Whirlpool Trash Masher User manual

Installation Instructions
for your new undercounter
TRASH MASHER@ COMPACTOR
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COMPACTOR . . .
Be sure your compactor IS properly Installed In an appropriate level area and a place suitable 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 electrtcal supply IS required (Time delay fuse or circuit 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
3-PRONG
GROUND PRONG.
CROUNOlNC TYPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded ‘1
This appliance IS equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong grounding plug To mlnlmlze possible
shock hazard, the cord must be plugged Into a mating 3-
prong grounding type wall receptacle, grounded In
accordance with the National ElectrIcal Code and local
codes and ordinances If a mating wall receptacle IS not
avallable, It IS the personal responslblllty and obllgatlon of
- POWER SUPPLY
the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle Installed by a quaIlfled electrlclan See Figure 1
FIGURE I
ALTERNATE GROUNDING METHOD
(Do not use in Canada)
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORR
GROUND PRONG.
If changing and properly grounding the wall receptacle IS
lmposstble and where local codes permit (constrlt your
electrlcal Inspector), a temporary adapter may be plugged
into the exlstlng 2-prong wall receptacle to mate with the
3-prong power supply cord See fjgure 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
from this same screw you must connect a separate copper
ground wire (No 18 mlnlmum) to a grounded cold water
pipe l See Figure 2. Do not ground to a gas supply pipe. Do
not connect to electrical supply until appliance Is
permanently grounded
ASSEMBLY
GROUND ASSEMBLY
(AllACH TO GROUNDED
COLO WATER PIPE)
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FIGURE2
WALL RECEPTACLE
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PETAL WATER PIPE
-MPORTANT-
DO NOT REMOVE THIS JNSTRUCTION SHEETCINTILREADYFOR INSTALLATION.
AFTER COMPlETlNC 7HE INSTALLATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
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Rev. A

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND
CAREFULLY. THEY WILL SIMPLIFY THE INSTALLATION.
1. 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.
2. Your compactor IS deslgned for recessed lnstallatlon
A SIX (6) Inch clearance from the right edge of the
drawer front IS desirable for added convenience In bag
removal Also allow twenty-three (231 Inches In front
of the appliance for drawer removal See Figure 3.
WALL OR
O.iHER
OBJECTS
3. The compactor’s overall dlmenslons are’ Helaht 34.
l/16” (mln ). Depth 24”. Width 15” Select a cabinet
opening to fit. See Figure 4
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34-l/16”
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FIGURE4
4. Remove drawer as shown,
a Grip handle and raise front of drawer until It
clears stops See Figure 5
b. Grasp side ridges of the drawer and lift drawer
out See Figure 6
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FIGURE5 -FIGURE6
5. Remove any materials that are shipped In the drawer,
Some models have a I:terature storage compartment
located InsIde the front panel See Figure 7. DO NOT
REMOVE THE BAG.
LITERATURE
STORAGE
FIGURE7
6. Lay two carton corner posts or other protective
material (such as a throw rug) on the floor, then lay
the unit on either of its sides on the corner posts. The
corner posts will protect the finish of the compactor
and the floor See Figure 8 NOTE: Do no1 :ruck or
handle by console
7.
8.
9.
FIGURE8
Remove the cardboard shlpplng pad located on the
bottom See Flgure 8 Stand compactor upright
A grounded receptacle should be located 18” (min.)
from the floor and In the center of the opening. See
Figure 9
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FIGURE9
Before moving the compactor Into position, measure
the cabinet opening as shown In Figure 10. To
determine If height adjustment IS required. see steps
9 and 10 below
-CABINET OPENING
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FIGURE 10
The rear wheels of your compactor are preset for a
mInImum cabinet opening of 34-l 18” to 34-l 14”
(posItIon A) To adjust for higher openings, tilt the
compactor to one side and support with a corner post
or a screwdriver handle
CAUTION: Use care so that the compactor does
not drop on your hand.
10. To adjust the height, remove screw from posltion “A”
In Figure 11. Move the rear wheel and screw to
position “B or C”
34-l 14” to 34-l ‘2” use posltion “B”
34-l 12” to 34.3/4” use posltlon “C”
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FIGUREI1
Repeat for other rear wheel
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11. Loosen the screws In the top retarnrng brackets.
Rotate the brackets from shipprng posrtron to the
Install posrtron. Fietrghten See Figure 72
/ RETAINING
BRACKETS
FIGURE12
NOTE: Position **A’*-Compactor frame willbe flush with
cabinets. Remove cabinet mount screws from retaining
brackets. Save for use in step 13.
Position “B”-Midpoint between posit/on ‘A” and “C. ”
Position “C’,-Drawer front will be flush with cabinets
12. When moving or lifting the compactor, use a glove to
protect and cushion your hand.
To prevent damage to floor coverrng, do not allow the
rear frame of the compactor to touch the floor when
lrftrng or rollrng (See Figure 13)
FIGURE 13
Align the rear of the compactor wrth the cabrnet
opening Plug the power cord Into a properly grounded
receptacle. See figures 1, 2 and 9.
Lift the front of the compactor and roll Into the
opening untrl the retarnrng brackets stop the unrt
13. Fasten the retaining brackets to the undersrde of the
counter top wrth the screws provrded Use auxrlrary
clip for fastenrng to cabinet front when counter top
mounting method IS not permrsstble. See Figure 14.
RETAINERBRACKET
\ RETAINERBRACKET /
MOUNTING CLIP
MOUNTING SCREW
COUNTER TOP MOUNTING AL TERNATE CABINET FRONT
FIGURE14
MOUNTING
Lift the front of the compactor until It IS parallel with
the cabinet front Place a screwdriver or other wedge
under the front edge of the compactor
14. Loosen the screws to the front levelers (do not remove
screws). Pivot the levelers to the floor and retrghten
screws. See Figure 15.
FIGURE15
15. Replace the drawer
16. The Use and Care Gurde, located behrnd the handle of
the drawer, provides complete details for operation
and care of your compactor.
ADJUSTABLE TOE PLATE
In some rnstallatrons, the toe plate may rub the floor
covering If thus occurs, the toe plate clearance may be
changed as follows:
1. Determine the amount of Interference of the toe plate
wrth the floor coverrng
2. Remove the drawer from the unit (Refer to Step 3 of
the Installation Instructrons.)
3. Lay drawer so the front panel faces upward. Protect
the floor
4. With a ruler and a pencil or chalk, draw a line where
the toe plate Interferes with the floor covering.
5. Use a pair of sctssors and cut toe plate along this Irne.
See Figure 16.
6. Replace drawer In unit
FIGURE 16
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 77.
PANEL
PANEL
FIGURE 17
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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:
1. Remove the drawer from the unrt. (See Step 4 of the
Installation lnstructlons )
2. Remove handle by removrng the screws at the top
Inside of the drawer
3. Remove spacer and rnsrde panel See Figure 76.
4. Remove spacer and center panel If supplled
5. Remove outsrde front panel DO NOT SCRATCH.
6. Select the color you wash to have showing and
carefully push the panel In the drawer tram.
7. Replace the spacer, then carefully replace the
remaining panels and spacers on the lnsrde
8. Replace the handle wrth the screws removed In Step 2
above.
9. Replace the drawer
REPLACE HANDLE BEFORE OPERATING
INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS. I
CUSTOM DECORATING
In place of the panel pack, you may use a l/4” thick wood
panel to match your cabrnets or other suitable decoratrve
maternal. See F/gure 78.
To do so:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 5 under Changing Panel Color.
Also remove all cardboard.
2. Slrde decorative panel between tram preces
3. Remount handle with the screws previously removed
4. Slide the drawer Into the unit
5. Paint, wallpaper, fabric, etc., can be applred directly to
one of the panels
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14-5/8”
FIGURE 18
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:
. 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:
. 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:
. 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.
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