Operating instructions
CONTINUOUS FEED DISPOSERS
1. Remove stopper from sink opening and run strong ow of cold water.
2. Turn on wall switch to start disposer.
3. Slowly insert food waste into disposer and position stopper to minimize possible ejection of
material while grinding (see Figure A).
4. After grinding is complete, turn disposer off and run water for at least 15 seconds to ush drain
line.
BATCH FEED DISPOSERS
Batch feed disposer differ from continuous feed models in that the batch feed on/off switch is built
into the disposer and activated by the stopper. (See Instruction 1, Installation Dimensions chart, for
model reference.)
1. Read important safety instructions contained in the Installation, Care & Use manual.
2. Remove stopper from sink opening and place food waste into disposer grind chamber. Do not
pack chamber with waste. Place stopper back in sink opening. Run a strong ow of cold water.
3. Turn on disposer by lifting stopper slightly and turning to left or right until disposer starts. (See
Figure B; Seal - Completely in, Drain - Lift 1/4 inch and turn, Start - Turn fully left or right.)
4. After grinding is complete, turn disposer off by removing the stopper and allow water to run for at
least 15 seconds to ush drain line.
CLEANING DISPOSER
Over time, food particles may accumulate in the grind chamber and bafe. An odor from the dis-
poser is usually a sign of grease and food buildup, caused by insufcient water ow during and after
disposer use. To clean disposer:
1. Turn off disposer and disconnect power supply.
2. Reach through sink opening and clean underside of splash bafe and inside upper lip of grind
chamber with scouring pad.
3. Place stopper in sink opening and ll sink halfway with warm water.
4. Mix 1/4 cup baking soda with water. Turn disposer on and remove stopper from sink at same
time to wash away loose particles.
Disposers may also be cleaned with Disposer Care
®
. This product is not sold by In-Sink-Erator, but
is generally available in major home centers, hardware, and grocery stores. For more information on
Disposer Care
®
, contact Iron Out, Inc. at 1-800-654-0791 or www.ironout.com.
RELEASING DISPOSER JAM
If the motor stops during operation, the disposer may be jammed. To release jam:
1. Turn off disposer and water.
2. Insert one end of self-service wrenchette into center hole on bottom of disposer (see Figure C).
Work wrenchette back and forth until it turns one full revolution. Remove wrenchette.
3. Reach into disposer with tongs and remove object(s). Allow disposer motor to cool for 3 - 5 min-
utes and lightly push red reset button on the disposer bottom (see Figure C). (If motor remains
inoperative, check service panel for tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses.)
Figure A
DO...
• First turn on a moderate to strong
ow of cold water and then turn
on the disposer. Continue running
cold water for 15 seconds after
grinding is completed to ush the
drain line.
• Grind hard materials such as
small bones, fruit pits, and ice. A
scouring action is created by the
particles inside the grind chamber.
• Grind peelings from citrus fruits to
freshen up drain smells.
• Use a disposer cleaner, degreaser,
or deodorizer as necessary to
relieve objectionable odors caused
by grease build-up.
Figure B
Figure C
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Regularly inspect disposer
and plumbing ttings for
water leaks, as water leaks
can cause property
damage. Manufacturer
cannot be held responsible
for property damage as a
result of water leaks.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
DON’T...
• Don’t pour grease or fat down your disposer or any
drain. It can build up in pipes and cause drain block-
ages. Put grease in a jar or can and dispose in the
trash.
• Don’t use hot water when grinding food waste. It is OK
to drain hot water into the disposer between grinding
periods.
• Don’t ll disposer with a lot of vegetable peels all at
once. Instead, turn the water and disposer on rst and
then feed the peels in gradually.
• Don’t grind extremely brous materials like corn husks,
artichokes, etc., to avoid possible drain blockage.
• Don’t turn off disposer until grinding is completed and
only sound of motor and water is heard.
• Don’t be alarmed if a brown discoloration appears
on the face of the grinding disc. This is normal. It is
surface discoloration only and will not affect the life or
performance of the disposer.