COMPACTOR U_:___ _,, ,_,,_,, G _ _!__ For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-688-9900 or visit our website at www.maytag.com In Canada, for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.maytag.ca Table of Contents ............................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY .................................................................. 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4 Unpacking .................................................................................... 4 Location Requirements ................................................................ 5 Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 5 Freestanding and Undercounter Installation ..........
COMPACTOR SAFETY 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.
INSTALLATION Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner. INSTRUCTIONS Homeowner: Keep Use and Care Guide for future reference and for local electrical inspector's use, if required. 3. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install compactor. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Place the 2 corner posts from the carton on the floor near the compactor. Open the compactor drawer and remove any shipping materials or other items from the drawer.
Clearance Dimensions Product Dimensions 341/8" (66.7 cm) -_ B_ I i A _-'<-_ '_24" 15" (36.1 cm) (61 cm) A. Leave 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance space to the right side of the compactor in order to remove the compactor bags. B. Leave 23" (58.4 cm) of clearance in front of the compactor in order to fully open or remove the compactor drawer. Cutout Dimensions \ 3" min. (7.6 cm)--_ A in. Electrical Shock Hazard 24" min. (61 cm) Plug into a grounded (45.7 cm) 3 prong outlet.
_S_,_c_i_ ¸_ 0 _._0,_d NOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets all national and local codes and ordinances. Undercounter Installation NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided. See "Accessories" for ordering conversion kit. 1. Tools needed o__ _ ......... _.,.,.._ .....
• If the compactor is to be midway between "1" and "3," place the retaining bracket mounting screws through "2." _,, 9. 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 to see whether drawer opens freely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see "Adjusting the Toe Plate" later in this section, for further instructions. _"_:': ....................... / '.
Installation 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor. Remove foot pedal. 6. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and 1/2"washer. Then, reinstall the foot pedal. A C S A A. Mounting screws B. Foot pedal 2. Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the compactor. Remove toe guard. 3. Remove the mounting screws attaching the decorative panel to the compactor. Remove decorative panel and discard mounting screws. 4.
Installation 1. Remove the mounting screws attaching the foot pedal to the compactor. Remove foot pedal. 6. Attach a 15" x 1/2"quarter-round filler along the top of the drawer front using glue or screws. 7. Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and 1/2" washer. Then, reinstall the foot pedal. B A ?C C A. Mounting screws B. Foot pedal 2. Remove mounting screws attaching the toe guard to the compactor. Remove toe guard. 3.
IMPORTANT: Donotpushitemsdownintocompactor with handsorfeet. NOTE: Youwillnotseecompacting oftrashthefirstfewtimes youloadthecompactor. Thecompactor drawer shouldbeabout halffullbefore thecompactor canbegintocompress theload. 1. Openthedrawer. Liftandpullthehandle orpressthetoebar toopenthedrawer. NOTE: Pressing thetoebaropensthecontainer only3"to6" (7.6cmto15.2cm),depending ontheload. The ©uietSeries T=Sound Package system helps to maintain a quiet home environment during compactor operation.
The fan-powered charcoal Air Filter absorbs and minimizes odor. The degree of odor in the compactor depends on the type of trash placed in it. The length of time before the filter needs to be replaced varies with the type of trash compacted. Under normal use the filter should be replaced once or twice per year. Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially for use in your compactor.
COMPACTOR CARE Your new compactor is designed to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you are expected to do in order to properly maintain your compactor. This section will tell you how to clean and care for your compactor. It is recommended that you use either the charcoal air filter or the air freshener in the filter compartment. The solid air freshener system is an alternative to the air filter and is designed to control odors that might develop in the trash.
4. Wash the interior of the drawer with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 5. Wash the inside of the cabinet with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 5. If the drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted position. 6. To replace the drawer, grasp it by the sides and insert the rollers onto the tracks. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. • Trash is not compacting • Is the drawer less than half-full? Drawer must be more than half full before trash is compacted. Did you press ON before pressing START? Press ON before pressing START (on some models). See "Starting Your Compactor." The drawer won't open Your compactor won't operate Is the ram all the way up? Drawer will open only when ram is fully raised.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 factory specified parts.
MAYTAG ®MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY LIM ITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Maytag") will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Maytag designated service company.
