User manual VIKING RANGE DFC180

[. . . ] designer 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. [. . . ] 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. Grasp both handles of basket and remove from drawer by pulling basket straight up. Carefully pull handles of basket away from each other leaving compacted trash in one half of the basket. Dump compacted trash from half basket into waste receptacle. Use of Break-Away Trash Basket With Bag 1. Lift built-in storage compartment cover. Place basket release handle in down position. Place folded trash bag inside Break-Away trash basket. 3. Pull top edges of bag over top of drawer. 4. Lock bag in place by pulling the four pre-punched holes in the trash bag over buttons on drawer sides. Holes will expand over buttons without damaging bag. 5. Close built-in storage compartment cover. Pull basket release handle to up position. (See illustration) 6 7 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. (See illustrations) Operating Your Trash Compactor Stop Off Compact Start Fan On To Start: 1. Turn key/knob to START position and HOLD momentarily. [. . . ] Total energy requirements associated with the trash compactor will be minimized by following the recommendations in the Use and Care Guide. If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or continue to have service problems, call Viking Range Corporation, (888) 845-4641, or write to: VIKING RANGE CORPORATION Preferred Service 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi (MS) 38930 USA Record the information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever required. The serial and model numbers for your trash compactor are on an identification label located on the access panel on top of the trash compactor. Model Number Date Purchased Dealer's Name Address Serial Number Date Installed 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. [. . . ]