User manual WHIRLPOOL GC900WH

[. . . ] ® COMPACTORS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at. . . www. whirlpool. com or www. whirlpoolappliances. ca Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9872208 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPACTOR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Location Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Freestanding and Undercounter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Changing the Decorative Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 COMPACTOR USE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How Your Compactor Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Starting the Compactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Removing a Filled Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installing a New Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 COMPACTOR CARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 In the U. S. A. [. . . ] The trash in a full compactor bag will be about ¹/ the size of its original bulk. s Wrap or cover wet or messy trash. s Do not compact items that may develop offensive odors such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, disposable diapers, or personal hygiene items. Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the drawer. Do not load bottles in an upright position. s 3. Close the drawer. Starting the Compactor Load bulky trash, bottles, and cans in the center of the drawer. 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. Depending on your model, you may have a single control (Style 1) or a dual control (Style 2) compactor. Style 1 To start and stop the compactor 1. To start the compactor, turn the Key-Knob to START and then let go. The compactor will automatically stop at the end of the cycle. Loading 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 ¹/ full before the compactor can begin to compress the load. 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. 2. To stop the compactor during a cycle: s Turn the Key-Knob to LOCK/OFF. s s Then turn the Key-Knob to ON so the compacting ram will rise. When the ram stops rising, you can open the drawer. To remove the Key-Knob 1. Turn the Key-Knob to the LOCK/OFF position. Remove the Key-Knob and store it out of children's reach. 10 4. Lift out bag. Style 2 To start and stop the compactor 1. To start the compactor: s Turn the Key-Switch to ON. s s Press ON. The compactor will automatically stop at the end of the cycle. Installing a New 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. [. . . ] Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada. [. . . ]