter-clockwise) until
it locks up tight. Tap the mount ring ears with a ham-
mer until the lock position is achieved. Hopper
projections must be to extreme left of mounting slots
(see 6C & 6D).
D. If mount ring is hard to turn, you may add a small
amount of petroleum jelly or liquid soap to hopper pro-
jections. Run water and check for leaks.
6C
6B
ELBOW
TRAP
LOCKING DETAIL
HOPPER PROJECTION IN
“SUPPORTED” POSITION
HOPPER PROJECTION IN
“LOCK” POSITION
MOUNT
RING
.6 C O N N E C T I N G D I S P O S E R T O M O U N T A S S E M B L Y
SLOT PROJECTION
6A
6D
7 . O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
The Anti-Jam Swivel Impellers make a clicking
sound as they initially swing into place. This
indicates normal operation.
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, 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 waste 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 condi-
tions.
D. Before turning disposer off, let water and disposer run
for approximately 15 seconds after shredding or
grinding stops. This assures that all waste is thor-
oughly 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 FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION
A. Be sure disposer is empty before using your dishwasher so it may drain properly.
B.
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.
C. 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 or dispose of such items as plastic, tin cans, bottle caps, glass, china, leather, cloth, rubber, string,
clam and oyster shells, aluminum foil or feathers.
Before seeking repair or replacement, we rec-
ommend that you review the following:
LOUD NOISES: (Other than those during grinding of small
bones and fruit pits): These are usually caused by acci-
dental entry of a spoon, bottle cap or other foreign object.
To correct this, turn off electrical switch and water. After
disposer has stopped, remove splash guard, remove
object with long handled tongs, and replace splash guard.
UNIT DOES NOT START: Unplug power cord or turn
either the wall switch or breaker box switch to “OFF” posi-
tion, depending on your model and wiring configuration.
Remove stopper and/or splash guard. Check to see if
turntable will rotate freely using a wooden broom handle. If
turntable rotates freely, replace splash guard and check
reset button to see if it has been tripped. Reset button is
red and located on the front of the disposer. Push button in
until it clicks and remains depressed.
If reset 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
disposer, then check for any foreign object lodged between
the turntable and grind ring. Dislodge object by rotating
table with a wooden broom handle (see 8A) and remove
object. If no foreign object is present, there may be inter-
nal problems.
8A
TURNTABLE
REMOVE
SPLASH
GUARD
9 . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
LEAKS:
If the unit leaks at the top, it may be
due to:
1.
Improper sealant of sink flange
(gasket, caulking, putty or tightening).
2. Support ring not tightened
properly.
3. Defective or improperly installed
cushion mount.
If unit leaks at the waste elbow, leak
may be due to improper tightening of
elbow flange screws.
D. 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.
F.
Do not lubricate your disposer. The motor is permanently
lubricated. The disposer is self cleaning and scours its
internal parts with each use.