Whirlpool 800 SERIES User manual

Use&Care
Compactor Safety .................................... 2
Electrical Requirements ............................ 3
How Your Compactor Works .................... 3
Parts and Features .................................... 4
Installing Your Compactor ........................ 5
Unpacking Your Compactor .................... 5
Location Requirements ............................ 5
Freestanding and
Undercounter Installation ........................ 6
Adjusting the Toe Plate ............................ 7
Changing the Decorative Panel .............. 7
Using Your Compactor ............................ 8
900 Model Series .................................... 9
800 Model Series .................................... 9
Installing a New Bag .............................. 10
Removing a Filled Bag .......................... 10
Cleaning Your Compactor ...................... 11
Troubleshooting ...................................... 12
Assistance or Service ............................ 13
Warranty .................................................. 16
In the U.S. for questions about features,
operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call:
1-800-253-1301
In Canada, call for assistance:l-800-461-5681
for installation and service:l-800-807-6777
or visit our website at..
www.whirlpool.com or
www.whirlpool.com/canada
MODELS: 800 and 900 Model Series
9871676A

CompactorSafety
Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions,
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, 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 precaution• should alway• 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 take apart the compactor. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when
subsequently used.
Use only for intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use other than manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
• 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.
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.
• This compactor is intended for household use only.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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ElectricalRequirements
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.
RecommendedGroundingMethod
This compactor is for use on a single phase, 115-volt, 60 Hz, AC
only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded circuit and is
equipped with a grounding plug as shown below. Time delay
fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. 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.
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 grounding 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.
HowYourCompactorWorks
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 compacting 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.
The trash in a full compactor bag will be about ¼the 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.

PartsandFeatures
1,
12, ..
11.
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7.
1. Control pads
(for 900 Model Series)
2. Key-Knob START-OFF switch
(for 800 Model Series)
3. Drawer monitor switch
4. Model-seriar number tabel
5. Bag retainers
6. Optional bag carrier handle
7. Side-lock latch
8. Adjustable toe plate
9. Toe bar drawer opener
10. Wraparound panel
11, Drawer handle
12. ON-OFF Key-Switch
(on some models)
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InstallingYourCompactor
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Use and Care Guide forfuture reference and for
local electrical inspector's use, if required.
UnpackingYourCompactor
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 protective 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 compactor.
Open compactor drawer and remove any shipping 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.
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Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
compactor.
Failure to do so can result in back or other
injury,
4. Place the other two corner posts on the floor to the side of
the compactor. Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and
put compactor on its side on top of the corner posts. Remove
the shipping base from the bottom of compactor.
leveling legs
LocationRequirements
Check the location where your compactor will 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.
Product dimensions
The overall lookofyour compactormay vary,
34_"
186.7_m)
24"
(38.1 cm) (61 cm)
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Cutout dimensions
\Grounded
electricaloutlet
mustbe
3" (7.6era)rain.
fromeitherside
wall.
18" rain.
(45,7 cm)
24" min.
(6_ 15g" min,
(38.7 cm)
34'/,"rain.
(87 cm)
Clearance dimensions
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6" (15.2 cm)
clearance to the
nearest vertical
wall on the right
side of compactor
is needed to
removebag.
23" (58.4 cm) clearance in
front of the compactor is
needed to fully open or
remove compactor drawer.
Freestandingand
UndercounterInstallation
NOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you
have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the per-
sonal 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" 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 com-
pactor is level from front to back and side to side. Adjust the
leveling legs until the compactor is level.
2.
3.
4.
5,
Move the compactor close to its final position.
Plug the power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Carefully move compactor into its final position.
Check that compactor is still level. Repeat step 1 if necessary,
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 the "Adjusting the Toe
Plate" section 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
34¼" (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_6" (87 to 87.5 cm)
Position C: 34_" to 34_" (87.5 to 88 cm)
Tighten screw Repeat for other rear wheel
cabinet
wheel _,locating stud
bracket II//
asscrub,,
JJj _ 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. Move the compactor close to its final position.

5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
6. Determine if you want the compactor frame or drawer front flush
with the cabinet front,
Using the two #8 -18 x -_6"screws, install the 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".
countertop
AdjustingtheToePlate
If the toe plate rubs the floor covering, the toe plate clearance
may be changed as follows:
f. 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.
5. Replace drawer. If toe plate still rubs floor covering, repeat
steps 1-4.
7, Carefully lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the
cabinet opening.
Using the two #8 -18 x _" 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
bracket
mounting
screw
Countertop mounting
retaining
• bracket
mounting
clip
Cabinet-frent mounting
8. 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.
Changingthe DecorativePanel
Custom-made panel dimensions
23,3/,,,
(60.5 cm)
,!
14%"
7 ,, (37.2 cm) /
Flat panel: A _2 (5.6 mm) thickpanel is required,This is the
same thickness as astandard ¼ plywood or paneling.
panelor l[ 11 I I I
decorativeII II 1II
trim IIII II 23,3_,,,
II II II(6o.5cm)
outer,,c.on--tIII II I
(_'mm) _',L_
both sides-- I(8 mm)
Raised panel: The outer section of panel must be _2" (5.6 mm)
thickto fit intotrim, Design raised panel sections using dimensions
shown above.
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Trim for custom front panel
Order trim for installation of a custom front panel through your
Whirlpool dealer or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction
Center at 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call
1-800-807-6777.
Trims available for custom front panels are:
Part No. 9871381 (Brushed stainless steel)
Part No. 9871382 (White)
Part No. 9871383 (Black)
Part No. 9871384 (Almond)
Part No. 9871600 (Biscuit)
UsingYourCompactor
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.
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.
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, disposable diapers, or
personal hygiene items.
Close the drawer
Push drawer in until it stops,
Cut Hazard
Do not push items down into compactor with
hands or feet,
Doing so can result in cuts.
Open the drawer
Lift and pull the handle or press the drawer opener to open
the drawer.
OR
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900ModelSeries:
To start the compactor
1. Open the drawer. Turn the ON-OFF Key-Switch to ON. Close
the drawer.
800 ModelSeries:
To start the compactor
1. Turn the Key-Knob to START.
2. Press the ON control pad. 2. Let the Key-Knob go. The compactor will stop at the end of
the cycle.
To stop the compactor during a cycle
1. Turn the Key-Knobto LOCK/OFF.
3. Press the START control pad. The compactor will stop at the
end of the cycle.
2. Turn the Key-Knob to ON. The compacting ram
will rise.
To stop the compactor during a cycle
1. Pressthe OFF control pad.
3. When the ram stops rising, you can open the drawer.
2. Press the ON control pad. The compacting ram
will rise.
To remove the Key-Knob
1. Turn the Key-Knob to the LOCK/OFF position.
3. When the ram stops rising, you can open the drawer.
2. Remove and store key out of children's reach.
To remove the Key-Switch
1. Turnthe Key-Switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
2. Remove and store key out of children's reach.

Installinga NewBag
Before installing a new bag, be sure:
1. The drawer side is securely locked,
2. The container is clean and free of sharp debris that may have
punctured the bag.
De not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially
for use in your compactor. Compactor bags may be purchased
from your Whirlpool dealer or:
Whirlpool Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Dept,
1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPorte, IN 46350
You may also order approved compactor bags by calling our
toll-free telephone number: 1-800-253-1301,
1. Place folded bag into the drawer, Open bag and pull top
edges over the drawer top.
2. Lock bag into place by pulling the four prepunched holes over
the bag retainer buttons, Holes will expand over the buttons
without damaging the bag.
3. Press inside of bag against the drawer bottom, sides and cor-
ners for a smooth fit.
Removinga FilledBag
When the trash is compacted to the top of the drawer, remove
the bag. If the bag is too heavy, compact less trash before emp-
tying in the future.
Cut Hazard
Do not touch sharp objects that have cut through
the bag,
Doing so can result in cuts.
1. Pull the drawer completely open.
2. Remove top of bag from retainer buttons. Pull up all four
bag cuffs.
3. Close bag provided with twist tie.
4. Push side-lock latch down and tilt drawer side open.
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5. Lift out bag.
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CleaningYourCompactor
Before cleaning the compactor, turn the Key-Knob (or Key-
Switch) to the OFF position and remove. If you will be away for
more than a couple of days, remove the compactor bag.
Remove the Key-Knob (or Key-Switch) and store it out of
children's reach.
NOTE: Any services other than those outlined in this
section should be performed by a designated service
representative.
Cleaning exterior surfaces:
1. Wipe with warm, sudsy water and a damp cloth.
Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.
2. Wipe up spills right away. Some foods can damage the finish
if left on the compactor surface.
Cleaning inside the drawer:
1. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass in the
drawer.
2. Remove the bag. (See "Removing a Filled Bag"section.)
3. Press lever-action lock (or side-lock latch) down.
Cleaning inside the cabinet:
1. Wear protective gloves, There may be bits of glass in the
cabinet,
2. Pull the drawer out until it stops.
3. Note the tracks in which the drawer rollers move.
4. Liftthe front to clear the drawer stops.
5. Grasp the drawer on the sides.
4. Hold lever-action lock and tilt side of drawer until the lock
clears the drawer front.
NOTE: If desired, drawer side can be removed by tilting it up,
then lifting out.
5. Wash with a damp cloth using warm, soapy water. Rinse.
Dry with a soft cloth.
6. If drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted
position.
7. Press the lever-action lock (or side-lock latch) down while
pressing the side to the upright position.
8. Latch the drawer side by pushing up the lever-action lock
(or side-lock latch).
6. Pull it out the rest of the way.
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7. Set it down gently.
8. Vacuum inside of cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash should be
cleaned up by hand, or use a vacuum designed to pick up
liquids.
9. Wash, rinse, and dry inside.
Replacing the drawer:
1. Grasp the drawer sides.
2. Insert the drawer, making sure the drawer rollers are
positioned properly on the tracks.
3. Lifl the drawer to clear stop tabs, push the drawer in.
Cleaning the ram:
1. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass on the
ram cover,
2. Wipe glass particles off ram cover with paper towels or a
cloth.
3. Use warm, sudsy water to remove foods. Rinse. Dry
with a soft cloth.
Troubleshooting
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly
save the cost of a service call.
Your compactor won't operate.
• Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into agrounded 3 prong outlet.
• Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
•Is the drawer completely closed?
Close the drawer firmly and start the compactor again.
•Is the Key-Knob turned all the way to START?
Turn Key-Knob fully to START and release (800 model series).
•Is the Key-Switch turned to ON?
Turn Key-Switch to ON (900 model series).
• Did you press ON button before pressing START button?
Press ON button before pressing START button (900 model
series).
Trash is not compacting.
•Is the drawer less than 1/2 full?
Drawer must be at least 1/2 full before compactor will compact.
The drawer won't open.
•Is the ram all the way up?
Drawer will open only when ram is fully raised.
•To raise the ram on 800 series models:
Turn the Key-Knob to START and release,
•To raise the ram on 900 series models:
Press the OFF button, then press the ON button.
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•Do you use the compacting cycle frequently enough?
Compacting works best when only a few items are loaded.
Bottles don't break.
Not all bottles break every time, depending on the bottle and
the trash load below it.
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AssistanceorService
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
"Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. if you
still need help, follow the instructions below.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us to better respond to your request.
If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
only use FSP_ replacement parts. FSP_ replacement parts will fit
right and work right because they are made with the same preci-
sion used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP®replacement parts in your area, call our Customer
Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest designated
service center.
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Call the Customer Interaction Center toll free:
1-800-253-1301.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.
• Installation information.
•Use and maintenance procedures.
• Accessory and repair parts sales.
• Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking,
hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.).
• Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and service
companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained
to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service,
anywhere in the United States.
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your
area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool
Corporation with any questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer interaction Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
MD 8020
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2400
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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Call the Inglis Limited Customer Interaction Center toll free:
1-000-481-5881 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (EST).
Our consultants provide assistance with:
Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.
Referrals to local dealers.
For service in Canada
Call 1-800-807-6777. Inglis Limited designated service
technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in Canada.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Inglis Limited
with any questions or concerns at:
Customer Interaction Center
Inglis Limited
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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WHIRLPOOL°
CompactorWarranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP_ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a
Whirlpool designated service company.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1, Correct the instaJlation of your compactor.
2. Instruct you how to use your compactor.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
B. Repairs when your compactor is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, or use of products not
approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
E. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
F. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States and Canada. 5/00
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND INGLIS LIMITED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Some states or provinces 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
or province to province.
Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to
determine if another warranty applies.
If you need service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of this book. After checking "Troubleshooting," additional help can be found
by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center, 1-800-253-1301 (toll-free),
from anywhere in the U.S.A. In Canada, contact Inglis Limited at 1-800-807-6777.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or
installation date for in-warranty service.
Write down the following information about your appliance to
better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.
You will need to know your complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information on the model and serial
number label, located on your appliance as shown in the "Parts
and Features" section of this book.
Dealer name
Address
Phone number
Model number
Serial number
Purchase date
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