KitchenAid 9871915A User's Manual
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1. cccsccssecsseeseesscenseesseseeeseeserseesenens 11 Lee 11 WARRANTY ee 12 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 These words mean WW be killed iously injured if you don t ADANGER See AWARNING Yau can beled or En jurad if you dont All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following m Read all instructions before using the compactor m 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 overload the compactor m Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children Do not allow to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time Lock Key Switch when not in use and store key out of reach of i Do not take apart the compactor Incorrect children reass2. Co Cleaning Before a Vacation If you will be away for more than a couple of days remove the compactor bag Remove the Key Knob or Key Switch and store it out of children s reach TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Trash is not compacting m Is the drawer less than half full Drawer must be more than half full before trash is compacted Your compactor won t operate m Is the power supply cord unplugged Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet m Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker m Is the drawer completely closed Close the drawer firmly and start the compactor again m Is the Key Knob turned all the way to START Turn the Key Knob Key Switch fully to START and release on some models See Starting Your Compactor m Did you press ON before pressing START Press ON before pressing START on some models See Starting Your Compactor The drawer won t open m Is the ram all the way up Drawer will open only when ram is fully raised To raise the ram on models with a Key Knob or Key Switch Turn the Key Knob Key Switch to START and release See Starting Your Compactor To raise the ram on models with push button controls Press OFF and then press ON See Starting Your Compactor m Is the Solid Cycle engaged Drawer remains LOCKED
3. 1 Mark on each side of the toe plate the amount of toe plate that rubs the floor covering 2 Remove the drawer from the unit See Step 3 in the Unpacking section 3 Use a ruler and a pencil or chalk to draw a line between the marks on each side of toe plate 4 Use scissors or utility knife to cut toe plate along line 5 Replace drawer If toe plate still rubs floor covering repeat Steps 1 4 Trimless Panel without Handle Dimensions Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim kit The panel should be a minimum of 1 2 13 mm thick 29 74 6 cm Y I lt 15 38 1 cm Installation 1 Align the bottom of the custom panel with the bottom of the drawer front NOTE The bottom of the custom panel should not extend below the bottom of the drawer front 2 Secure the panel from the back using four 8 x 1 wood screws as shown 3 Attach a 15 x 1 2 quarter round filler along the top of the drawer front using glue or screws A C E F A Custom panel D Toe guard B 15 x 1 4 Quarter round E Washer C 8 x 1 Wood screws F Toe guard screw COMPACTOR USE The compacting ram is the part of the compactor which compresses the trash The compacting ram does not go to the bottom of the drawer You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compactor NOTE The compactor drawer should be more than full before
4. procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc m Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies KitchenAid designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the KitchenAid designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to KitchenAid with any questions or concerns at KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence To ensure the proper functioning of your compactor use KitchenAid replacement parts only To order replacement parts or accessories call 1 800 442 9991 and ask for the appropriate part number listed below or contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer Replacement Parts Replacement Bags Call for Part Number Charcoal Air Filters Order Part Number 4151750 Trim Kits and Panels See Trimless Panel without Handle for custom panel dimensions Color Panel and Handles Order Part 9871907CB Cobalt Blue Order Part 9871907ER Empire Red Order Part 9871907MY Majestic Yellow Order Part 9871907HG Hunter Green Stainless Panel wit
5. states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling the KitchenAid Customer Interaction Center 1 800 422 1230 toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 04 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future S gt Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your compactor to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Phone number You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the inside panel of the compactor drawer Model number Serial number Purchase date 9871915A 4 04 2004 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid U S A KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada Printed in U S A
6. the compactor can begin to compress the load You may hear a noise when glass breaks Strong glass bottles may not break at all The trash in a full compactor bag will be about 1 4 the size of its original bulk Bottles or cans not placed in the center may become caught between the ram and the drawer The Drawer Monitor Switch then senses a misload and causes the ram to return to the up position without compacting IMPORTANT Do not push items down into compactor with hands or feet NOTE You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load the compactor The compactor drawer should be about 12 full before the compactor can begin to compress the load 1 Open the drawer Lift and pull the handle or press the foot pedal to open the drawer NOTE Pressing the foot pedal opens the container only 3 to 6 7 6 cm to 15 2 cm depending on the load F 2 Place trash in compactor m Wrap or cover wet or messy trash m Do not compact items that may develop offensive odors such as raw meat fish grapefruit rinds disposable diapers or personal hygiene items m Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the drawer Do not load bottles in an upright position 3 Close the drawer whisper quiet system The WHISPER QUIET System helps to maintain a quiet home environment during compactor operation NOTE The contents of the trash may effect the noise level of your c
7. up all four bag cuffs Close bag with twist tie provided 3 Push Side Lock Latch down and tilt drawer side open 4 Lift out bag Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially for use in your compactor Order replacement compactor bags through your local dealer or by calling the toll free number on the cover or in the Assistance or Service section IMPORTANT Before installing a new bag be sure m The drawer side is securely locked m The container is clean and free of debris 1 Place folded bag into the drawer Open bag and pull top edges over the drawer top 2 Lock bag in place by pulling the four prepunched holes over the bag retainer buttons Holes will expand over the buttons without damaging the bag 3 Press inside of bag against the drawer bottom sides and corners for a smooth fit 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 To order the correct replacement charcoal filters call the toll free number listed on the cover or in the Assistance or Service section 1 Insert fingertips in the Air Filter Cover and pull until the side tabs release Then lift the cover to release the bottom tabs 2 Remove the Air Filter by pulling the top edge of th
8. Donot allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch the floor covering when lifting or moving compactor Undercounter Installation NOTE Installation hardware is not provided with full cabinet models 1 Measure the height of your cabinet opening The top of the compactor should be at least Ye 3 mm from the top of the cabinet opening The rear wheels are preset for a cabinet opening height of 341 87 cm Position 1 To adjust for other cabinet opening heights m Loosen self tapping screw just enough to clear stud from hole in position 1 m Move the rear wheel and stud to position 2 or 3 as needed for your cabinet opening measurement Position 2 34 to 3476 87 to 87 5 cm Position 3 34 6 to 34 87 5 to 88 cm NOTE To level the unit in position 3 you may need to add shims under the leveling legs m Tighten screw Repeat for other rear wheel A Wheel bracket assembly B Cabine C Locating stud D Self tapping screw pivot 2 Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet Adjust legs so there will be a 1 3 mm to 1 4 6 4 mm space between the top of the compactor and the top of the cabinet opening Stand the compactor upright 3 For model with cabinet remove the plastic plugs from the compactor cabinet top 4 Move the compactor close to its final position Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet 6 Determine if you want the compactor frame or drawer front flush with th
9. KitchenAid INTEGRATED COMPACTORS For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 422 1230 In Canada call for assistance 1 800 461 5681 for installation and service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www kitchenaid com or www kitchenaid ca Table Of Contents eiert BM tales ee Ee dE EA eh 2 AJ We 9871915A TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY cecssstseeseessseesseesnensensseeneeeseesseeennenseenees 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ccccscssrseesterseeeseesseenseneerneees 4 Knocking 2 egbersug rgee d enee dea 4 Location Requirements ccccsssceessssseceesseeeeessseeeesseeeeessseeeeess 4 Electrical Requirements nssnsnneoeeneneeennnnennnneeenteeenrnennnnnennnnenene 5 Undercounter Installation A 5 COMPACTOR USE ccccsseesteessesseneeesnenseeeseenseesseeneeeseesseesnnensnenaees 7 How Your Compactor Works AA 7 LOaCING wt ie E i ee A 8 WHISPER QUIET i ciceseessessscciuesssceseasncdesceetedeacdcieanisantaisconsenssnesets 8 Starting Your Compachor EEN 8 Using Solid Locked Cycle AEN 8 Using the Fiter ege ugaesgeee pe ke aaa aaa aiana aa 8 Removing a Filled Bag 8 Installing a New Bag AEN 9 COMPACTOR CARE cccsccssessersteesnenseeseeeneeeseesseeesensneseeeneeeseerenes 9 Changing the Charcoal Air Filter 9 CIA ING DEE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING cscsscesseessecseesseeeseeseeenseessneseeeseesseeseennenene 10 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
10. e cabinet front Using the two 8 18 x s screws install the retaining brackets to cabinet top as needed o m If the compactor frame is to be flush with the cabinet front place retaining bracket screws through 1 m If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the cabinet front place retaining bracket screws through 3 m If the compactor is to be midway between 1 and 3 place the retaining bracket screws through 2 A Countertop B Retaining bracket 7 Carefully lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the cabinet opening Using the two 8 18 x 1 2 screws fasten the retaining brackets to the countertop with the mounting screws If brackets cannot be attached to the underside of countertop attach mounting clips to brackets Fasten compactor to cabinet front with mounting screws through mounting clips Countertop mounting A Countertop B Retaining bracket C Mounting screw Cabinet front mounting A A Mounting clip B Cabinet C Retaining bracket D Mounting screw 8 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 if drawer opens freely If the toe plate rubs against floor see Adjusting the Toe Plate for further instructions Adjusting the Toe Plate If the toe plate rubs the floor covering the toe plate clearance may be changed as follows
11. e filter The filter should pull out easily Throw away used filter 3 To replace push the replacement filter into place Insert the bottom tabs of the Air Filter Cover and push in until the side tabs snap into place Before cleaning the compactor turn the Key Knob or Key Switch to the OFF amp LOCK position and remove it NOTE Any services other than those outlined in this section should be performed by a designated service representative Cleaning Exterior Surfaces 1 Wash exterior surfaces including stainless steel with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth 2 Wipe up spills right away Some foods can damage the finish if left on the compactor surface Cleaning Inside the Drawer NOTE You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits of glass in the drawer 1 Remove the bag See the Removing a Filled Bag 2 Press down on the lever action lock or Side Lock latch 3 Hold the lever action lock down and tilt the side of the drawer out until the lock clears the drawer front NOTE If desired the drawer side can be removed by tilting it up then lifting it out 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 Ifthe drawer side was removed slide it back into the tilted positi
12. embly can cause electric shock when Do not touch moving parts subsequently used Do not operate with a damaged cord set plug Handle a loaded trash bag with care Sharp objects motor or after damage in any manner Have the can pierce the bag and cause injury Do not compactor examined repaired or adjusted by an overload trash bag with heavy material such as authorized serviceperson glass Use only for intended use as described in this m This compactor is intended for household use only manual Do not use other than manufacturer s recommended attachments SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installer Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner 4 Place the other 2 corner posts on the floor to the side of the compactor Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and put compactor on its side on top of the corner posts Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the compactor Homeowner Keep Use amp Care Guide for future reference and for local electrical inspector s use if required AWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard B SSS A Use two or more people to move and install N compactor 2 9 Failure to do so can result in back or other injury A Leveling legs IMPORTANT B Shipping base m Do not grasp console to move compactor m Begin in the room where the compactor will be located 1 Remove compactor from shipping carton Remove all protective packaging materials such as tape and shippi
13. h Towel Bar Handle Order Part 9871907S Brushed Stainless Steel Handles Order Part 9871564S Brushed Stainless Steel Order Part 9871564W White Order Part 9871564B Black Order Part 9871564T Biscuit 11 KITCHENAID COMPACTOR WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this compactor is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product KitchenAid will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated service company KitchenAid will not pay for 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your compactor to instruct you how to use your compactor to replace house fuses or correct house wiring 2 Repairs when your compactor is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your compactor is designed to be repaired in the home 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood improper installation acts of God or use of products not approved by KitchenAid 5 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 7 Charcoal Filters Ge gt KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some
14. n adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Recommended Grounding Method This compactor is for use on a single phase 115 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused and properly grounded circuit and is equipped with a grounding plug as shown below It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided This compactor must be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric shock The compactor is equipped with a three conductor cord and 3 prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle The green or green and yellow conductor in the cord is the grounding wire Never connect the green or green and yellow wire to a live terminal 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 Tools and materials needed for installation m Level m Phillips No 2 screwdriver m Tape measure m Flat blade screwdriver m Pliers m Giel Hex head socket wrench m Scissors m Utility knife IMPORTANT m Do not grasp control panel to move compactor m Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard before moving compactor across floor to prevent floor covering damage m
15. ng Product Dimensions pads Use a mild detergent and warm water to remove waxy residue caused by protective shipping material Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth For more information see Cleaning 2 Check to be sure the power cord is attached to the cord clip on the rear of the compactor A 34 86 7 cm e 24 A Cord clip 38 1 cm tem 3 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 Do not remove the compactor bag Grasp the handle and raise the front of drawer until it clears the drawer stops Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out of compactor Place the drawer on the 2 corner posts Cutout Dimensions 34 min 87 cm 24 min 61 cm 18 min 45 7 cm 15 min 38 7 cm A Grounded eletrical outlet must be a minimum of 3 7 6 cm away from surrounding cabinets or nearby walls as shown It can be placed either to the left or the right side of the compactor Clearance Dimensions 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 AWARNING E Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use a
16. ompactor See Compactor Use Open container Load trash Leave Key Knob in ON position Set Solid Cycle switch to OFF Close container Lift foot pedal UP to START cycle gg PON gt The Solid Locked Cycle extends the use of the bag by putting constant pressure on the trash to keep it from springing back Regular use of solid cycle can increase bag capacity up to 25 percent During Solid Cycle the ram will stay in the down position for extra compacting The drawer is locked and cannot be opened when the ram is down For best results use the Solid Cycle for at least 30 minutes at a time 1 Open container Load trash 2 Set compactor Solid Cycle switch to ON Solid Air Cycle Filter 3 Close container Lift the foot pedal UP to START cycle 5 Container remains LOCKED untill you RESET by lifting the foot pedal UP gt 1 Set the Air Filter switch to ON The fan creates air movement in the compactor for odor removal NOTE The Charcoal Air Elter works only when the Key Knob is in the ON position 2 Set the Air Filter switch to OFF to turn off the fan Solid Air Cycle Filter When the trash is compacted to the top of the drawer remove the bag If the bag is too heavy compact less trash before emptying it in the future IMPORTANT Do not push items down into compactor with hands or feet 1 Pull the drawer completely open 2 Remove top of bag from bag retainer buttons Pull
17. on 6 Press the lever action lock or Side Lock Latch down while pushing the drawer side to the upright position 7 Latch the drawer side by pushing up the lever action lock or Side Lock Latch Cleaning Inside the Cabinet NOTE You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits of glass in the cabinet 1 Pull the drawer out until it stops NOTE Look to see how the drawer rollers move in the tracks It will be easier to replace the drawer after you have finished cleaning 2 Lift the front of the drawer to clear the stops 3 Grasp the drawer on the sides and pull it out the rest of the way Set the drawer down gently 4 Vacuum the inside of the cabinet Liquid spills or wet trash should be cleaned up by hand or by using a vacuum designed to pick up liquids 10 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 6 To replace the drawer grasp it by the sides and insert the rollers onto the tracks 7 Lift the front of the drawer and push it in fully past the stops Cleaning the Ram NOTE You may want to wear protective gloves as there may be bits of glass on the ram cover 1 Wipe glass particles off of the ram cover with a cloth or paper towels 2 Remove foods with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth LJ coo eA
18. until you reset by lifting the foot pedal up There is not enough compaction or force m Do you use the compacting cycle frequently enough Compacting works best when only a few items are loaded Bottles don t break m How often do you notice this Bottles will not break every time The thickness of the bottle s glass and the content of the trash load below it may prevent the bottle from breaking 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 replacement parts Factory specified replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new KITCHENAID appliance To locate factory specified replacement parts in your area call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest designated service center Call the KitchenAid Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 422 1230 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance
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