Manual
Before youcall forservice...
_ Troubleshooting tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Compactor won't operate Compactor is unplugged • Make sure the cord is plugged securely into a
working outlet.
Circuit brea, ker/fuse is * Check house circuit breake_/fllses. Replace
tripped/blown fllses or reset breakei:
Knob switch may not be • Make sure the switch is in the ONposition.
in the ON position
• Foot pedal may not have been lifte(l up long enough to
start the compaction cycle.
Drawer may not be dosed • Check to make sure the drawer is fimflv closed.
Compactor has an automatic • If w)u have just compacted repeatedly, this protector
thermal motor reset may have opened the motor circuit. Wait a few
minutes and the motor reset will rech)se
automatically:
Drawer is hard Trash may have fallen • Remove any trash.
to close behind the drawer
Drawer will not The rmn is not all the • I,ift up on the foot pedal and release to allow ram to
open way up complete a cycle.
Little orno apparent Drawer is not full • The drawer must be at least l/2 flfll of trash befi)re
compaction enough w)tt will see anv aIl/o/Int Of compacting. The ram does
not travel all the way to the bottom. Trash in the bottom
of the drawer will be crushed during later cycles.
Trash is stuck between rain • Remove any trash.
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