Kenmore 72785 Garbage Disposal User Manual


 
CONNECTDISHWASHERDRAIN(IFAPPLICABLE)
Connectthedishwashertothedisposerthroughanairgap(A). (Mostdish-
washermanufacturersrecommendthatthedischargewaterrunsthrough
ana_rgaptopreventbackflowand/ordishwashercontaminatton.)Ensure
knockoutplugLsremoved(seeInstruction1).Plumbingconnectionsmust
complywithlocalplumbingcodes.
o Ifyouhavea7/8"diameterd_shwasherdrainhose,useahoseclampto
attachthedrainhosetothedishwasherinlet.(Verifythathoseyouare
usingisratedfordishwasheruse.)
o Ifyouhavealreadyattachedadishwasherdrainconnectortoyourdish-
washerdrainhose(fordrainhoseotherthan7/8"diameter),useahose
clamptoattachthedra_nhose/connectortothedishwasherinletonthe
disposer.
ATTACHSPECIFICATIONDECAL
Thedisposerspecificationdecalhasaremovableportiontoplaceonthefront
sideoftheinstalleddisposer,containingimportantinformationintheevent
serviceisrequired.
1. Detachperforatedportionofspecificationdecalfromlowerportionof
disposer.
2. Applydecaltodisposerwhereitcanbeeasilyread.
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Figure12-1
The disposer installation is complete. Using the stopper, fill the sink with water. Remove
the stopper, turn disposer on, and check under sink for leaks. Read ALL SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS on the next page before operating the disposer.
_W,&RNING
When using electric appliances, basic orecautions are always to be followed, including.
o Read all tnstructlons before using the appliance, oThts product is designed to dispose of normal household
o To r=du,.e the risk o[ ,,j_,,j, ci_e supervision is required when an food waste; _nsertmg materials other than food waste
apphance is used near chldren
o Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer.
° Turn the power switch to the off pos_t_onbefore attempting to clear a °
jam, removing an object from the disposer, or pressing reset button.
o When attempting to loosen a jam in a waster disposer, use the self-
servtce wrenchette or a long wooden object such as a wooden spoon °
or the wooden handle of a broom or mop.
o When attempting to remove objects from a waste dTsposer use a
long-handled tongs or pliers. For a disposer that is magnetically °
actuated, use nonmagnetic tools.
o To reduce the risk of injury by materials that are expellable by a °
waste disposer, do not put the following _ntoa disposer. Clam or
oyster shells, caustic dra_n cleaners or similar products, glass, chzna,
or plastic, large (whole) bones, metal (such as bottle caps, tin cans,
or utensils), hot grease or other hot hquids.
into disposer could cause personal injury and/or property
damage.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not use the sink containing
the disposer for purposes other than food preparation (such
as baby bathing or washing hair).
Do not dispose of the following in the disposer: paints,
solvents, household cleaners and chemicals, automotive
fluids, plastic wrap, or whole corn husks.
Replace anti-splash baffle when worn to help prevent entry
or ejection of material and water.
FIRE HAZARD: Do not store flammable items such as rags,
paper, or aerosol cans near disposer. Do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in vicinity
of d_sposer