User manual VIKING RANGE VUC181BK

[. . . ] 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) months 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. [. . . ] 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. Place basket release handle in down position. Lift built-in storage compartment cover up. 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. Grasp both handles of basket and remove from drawer. Carry basket to trash storage area. 3. Place folded bag inside Break-Away trash basket. 3. Pull handles of basket away from each other. 4. Pull top edges of bag over top of drawer. 6 7 5. Lock bag in place by pulling four pre-punched holes over buttons on drawer sides. Holes will expand over buttons without damaging bag. 4. Carry basket with bag to trash storage area. 6. Pull handles of basket away from each other to loosen bag. 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. Lift bag out. WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Sharp objects may protrude through bag after removal from trash basket. [. . . ] Total energy requirements associated with the trash compactor will be minimized by following the recommendations in the Use and Care Guide. If compactor stops during operation: -Push drawer in while turning key to start. Do not load rigid items in front of drawer. -Drawer must be at least 1/3 full to see compaction. Call your dealer or authorized service agency. [. . . ]