Whirlpool MASHER User manual

Installation Instructions
for your new
TKirlpool
TRASH MASHER@ COMPACTOR
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COMPACTOR . . .
Be sure your compactor IS properiy Installed In an appropriate level area and a place sultable for the size.
function and protection of the compactor
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe All Governing Codes and Ordinances
A 120-Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15.Ampere fused electrlcal supply IS required (Time delay fuse or clrcult breaker IS
recommended ) It IS recommended that a separate clrcult serving only this appliance be provided DO NOT use
an extension cord
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND PRONG.
&PRONG
CROUNOINC T-YPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
For your personal safely, this appliance must he grounded \
This appliance IS equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong grounding plug To mlnlmlze possible
shock hazard, the cord must he plugged Into a mating 3.
prong grounding type wall receptacle
grounded In
accordance with the Natlonal ElectrIcal Code and local
codes and ordinances If a mating wall receptacle IS not
avallahle, It IS the personal responslblllty and obllgatton of -- POWER SUPPLY
the customer to have a properly grounded 3~prong wall
receptacle Installed by a quaIlfled electrIcIan See Figure 7 FIGURE 1
ALTERNATE GROUNDING METHOD
(Do not use in Canada)
GROUND ASSEMBLY
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND PRONG.
11 IAllACH TO GROUNDED
COLD WATER PIPE)
B-ELECTRICALLY GRouNoEo
COLD WATER PIPE
(REMOVE PAINT. ETC )
If changing and properly grounding the wall receptacle IS
lmoosslble and where local codes permit (consult your
electrical Inspector), a temporary adapter may be plugged
Into the existing Z-prong wall receptacle to mate with the
Z-prong power supply cord
See Figure 2 THIS.
HOWEVER, IS NOT RECOMMENDED
If this IS done, you must connect the grounding eyelet on
the adapter to the wall receptacle coverplate screw and 3-PRONG -L
from this same screw you must connect a separate copper GROUNDING PLUG
ground wire (No 18 mlnlmum) to a grounded cold water
pipe * See Flgure 2 Do not ground to a gas supply pipe Do POWER SUPPLY WALL RECEPTACLE
not connect to electrlcal supply until appliance is
permanently grounded
FIGURE 2
--IMPORTANT-
00 NOT REMOVE THIS INSTRUCTION SHEETUNTIL READYFOR INSTALLATION.
AFTER COMPLETING THE INSTAlLATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND
CAREFULLY. THEY WILL SIMPLIFY THE INSTALLATION.
After removing the shipping carton, be sure to
remove all protective packaging materials such as
tape and shipping pads. Waxy residue from pro-
tective shipping material may be removed from
compactor with a mild solution of liquid household
cleaner and water.
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Remove any materials shpped In the drawer Some
models have a IIt~~rature storage compartment located
~n~lde rhe frorll pane Se? F/gure 7 DO NOT
REMOVE THE BAG.
The compactor s overall dimensions are Hr~ql~r 34
3 8” (87 3 cm) Depth 24” 161 cmi Width 15” 138 1
cm1 see F/gure 3
FIGURE 3
When instal;lng yo(lr compactor 11 1s desirable to
IP~VP at least 6 Inches (15 cm) clearance from the
rIgill edge of the drawer front for convenient bag
removal Also allow 23 Inclles (58 4 cm) 111front of tile
appliance for drawer remova See Flgcire 4
COMPACTOR I
SIOE
WALL
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CABINETS
OR
APPLIANCES NGURE 4
Remove drawer as shown
a Grip handle and raise front of drawer until it
clears stops See Figure 5
h Grasp side ridges of the drawer and IIft drawer
out See Figure 6
FIGURE 5 NGURE 6
LITER*TU!/~Jl
STORAGE
(TF 8503/TU8003SERIW FIGURE 7
6. LFI~ two (‘arton corner posls or other protective
material lsIIc/i as a throw rug) on tile floor tlien lay
I/le trriit ofi elther of Its sides on the corner posts The
corner posts will protect ttie flnlsb of the compactor
and the floor See F/,qure 8 NOTE Do lwt truck or
llnllcllr bv cilllsolr
For best drawer operation place a small level on !he
top of the unll and adjust the four leveling feet as
needed
CAUTION: Use care so that the compactor does
not drop -on your hand.
To replace the drawer, grasp side ridges of the drawer
/Figure 6) Place drawer onto tracks lifting the front to
clear stops /F/gure 51 Close drawer
Plug the power supply cord lntc the grounded
receptacle
See Use and Care Guide for complete details on how
to operate and care for your TRASH MASHERr
compactor
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USING A FREESTANDING COMPACTOR IN
A RECESSED AREA.
1. Measure the recessed area you wash to rnstall the
compactor in It must be at least 34-l 2” (87 6 cm)
hrgh, 24” (61 cm) deep, and 15-l 18” (38 4 cm) wade
See Figure 9
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FIGURE9
2. The recess must have a grounded outlet 18” mm (45
cm) above the floor as shown rn Figure 10
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FIGURE 10
3. Be sure the cord clip on the cord IS attached to the clip
to the rear of the cabrnet as shown IF F/gure 11
CORD CLIP
FIGURE 11
4. To prevent the power supply cord from berny pinched.
or the power supply cord plug from berng crushed,
Install a stop block at the lower rear corners of the
recessed openrng The blocks should be at least 3 4”
(1 27 cm) deep by 2” (5 1 cm) wade. by 2” (5 1 cm)
hrgh See Figure 12 for detarls
STOP BL
5. After the openrnq has been prepared, level the
compactor by adlustrng the four levelrng screws Level
umt left to rrght and front to back See Fjgure 73
\ FIGURE 13
Plug the power supply cord Into the grounded outlet
6. Slrde the compactor back Into the recess untrl the
compactor IS agarnst the stop blocks
ADJUSTABLE TOE PLATE
In some rnstallatrons the toe plate may rub the floor
coverrng If tms occurs. the toe plate clearance may be
cllanged as follows
1. DetermIne the amount of Interference of the toe plate
wlth the floor coverlng
2. Remove the drawer from the umt (Refer to Step 4
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3. Lay drawer so the front panel faces upward Protect
the floor
4. Wlth a ruler and a pencil or chalk draw a line where
tile toe plate Interferes with the floor coverlng
5. Use a par of scrssors and cut toe plate along thus lrne
SW Fi(gure 14
6. Rrl)lace drawer 11, unlt
CHANGING FRONT PANEL COLOR
During installation, or in the future, you may wish to
change the front panel color. Your compactor has three
reversible front panels which offer six color options:
Harvest Gold, Black, Almond, White, Platinum and Toast.
See details of panel assembly in Figure 15.
PANEL
SPACERS
/DRAWER
TRIM
FIGURE 12 FIGURE 15
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CAUTION: The panels have cut metal edges. Handle
carefully to avoid cuts to hands and scratches on panels.
To change the front panel color:
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CAUTION: REPLACE HANDLE BEFORE OPERATING
COMPACTOR TO AVOID INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS.
CUSTOM DECORATING
In ~,lace of the panel pack ~OLI may use a 1 4” thick wood
panel to match your cablnrts or other suitable decorattve
malPrlal Ser Fi,q~rp 76
To do so:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 5 under Changing Front Panel
Color. Also remove all cardboard.
2. Sl~titx decorallvr panel between trlrn Ixeces
3. Remount handle with IMP srrews previously removed
4. Slidr, thP drawer mto t/1(> unlr
5. Palfit wallpaper fabrlr etc can be appl~ecj directly to
onr of tile panels
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14-5/E”
FIGURE 16
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
If your compactor does not seem to be operating properly, check the following before calling for service.
If the compactor won’t operate:
l Is the electric cord securely plugged in?
l Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box?
l Is the drawer completely closed?
l Is the key-knob turned all the way to START before it is released?
If compactor stops during operation:
l Push drawer in while turning key-knob to start. Repeat if necessary. Rearrange trash load - do not load rigid
items at front of drawer.
Trash not compacted:
l Drawer must be at least l/3 full to see compaction.
Not enough compaction or force:
l Compacting works best when only a few items are loaded. Use the compacting cycle frequently.
Bottle don’t break:
l Not all bottles will break every time, depending upon trash load below it.
Drawer won’t open:
l Drawer will open only when ram is all the way up. To raise the ram, push drawer in firmly; turn key-knob to
START; release key-knob. Open drawer; lay cans and bottles flat in the center of drawer. Start compactor again.
FOR SERVICE OR PARTS INFORMATION, CALL TOLL FREE TO:
WHIRLPOOL COOL-LINE” 800-253-1301
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