Use & Care Manual
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1. Viking Range Corporation AL Eron stesi Greenwood Mississippi 38930 USA 662 455 1200 For product information call 1 888 VIKING1 845 4641 or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange com EIZE GIEN 0706023 Viking Use amp Care Manual Professional Series Undercounter Trash Compactor Congratulations Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you choose With minimal care as outlined in this manual this product is designed to provide you with years of dependable service Please take the few minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care of this quality product We appreciate your choosing a Viking Range Corporation product and hope that you will again select our products for your other major appliance needs Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 0 0 eee eee 2 Compactor Features sasise ssaa hene see es Leb eee A E ws 4 Loading Your COMPaGIOr teantinecnaes pee PEREA eee ee 2 Use of Break Away Trash Basket Without Bag 6 Use of Break Away Trash Basket With Bag 7 Bag REMOVA serres ernis PERNE EET EREEREER EERS 8 Operating Your Trash Compactor 0 00000 0ee 9 Charcoal Air Filter With Fan 1 c 0e8eceewede este teed aed 11 ce e LOC Mis aseoueeengn easier ne tasebn sense bancesee 12 Caring for Your Compactor s lt lt tcaet2. be purchased in the country where service is requested Warranty labor shall be performed by an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agency or representative Warranty shall not apply to damage resulting form abuse accident natural disaster loss of electrical power to the product for any reason alteration outdoor use improper installation improper operation or repair or service of the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agency or representative This warranty does not apply to commercial usage Warrantor is not responsible for consequential or incidental damage whether arising out of breach of warranty breach of contract or otherwise Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Owner shall be responsible for proper installation providing normal care and maintenance providing proof of purchase upon request and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service It the product or one of its component parts contains a defect or malfunction during the warranty period after a reasonable number of attempts by the warrantor to remedy the defects or malfunctions the owner is entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component part or parts Replacement of a component part includes its free installation Warrantor s liability on any claim of any kind with respect to
3. ram will return to original up position WARNING Do not allow children to operate the compactor We recommend that you remove the key when not in use The unit will not operate without it The trash drawer cannot be locked Therefore before running a compactor cycle always check to be sure that no item has been mistakenly placed in the trash drawer Loading Your Compactor Built in Small Litter Area Small cans paper scraps small boxes and containers may simply be dropped into the door rather than opening the large trash drawer Trash will drop automatically into the large trash drawer when pulled open Large Capacity Trash Drawer Large bulky items should be placed directly into the drawer It is not necessary to run a compaction cycle everytime you place trash into the drawer However the more you run a cycle the more compact the trash will be Break Away Trash Basket Your trash compactor is equipped with a versatile two piece polypropylene basket It is designed for easy use and removal of compacted trash The break away basket may be used with or without the enclosed complimentary supply of trash bags NOTE Basket wall support channels must be in place prior to operating compactor Basket Wall Support Channels Use of Break Away Trash Basket Without Bag 1 Place basket release handle in upright position 2 Put trash directly into the basket We recommend placing several thicknesses of newspaper
4. the goods or services covered hereunder shall in no case exceed the price of the goods or service or part thereof which give rise to the claim WARRANTY SERVICE Under the terms of this warranty service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent or representative Service will be provided during normal business hours and labor performed at overtime or premium rates shall not be covered by this warranty To obtain warranty service contact the dealer from whom the product was purchased an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent or Viking Range Corporation Provide model and serial number and date of original retail purchase For the name of your nearest authorized Viking Range Corporation service agency call the dealer form whom the product was purchased or Viking Range Corporation IMPORTANT Retain proof of original purchase to establish warranty period The return of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty coverage You however should return the Owner Registration Card so that Viking Range Corporation can contact you should any question of safety arise which could affect you Any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness applicable to the above described drive system motor is limited in duration to the period of coverage of the applicable express written limited warranties set forth above Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty la
5. NT THIS IS NORMAL AND NOT A CAUSE FOR CONCERN As the ram compacts difficult to break items you may notice a downward movement of the compactor drawer This in normal and will not cause damage The spring loaded drawer is specially designed to move down freely and return to original position The force of the ram during a compaction cycle is absorbed by the heavy gauge steel frame of the compactor To Stop Cycle and Open Drawer You may stop or interrupt a compaction cycle at any time and raise the ram to its original position 1 Turn the key to STOP LOCK position to stop the ram 2 Turn the key to START position and HOLD momentarily to return the ram to original position The drawer may then be opened 3 Turn key to START position and HOLD to start another cycle 10 Charcoal Air Filter with Fan Your trash compactor features an activated charcoal air filter and fan which absorbs and minimizes odor The charcoal filter is located in the left rear section of the compactor The degree of odor in your compactor will depend upon the type of trash you place in it Since odors are absorbed into the pores of the charcoal filter it may need to be replaced once or twice a year Length of time before filter replacement is necessary varies with the types of trash compacted Charcoal Air Filter Fan ON The fan creates fast air movement for greater odor removal While the fan is on a fan on light will glow on the control
6. at the bottom of the basket when bags are not used This will minimize clean up of the basket after emptying compacted trash NOTE Compacting a folded newspaper on top of loose trash will keep the ram clean of trash or broken glass To Remove Break Away Trash Basket We recommend removing the basket when trash is compacted to four or five inches below the top of the basket If you find this too heavy compact less trash next time REMEMBER the weight of the compacted trash will vary with the contents Cans and bottles may weigh more than paper products 1 Place basket release handle in down position Lift built in storage compartment cover up 2 Grasp both handles of basket and remove from drawer Carry basket to trash storage area 3 Remove basket wall support channels 4 Pull handles of basket away from each other 5 Dump compacted trash from half basket into waste receptacle 6 Replace support channels after dumping WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Compacted trash may contain broken glass metal cans and other sharp objects Always use the half basket to dump trash DO NOT USE BARE HANDS Use of Break Away Trash Basket With Bag 1 Lift built in storage compartment cover 2 Pull basket release handle down 3 Place folded bag inside Break Away trash basket 4 Open bag Pull top edges of bag over top of drawer j ae 5 Lock bag in place by pulling four pre punched hole
7. compact any container or material which might contain poisonous or explosive products Do not compact cloths or cans containing paint liquids thinners etc which could create a hazard Do not shove items down into the compactor with hands or feet To avoid being cut let the compactor do the compacting Do not lift a trash bag by the sides Sharp objects can pierce the bag and cause injury Always carry a filled trash bag by the top Always wipe off any broken glass before touching the ram cover Do not use the compactor as a counter for electrical cooking appliances nor as a cutting board Do not set hot pans etc on the compactor top Do not compact toxic or volatile flammable material such as oily rags and insect sprays Do not compact lighted cigarettes cigars or other hot or burning items Do not spill any liquids on the compactor top Do not use accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Compactor Features Control Panel Filter with Fan not shown Charcoal Air lt mE Built In Small itter Area NS SQ Basket Wall Built In Storage Support Channel eens Break Away Trash Basket AN WA Trash Drawer Your compactor has a built in interlock and will not operate unless you have 1 Closed the trash drawer 2 Turned the key to start STOP LOCK will stop the ram movement at any point After stopping the unit turn the key to START and
8. ill not damage compactor Placing a newspaper over bottles before compacting will help muffle noise WE DO NOT RECOMMEND COMPACTING THESE ITEMS Trimmings from cleaning fish or chicken Grapefruit or cantaloupe rinds Paint oil gasoline or turpentine cans or rags which have been used with these materials Aerosol cans Insecticide toxic or caustic containers Wood scraps rocks solid metal or large quantities of newspaper These items are already in their compacted form WARNING FIRE HEALTH HAZARDS Do not compact containers of flammable or toxic materials or aerosol cans Vacation Care If you are planning a weekend vacation you may not want to remove compacted trash if basket is not full We recommend you simply lock the compactor On your return you may wish to run the charcoal air filter for a short time before opening the drawer If you are planning to be away for more than a weekend we recommend that you remove and discard the compacted trash replace basket and lock the compactor Before running a compaction cycle always check that no item has been mistakenly placed in the trash drawer 12 Caring for Your Compactor COMPACTOR INTERIOR Built in Small Litter Door and Area Wipe clean with a cloth or sponge and a mild detergent or ammonia and water Rinse with clear water and dry Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Break Away Trash Basket Clean as necessary after emptying compacted trash Wearing rubber glo
9. ill shut off but the drawer cannot be pulled open Close the drawer firmly and turn the key to START The ram will return to the original up position Drawer will open only when ram is all the way up Compacting works best when only a few items are loaded Use the compacting cycle frequently Not all bottles will break every time depending upon trash load below 14 If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency or continue to have service problems call Viking Range Corporation 1 888 VIKING1 845 4641 or write to VIKING RANGE CORPORATION PREFERRED SERVICE 1803 Hwy 82W Greenwood Mississippi 38930 USA Record the information indicated below You will need it if service is ever required The serial and model numbers for your oven are located on an identification plate mounted on the bottom left side of the oven door opening Model Number________ Serial Number Date Purchased___ sz Installed Dealers Name Address If service requires installation of parts use only authorized parts to ensure protection under the warranty This manual should remain with the trash compactor for future reference 15 VUC PROFESSIONAL SERIES UNDERCOUNTER TRASH COMPACTOR WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Undercounter trash compactors and all of their component parts except as detailed below are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve 12 mon
10. panel OFF Even when the fan isn t running the filter is working to remove odor To Remove Filter 1 With trash drawer in open position reach into left rear corner where filter is located ee eens Ke a ne RAON A i l RAO ss a gt i r IAN KX tye et t 4 POAN 2 Release filter from bottom clip pull down gt 5 2505 Ka To Replace Filter Push replacement filter into place behind top clip Snap securely into bottom clip Special Use Tips Your compactor is designed to handle most dry trash The compactor is not a substitute for a food waste disposer We urge you to continue to dispose of garbage through a food waste disposer Most food waste will sour and become odorous when held at room temperature Liquid or messy items should be wrapped ina newspaper or several thicknesses of paper toweling to help keep the ram and Break Away basket clean More trash can be compacted if you stop the ram in the down position and allow it to dwell there overnight This will result in heavier bags of compacted trash Place glass bottles on their side in the center for compacting rather than upright Bottles and cans may nest in lightly compacted paper When sufficient load is accumulated most will be crushed However due to the resiliency of paper some bottles may not break Don t be alarmed by the popping noise made when bottles are crushed This is normal and w
11. s over buttons on drawer sides Holes will expand over buttons without damaging bag Spread bag to fit interior of basket Closing storage compartment cover Pull basket release handle up Bag Removal We recommend removing bag when trash is compacted to four or five inches below top of basket If you find this is too heavy compact less trash next time 1 Pull basket release handle down Lift storage compartment cover up Release bag from buttons Pull up to g p top S edges of bag Close bag with twist ties provided Grasp handles and remove from drawer Pull handles of basket Lift bag out 2 Turn key to START position and HOLD Carry basket with bag to trash storage area away from each other to loosen bag WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Sharp objects may protrude through bag after removal from trash basket Handle carefully by the top to avoid injury Operating Your Trash Compactor To Start 1 Close large trash drawer momentarily Release key Compaction Cycle The compactor ram will move down inside the trash drawer reverse and return to original position completing the cycle in approximately 35 seconds As the basket is filled the ram travels a shorter distance and cycle time decreases DURING THE COMPACTION CYCLE THE RAM DOES NOT TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF THE DRAWER THEREFORE YOU CAN EXPECT TO CYCLE SEVERAL LOOSE TRASH LOADS BEFORE COMPACTION IS EVIDE
12. sts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction Specifications subject to change without notice 16 17 18
13. supply to compactor before removing drawer Be sure ram is in up position Open drawer to fully extended position Remove any drawer retaining screws which hold drawer to track assembly Carefully remove drawer from track assembly making sure that the full weight of the drawer is supported at all times eT COMPACTOR EXTERIOR Front Panels Wipe clean with a cloth or soonge and mild detergent and water Rinse with clear water and wipe dry Do not use abrasive cleaners On stainless steel models use a stainless steel cleaner and polish USE ENERGY WISELY A trash compactor uses a negligible amount of energy Total energy requirements associated with the trash compactor will be minimized by following the recommendations in the Use and Care Guide Service Information It is assumed that your trash compactor has been properly installed in accordance with all specifications and local codes and that the appliance has been properly grounded If your trash compactor should fail to operate check the troubleshooting guide before calling your dealer You could save the cost of a service call If your trash compactor should fail to operate Have you read and followed the instructions provided with this unit Is a fuse blown or the circuit breaker open Is the trash drawer tightly closed It is possible for a cycle to be incomplete when the drawer has not been firmly closed before turning the key to START If this occurs the unit w
14. ths from the date of original retail purchase Viking Range Corporation warrantor agrees to repair or replace at its option any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period Painted and decorative items are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original retail purchase ANY DEFECTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE SELLING DEALER WITHIN NINETY 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Any drive system motor which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use during the second through the fifth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs including labor NINETY 90 DAY RESIDENTIAL PLUS WARRANTY This warranty applies to applications where use of the product extends beyond normal residential use Examples are but not limited to bed and breakfasts fire stations private clubs churches etc This warranty excludes all commercial locations such as restaurants food service locations and institutional food service locations This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product warranted hereunder and to each transferee owner of the product during the term of the warranty This warranty shall apply to products purchased and located in the United States and Canada Products must
15. tuawocaste cngeeunant 13 Service Information 0 eee 15 WA a anne aa e E AE 16 FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your compactor follow basic precautions including the following safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 This compactor must be properly connected to electricity 5 4 Do Not allow to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any 14 15 16 17 18 T Read all instructions Use the compactor only for its intended use time Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children Lock when not in use and store key out or reach of children Do not operate with a damaged cord plug motor or after compactor has been damaged in any manner Have the compactor examined repaired or adjusted by an authorized servicer Do not take compactor apart Incorrect reassembly can cause electrical shock when next used Do not touch moving parts Do not overload compactor Do not overload trash with heavy material such as glass Always place glass bottles etc on their sides in the center of the drawer so the wastepaper below and beside the bottle can help keep broken glass near the center of the bag away from the sides Do not
16. ves and using paper towels remove any small pieces of debris from basket such as crushed glass AVOID CONTACT WITH BARE HANDS Light soil may be wiped away with a damp sponge or cloth Heavy soil may require use of mild detergent and water Rinse with clear water and dry Ram Clean as necessary Wearing rubber gloves and using paper towels remove any small pieces of debris from ram such as paper or crushed glass AVOID CONTACT WITH BARE HANDS Light soil may be wiped clean with a cloth and mild detergent and water Heavy soil may require the use of a dampened scouring pad Rinse with clear water and dry Metal Drawer Liner Clean as necessary using a cloth or sponge and mild detergent and water Rinse with clear water and dry Do not use abrasive cleaners Metal Drawer Occasionally the drawer latch rod and slide hood located on both sides of the drawer opening should be lubricated This will prevent the door latch from squeaking or sticking and help insure and extend the life of the latch mechanism We suggest soap or a solid stick lubricant which can be purchased at auto supply or hardware stores Behind Metal Drawer Occasionally check the area behind the trash drawer and remove any small pieces of trash Placing a folded newspaper on top of trash will help prevent small items from sticking to the ram and falling behind the drawer 13 NOTE Drawer may be removed to facilitate the cleaning surrounding areas Disconnect power
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