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Your new compactor is designed to give you many years
of dependable service. However, there are a few things
you are expected to do in order to maintain your com-
pactor properly.This section will tell you how to clean and
care for your compactor.
Changing the Charcoal
Air Filter
1. Insert fingertips in the Air Filter Cover and pull until the
side cover tabs release. Lift cover to release the bottom
tabs.
2. Remove the Air Filter by pulling the top edge of the
filter. The filter should pull out easily. Throw away used
filter.
3. To replace, push the replacement filter into place. Insert
the bottom tabs of the Air Filter Cover, then snap the
side tabs into place.
To order replacement charcoal filters (part number
4151750), call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance
Center at 1-800-422-1230. In Canada, call
1-800-807-6777.
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CARING FOR
YOUR
COMPACTOR
Before cleaning the compactor, turn the Key-Knob (or
Key-Switch) to the OFF position and remove. If you will
be away for more than a couple of days, remove the
compactor bag. Remove the Key-Knob (or Key-Switch)
and store it out of children's reach.
NOTE: Any services other than those outlined in this
section should be performed by a designated service
representative.
Cleaning Your Compactor
Cleaning exterior surfaces:
1. Wipe with warm, sudsy water and a damp cloth.
Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.
2. Wipe up spills right away. Some foods can damage the
finish if left on the compactor surface.
Cleaning inside the drawer:
1. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass in
the drawer.
2. Remove the bag. (See “Removing a Filled Bag” section.)
3. Press lever-action lock (or Side-Lock latch) down.
4. Hold lever-action lock and tilt side of drawer until the
lock clears the drawer front.
NOTE: If desired, drawer side can be removed by tilting it
up, then lifting out.
5. Wash with a damp cloth using warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
6. If drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted
position.
7. Press the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock latch) down
while pressing the side to the upright position.
8. Latch the drawer side by pushing up the lever-action lock
(
or Side-Lock latch)
.
Cleaning inside the cabinet:
1. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass in
the cabinet.
2. Pull the drawer out until it stops.