Installation instructions and user guide
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1. ELBA by Fisher amp Paykel Installation instructions and user guide Food waste disposer GD50S1 NZ Contents Safety and warnings Installation instructions Operating instructions Cleaning and maintenance Troubleshooting Manufacturer s warranty Customer care Important SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time For current details about model and specification availability in your country please go to our website listed on the back cover or contact your local Fisher amp Paykel dealer N Safety and warnings Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide Important safety precautions When using this appliance always use basic safety precautions including the following Danger This appliance is not intended for the use by children or infirmed persons without supervision a To reduce the risk of injury close supervision is required when a waste disposer is used near children a Do not put fingers or hands into the waste disposer a Unplug the unit before attempting to clear a jam or remove an object from the disposer As the waste disposer is magnetic use only non magnetic tools such as a wooden spoon or long handled plastic tongs when attempting to loosen a jam or remove objects from the waste disposer a To reduce the risk of injury by materials th2. End Bell Electrical Connections 14 Power cord oO Gr wines 15 Outlet gasket 16 Discharge waste elbow 17 Waste elbow flange nut Fig 1 Three Bolt Mount System 15 i 16 17 Fig 1 2 Elbow Installation instructions L 5 Installation Loosen the clamp screw to allow the mounting system to be removed fig 2 Turn the mounting assembly over and remove the flange ring from the track on the sink flange Undo the three screws holding it together This will allow the sink flange mount ring and protector ring to separate fig 3 Use the flat blade screwdriver as a lever if required Apply a small amount of plumbers putty to the lip of the flange and position the sink flange into the sink drain hole ensuring that the rubber gasket on the underside of the sink flange is firmly in place fig 4 Approaching from under the sink slide the protector ring and mount ring onto the underside of the sink flange Fit the flange ring into the track on the sink flange then tighten the 3 mounting screws evenly and securely fig 5 Note Ensure that the mounting assembly connection is fixed securely and tightly No dishwasher connection required If a dishwasher is not being connected please proceed to step 7 Connecting to a dishwasher If you are connecting to a dishwasher please continue with steps 5 amp 6 Using a blunt instrument steel punch or wooden dowel knock out the entire plug at the e
3. Paykel undertakes to Repair or at its option replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of the Product the serial number of which appears on the Product which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS from the date of purchase This warranty DOES NOT Cover Service calls which are not related to any defect in the Product The cost of a service call will be charged if the problem is not found to be a Product related fault For example 1 Correct the installation of the product 2 Instruct you how to use the product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Correcting fault s caused by the user 5 Correcting damage caused by pests eg rats cockroaches etc Defects caused by factors other than 1 Normal domestic use or 2 Use in accordance with the Product s User Guide Defects to the Product caused by accident neglect misuse or Act of God The cost of repairs carried out by non authorised repairers or the cost of correcting such unauthorised repairs Normal recommended maintenance as set out in the Product s User Guide Repairs when the appliance has been dismantled repaired or serviced by other than a Fisher 8 Paykel AUTHORISED CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE or the selling dealer Pick up and delivery Transportation or travelling costs involved in the repair when the product is installed outside the Fisher 8 Paykel AUTHORISED CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE S normal service area Ser
4. shredding stops This assures that all the food waste is thoroughly flushed through the trap and drain Helpful Hints Ifa dishwasher drain hose has been connected to the waste disposer be sure that the waste disposer s chamber is empty before using the dishwasher to ensure the dishwasher is able to drain properly It is recommended to leave the stopper in the drain when the disposer is not in use to prevent utensils and foreign objects from falling into the waste disposer The waste disposer is designed to give you years of trouble free service The grinding mechanism is built to handle all normal food wastes but WILL NOT grind and dispose of items such as tin cans bottles bottle caps glass china leather large bones mussel or oyster shells These are waste materials that should be collected with your household rubbish We recommend cutting or breaking up items which require considerable grinding time such as melon rinds grapefruit skins small bones and corn cob husks or dispose of these items with your household waste collection Cleaning and maintenance _9 Your waste disposer is self cleaning and scours itself with each use Under normal usage your waste disposer will not require any special care Note Always run cold water into the chamber before during and after using the waste disposer Do not use hot water Removing an odour Grinding up a tray of ice cubes will help to clean the shredding plate Runn
5. aste disposer Before resetting the overload button you MUST disconnect the power supply Important The motor is permanently lubricated for life Do not attempt to lubricate your waste disposer 1 o Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Problem Waste disposer is not starting Abnormal noise when operating Waste disposer is jammed Unit is leaking at the top connections Unit is leaking at the discharge outlet Water is slow to drain from the sink Possible causes No electricity at the power outlet Foreign object may be lodged between the turntable and grinding ring Grinding chamber may be overloaded with food waste or foreign matter Safety overload button may have tripped A spoon bottle cap or other foreign object may have fallen into the waste disposer Foreign object may be lodged between the turntable and grinding ring Improper seating of the sink flange Improperly installed rubber gasket Mount ring not tightened properly Discharge outlet elbow may not be tightened Rubber splash guard fingers trapping air inside the chamber What to do Check that the plug is correctly connected and power is turned on Check another appliance at the same outlet Check house fuse Turn power supply and water tap off Rotate the turntable using a plastic wooden or non magnetic implement to dislodge the foreign object Turn the power and water tap off and using a plas
6. at may be expelled by a waste disposer do not put non food items or any of the following into the food waste disposer a Shells such as mussel or oyster shells b Caustic drain cleaners or similar products c Glass china or plastic d Large whole bones e Metal such as bottle caps tin cans utensils or aluminium foil f Hot grease or other hot liquids g Whole corn husks or similar fibrous material When not operating the waste disposer leave the drain stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the disposer Your new appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used Never unplug the waste disposer by pulling on the power cord a Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight from the outlet Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Power cords must be replaced by a qualified electrician or authorised service engineer Donotuseacord that shows cracks or abrasion along it s length or at either the plug or appliance end WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before operating this appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation instructions Before you begin Please read these installation instructions completely and carefully The following installation instruct
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8. ing orange or lemon rinds through the waste disposer will help to freshen up the grinding chamber Note Do not pour bleach or drain cleaners into the waste disposer Never put corrosive substances or chemicals into the waste disposer Unblocking a jam Before investigating a blockage you MUST disconnect the power supply The waste disposer is magnetic ALWAYS use non magnetic tools such as a wooden spoon or long handled plastic tongs when attempting to loosen a jam or remove an object from the waste disposer After clearing the blockage or jam turn the power back on turn on a medium flow of cold water and run the waste disposer for half a minute to ensure that all the food waste is thoroughly flushed through the trap and drain Note If the motor does not start when activated refer to the Overload Reset Button section below or the Troubleshooting guide on page 9 Overload Reset button The waste disposer is fitted with an overload control which prevents the motor from operating should overloading occur Overloading occurs when the motor is unable to turn usually caused by a foreign object falling in to the chamber or too much food waste being fed through into the chamber at once jamming the shredding plate When overloaded the motor will stop automatically To restart the motor the overload reset button must be pressed The reset overload button is a small red button located opposite the power cord outlet near the bottom of the w
9. ions are intended as a general guide Please ensure that the waste disposal unit is installed according to local building codes for your area Installation is recommended to be done by a qualified plumber or installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty Preparation Removing an existing waste disposer if installed Disconnect electrical power supply to existing disposer Remove old disposer or sink flange assembly Inspect drain line If it is heavily coated with hardened grease and accumulations clear out the build up using a plumber s rod or auger Remove old sealing materials and gaskets from sink opening both top and bottom What you will need Phillips screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver Steel Punch or wooden dowel Petroleum jelly or liquid soap Plumber s Putty Important Top and bottom of sink and sink flange surfaces must be free of any materials to prevent leaks Installation instructions gt Unpacking your waste disposer Remove the waste disposer from the packaging Identify and check that all components are included in the carton before beginning the installation fig 1 Take care not to misplace any of the components Components Stopper Sink flange Rubber gasket Flange ring Protector ring Mount ring Screw clamp Hopper with splash guard 9 Dishwasher discharge inlet 10 Drain housing 11 Reset button 12 Lower shell 13
10. nd of the dishwasher drain inlet as shown in fig 6 Do not use a screwdriver or sharp instrument When the knockout plug falls into disposer you may remove it or simply grind it up when the disposer is used This will not damage the disposer in any way but may take some time to grind over the course of several uses Connect the dishwasher drain hose to the dishwasher inlet pipe on the waste disposer fig 6 Use a clamp to ensure a tight seal A stepped rubber adaptor not supplied with the product may be required if the diameter of the drain hose is larger than the diameter of the waste disposer s inlet connection Fig 2 Removing the mounting system from the waste disposer Fig 3 Disassembling the mounting system Fig 4 Fitting the flange into the sink drain hole Fig 5 Fixing the mounting system to the underside of the sink Fig 6 Connecting toa dishwasher if required Installation instructions 10 11 12 13 Connect the discharge elbow to the lower outlet on the waste disposer fig 7 Prior to connecting the waste disposer to the mounting assembly press firmly down on the rubber splash guard to check that is firmly fitted onto the neck of the hopper Lubricate the top lip and angled surface of the rubber splash guard with liquid soap or petroleum jelly fig 8 Important Please do not remove clamp and splash guard from hopper Both parts are factory i
11. nstalled and installation ready Align the discharge elbow up with the waste pipe refer to fig 11 so that the waste disposer is correctly positioned prior to engaging with the mounting assembly Guide the waste disposer up to the sink flange fig 9 Engage the groove of the splash guard around the ridge at the bottom of the sink flange A slight rocking motion may be required to help ensure a proper fit While still supporting the body of the waste disposer tighten the screw clamp around the rubber splash guard fig 10 The waste disposer will now hang by itself Connect the discharge elbow up with the waste pipe fig 11 and tighten the slip nut on the drain pipe Note If you need to rotate the waste disposer to connect with the waste pipe it is important to make sure the sink flange does not turn Movement of the sink flange will break the seal If this occurs disengage the waste disposer from the discharge elbow and mounting assembly Return to step 10 to realign the waste disposer before repeating steps 11 13 Important Ensure that the reset button is readily accessible after installation of the waste disposer Fig 7 Connecting the discharge elbow Fig 8 Lubricate the rubber splash guard Fig 11 Connecting the drain outlet Installation instructions L 7 Controlling the waste disposer All electrical connections MUST be done by a registered electrician The waste dispose
12. our dealer or our Customer Care Centre can recommend an Authorised Service Centre in your area In Australia if you need assistance Call the Fisher amp Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer Care Consultants Toll Free 13 00 650 590 Fax 07 3826 9298 Email customer care fp com au Postal Address PO Box 798 Cleveland QLD 4163 If you need service Fisher amp Paykel Australia Pty Ltd has a network of independent Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Service Centres whose fully trained technicians can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Our Customer Care Centre can recommend an Authorised Service Centre in your area If you call or write please provide name address model number serial number date of purchase and a description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance Product Details Fisher amp Paykel Appliances Ltd Model Serial No Date ofPurchase___________________ Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country 13 Copyright Fisher amp Paykel 2008 All rights reserved The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue Under our policy of continuous product improvement these specifications may change at any time You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently availabl
13. r must be connected to the power supply by an earthed 3 pin outlet socket mounted adjacent to the waste disposer under the sink Wall mounted switch The waste disposer can be controlled by means of a wall mounted power switch positioned 500mm minimum away from the sink Bench mounted air switch An alternative option to a wall mounted control switch is a bench mounted air switch positioned within easy reach next to the sink We recommend using an Easy Fit by Fisher amp Paykel Air Switch which is available as an optional accessory from your Fisher 8 Paykel retailer or can be purchased through Fisher 8 Paykel Spare Parts Part no 2001105 00 Operating instructions Operating instructions Remove the sink stopper and turn on a medium flow of cold water Note Do not use hot water Only cold water should be run through the waste disposer Press the wall mounted control switch or an air switch if fitted to activate the waste disposer Feed food items through the sink opening of the waste disposer gradually Note Overloading the waste disposer with too much food waste at once may cause the blades to jam and the disposer to shut down The overload button may be required to be reset Refer to the Overload Reset button section on page 9 Caution Do not put hands or fingers into the waste disposer Before turning the waste disposer off let the water and the disposer run for approximately half a minute after
14. tic wooden or non magnetic implement remove the food waste or foreign matter Refer to the operating instructions section The reset overload button is a red button located externally opposite the power cord outlet near the bottom of the waste disposer Turn power supply and water tap off Wait until grinding blades and turntable has stopped turning Use a plastic wooden or non magnetic implement to remove the foreign object Turn power supply and water tap off Rotate the turntable using a plastic wooden or non magnetic implement to dislodge the foreign object Check that the sink flange is centred and sealed tightly into the sink drain by the mounting assembly from underneath Refer to step 2 of the installation instructions Check that the rubber gasket is sitting flat under the lip of the sink flange Refer to step 2 of the installation instructions Discharge outlet elbow may not be tightened Check the discharge elbow is tight Refer to step 13 of the installation instructions Check the discharge elbow is tight Refer to step 13 of the installation instructions When the rubber splash guard is new air can become trapped within the chamber preventing water from draining quickly Pushing food through the rubber splash guard will release the air and the water will drain Over time the splash guard fingers will soften and flex holding back less air and aiding drainage Manufacturer s warranty 11 Fisher amp
15. vice under this manufacturer s warranty must be provided by an Authorised Service Agent refer to the Customer care section for contact details Such service shall be provided during normal business hours This warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim Note This Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights and applies only to product purchased in New Zealand and Australia Please keep this User Guide in a safe place Do not return to Fisher 8 Paykel 12 Customer care Check the things you can do yourself B Refer to your User Guide and check SN es your appliance is correctly installed customer Car Ci you are familiar with its normal operation If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to your nearest Authorised Service Centre or contact us through our local website listed on the back cover In New Zealand if you need assistance Call your Fisher amp Paykel retailer who is trained to provide information on your appliance or if we can be of any further help please contact our Customer Care Centre Toll Free 0800 FP CARE or 0800 37 22 73 Fax 09 273 0656 Email customer care fp co nz Postal address P O Box 58732 Greenmount Auckland If you need service Fisher amp Paykel has a network of independent Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Service Centres whose fully trained technicians can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Y
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