KitchenAid Garbage Disposal Garbage Disposal User Manual
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1. omy mounting Electrical supply Before attempting to install electrical supply to your disposer you must be very familiar with electrical power and proper procedures If you are not contact a qualified electrician This appliance is equipped with copper wires Use 3 conductor copper cable in accordance with the local code to make connections to the unit A Remove the fuse or tum the circuit breaker to the off position for the circuit you plan to use for your disposer Use a separate 20 ampere 115 volt 60 Hz only circuit for the disposer If you are replacing an old disposer go to Step 3 For a first time Installation connect 15 or 20 amp 115 Volt cable from junction box to switch For continuous feed models install a 15 or 20 amp wall switch above the countertop and junction box inside cabinet as shown hp switch and electrical wiring can be obtained locally Position switch in a convenient location Connect switch to junction box All wiring must comply with local codes and ordinances No 14 gauge wire is the smallest size wire allowable for use with a 15 amp circuit No 12 gauge wire is the smnailest allowable for use with a 20 amp circuit Go to Step 4 The disposer can be installed using a power supply cord with a 3 prong grounding plug This type of power supply cord is available from local sources WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of2. as shown to prevent leaking ere i n place Insert tube into disposer opening Place 4KCDIRSO d h 4KCDS250 A Se tea DININ img lets fe disposer mounting ug Secure flange to disi r with screw provided gt c at the top of the disposer Turn screwdriver or jam breaker wrench to right until D Insert the gasket into the disposer discharge disposer is locked firmly in place outlet Gasket will be held in place by the waste line pipe flange Place flange over 4KCD8150 eee Check for provided D leaks and proper operation A Slowly run water through unit Then place stopper seal in position and fill sink VE B Remove stopper and permit water to flow Check for leaks at all plumbing connections if there is a leak tighten the connection at that point E Rotate disposer until waste line pipe aligns with drain trap Make sure all connections comply with local plumbing codes C Turn water on Run dispenser for one minute Check that disposer is operating correctly Check for leaks at ali plumbing connections again If there is a leak tighten the connection at that point F If tube is too long saw off excess tubing with a hacksaw Make sure cut is Clean and straight PANEL C
3. from the bottom of the new disposer Pull out the black and white electrical wires Locate the green grounding screw under plate B insert strain relief into hole Insert power supply cable through strain relief Pull cable wires through opening where disposer wires are located Tighten strain relief screws C Connect power supply cable wires to the disposer wires using electrical wire nuts or by soldering wires together Be sure to connect white to white and black to black Wrap wire connections with electrical tape Put wires back inside disposer housing 1 Oces for proper grounding Electrical ground is required on this appliance DO NOT reconnect electrical current to main service panel until proper ground is installed Av If the cable leading to the disposer has three wires attach the green grounding wire to the green grounding screw Go to Step 10 D WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding line conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock g B if the cable does NOT have a grounding wire attach a length of copper wire no smaller than the other cable wire to the green grounding screw C Attach the other end of the grounding wire to a grounded metai cold water pipe DO NOT ground to a gas supply line or hot water supply line Use grounding clamp to secure wire to pipe If non metal or plastic pipe is used in water connections or water supply you must have a qualified electr
4. KitchenAid Food Waste Disposer Installation Instructions Proper installation is your responsibility Read instructions carefully before beginning installation Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation Tools and materials needed for installation amp A 2 wire nuts size 54 Optional tools and materials needed for some installations plumber s worm Brain rod gear clamp or auger plastic tube dishwasher drain Ask about the KitchenAid Instant Hot water dispenser the faucet that cooks as it pours Delivers 190 F 87 8 C hot water perfect for soups cereals sauces gravies desserts and morel Instructions pertaining to risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Important safety instructions WARNING When using electric appliances basic precautions should always be followed including the following 1 2 1 Read all the instructions before using the appliance To reduce the risk of injury close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children Do not put fingers or hands into waste disposer Turn the power switch to the OFF position before attempting to clear a jam or remove an object from the disposer When attempting to loosen a jam ina waste disposer use a self service jam breaker wrench as described in Use and Care Guide When attempting to remove objects from a
5. electrical shock Check witha Qualified electrician or appliance technician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded PANEL A Remove old disposer WARNING Potential Electrical Shock Hazard s TURN OFF ELECTRICAL POWER at the service panel fuse box or circuit breaker box Compare your new disposer mounting assembly with the existing mounting If the mounting assemblies are the same complete Steps 3A B D E A Using a pipe wrench disconnect the drain line where it attaches to the disposer waste tine pipe B If old disposer mounting is the same as your new one insert end of jam oreaker wrench or screwdriver into right side of a disposer mounting ring lug at top of disposer Hold disposer with other hand Turn jam oreaker wrench or screwdriver counterclockwise until lug lines up with one of the sink mounting assembly screws CAUTION Hold disposer with one hand while turning to prevent it from falling when the mounting ring is disconnected Remove disposer Go to Step 3 D waste line pipe C If old disposer mounting Is different from your new one remove the nuts on the mounting ring using pliers or an adjustable wrench Remove old disposer You may need to remove a clamp or twist the disposer to remove it electrical plate screw D Tum disposer upside down and remove the electrical plate E Use a screwariver to remove the grounding wire Remove wire nuts from po
6. ician install a proper ground Grounded cold water pipe must have metal continuity to electrical ground and not be interrupted by plastic rubber or other electrical insulating connectors such as hoses fittings washers or gaskets including waler meter or pump D Check to see if you have a water meter in your home To have a grounded water pipe the meter must have a wire clamp to either side of the meter You can ground the water pipe by securely clamping a length of No 6 copper wire for 200 amp service or less to bare metal as shown Use grounding clamps certified by C SA to attach wire to pipe Optional H when it fits tighten the slip nut on the trap For double sinks we recommend use of dishwasher separate traps tor disposer and second drain sink connection 14 Optional If you do not plan to connect a dishwasher drain to the disposer go to Connectto dishwasher drain Step 12 If you do not plan to connect a dishwasher drain to the disposer go to Step 15 Make sure connections comply with y Connect local plumbing codes 2 d ispose r A A dishwasher drain connector kit may be H purchased from a hardware store Use worm to mounting gear hose clamp on dishwasher connection assembly A Lift the disposer and position it so that the disposer s three mounting ears are lined up under the ends of the sink mounting assembly screws B Holding the disposer in place tum the lower mounting ring wi
7. ith the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERMANENTLY CONNECTED UNITS This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Save these instructions INSTALLER Please leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner or occupant Printed in U S A Start the installation Installation dimensions Food Waste Disposer Dimensions In Milllmeters Taxepewso aea 175 108 197 146 sxcoreso 347 173 102 230 146 akcoseso 348 173 102 956 181 axepseso 408 240 102 256 B Distance from bottom of sink to center line of disposer outlet Add 12 7 mm when stainless steel sink is used C Length of waste line pipe from center line of disposer outlet to end of waste line pipe IMPORTANT Plumb waste line to prevent standing water in the disposer motor dishwasner drain connection Drawing shows just one model type Check that all parts were included Drawing shows Just one model type Mounting assembly sink flange rubber gaskets ji c gt Mounting ring and 3 screws snap ting Jam breaker wrench Waste line T 0 screw s metal flange
8. move mounting assembly a an mal FERTA B Loosen screws on mounting assembly until they are level with mounting ring surface C Use screwdriver to pry off snap ring D Take assembly apart and set aside ly rubber T gasket or putty o sink flange A The rubber sink flange gasket should always be used where possible Place rubber gasket over Sink flange Go to Step 7 C A Tubber gasket B If sink opening does not permit the use of a rubber seal plumber s putty may be used Form putty into a long roll by roiling it between your hands Press roll under sink flange rim C Place flange into sink drain hole Push down gently but firmly to make sure flange sits evenly over gasket or in putty PANEL B Attach the upper mounting assembly A Working from under sink slip the second rubber gasket then the metal back up ring flat side up up and over sink flange B Holding the rubber gasket and metal back up ring in place attach the mounting ring to the sleeve with the three mounting ring screws Do Not tighten screws at this time C Push rubber gasket metal back up ring and mounting ring further up sink sleeve Slide snap ring onto sink sleeve until it pops into place in the sleeve groove D Tighten mounting screws until entire mounting assembly is seated evenly and tightly against sink Make electrical connections A Remove electrical plate
9. th ears to the right until all three ears lock into place in the mounting assembly The disposer will now hang by itself The mounting ring will be locked in place later 1 B fo the disposer waste line pipe to drain trap A Remove any foreign materials that may have dropped inside the disposer grinding chamber G If drain is too short measure how far trap outlet is from tube and buy a drain trap extension with a slip nut Install tap extension Lay disposer on its side Insert tip of screwdriver at an angle into drain hole opening Tap screwdriver with hammer until molded plug pops out Remove loose plug from disposer Remove clamp or fitting from end of dishwasher drain hose dishwasher clamp drain Inlet B Slide large end of rubber coupler over disposer inlet tube Fasten coupler to disposer with clamp provided C insert one end of the plastic tube into the coupler and fasten with 22 mm clamp D Slip the gear hose clamp over the dishwasher drain hose pushing it back 51 76 mm Slip drain hose over piastic tube anne Slide clamp in place and tighten drain hose B Tum the disposer around Compare your Be sure to tighten all three clamps disposer waste line pipe with the two types illustrated in C and D Attach waste line pipe as specified gt L ock C if not already assembled place the gasket 0 p rs over the end of waste line pipe Gasket must d sposer be installed
10. waste disposer use long handied tongs or pliers 988 KitchenAid Inc Form No Part No 9167 4211430 7 To reduce the risk of injury by materiais that may be expelled by a food waste disposer place the stopper in the drain grind position when grinding Do not put the following into a disposer a Clam and oyster sheils b Drain cleaner c Glass china or plastic d Large whole bones e Metal such as bottle caps tin cans or aluminum foil 8 When not operating a disposer leave the drain cover in place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the disposer 9 a GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORD CONNECTED UNITS This appliance must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock If this appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug the plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is property installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances For service information call your local KitchenAid Distributor Prepared by KitchenAid St Joseph Michigan 49085 DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided w
11. wer wires Separate disposer power wires from the cable wires Loosen screws on strain relief and remove cable from the disposer If old disposer mounting is the same as your new disposer mounting go to Step 5 F Loosen screws and remove the mounting ring and back up rings A hammer may be needed to loosen rings G push old sink sieeve up through the sink hole and remove H Clean sealant from sink hole rim using a screwdriver or putty knife to scrape away all traces of putty or caulking from the sink hole fim Hole rim must be as clean as possible for a good watertight seal To install your sink s firs disposer A Use wrench to loosen nut at top of P trap B Remove nut at top of sink strainer Remove extension pipe C Loosen the large diameter nut at the base of the strainer by placing the tip of a screwdriver on the ridge of the nut and gently tapping the screwdriver with a hammer D Remove nut E Push the strainer assembly up through the sink hole and remove Clean sink s drain line If installing in a new home go to Step 6 Remove drain trap Using an auger clean out the horizontal drain pipe that runs from the trap to the main waste pipe the auger Separate the mounting assembly A Holding the mounting assembly with one hand use the other hand to insert jam breaker wrench into one of the lugs of the lower mounting ring Turn assembly counter clockwise and re
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