Removing a filled bag
When the trash is compacted to the top
of the drawer, remove the bag. If the bag
is too heavy, compact less before
emptying in the future.
Personal Injury Hazard
Sharp objects may
prOtNde
through bag after removal from
compactor. Handle bag carefully.
Failure to do so may result in
personal injury.
1. Pull the drawer completely open.
2. Remove top of bag from bag
retainer buttons. Pull up all 4 bag
cuffs.
3. Close bags with twist ties
provided.
4. Push side-lock latch down and tilt
drawer side open. Grasp the bag
above the twist tie with both hands
and lift the bag out of the drawer.
Installing a new bag
Before installing a new bag,
be sure:
1. The drawer side is securely locked.
2. The container is clean and free of
sharp debris that may puncture the
bag.
Do not use any kind of bag other than
those designed especially for use in your
compactor. Compactor bags may be
purchased from your dealer.
To install a new bag:
1. Place folded bag into the drawer.
Open bag and pull top edges over
the drawer top.
2. Lock bag in place by pulling the 4
prepunched holes over the bag
retainer buttons. Holes will expand
over the buttons without harming
the bau.
3. Press inside of bag against the
drawer bottom, sides and corners
for a smooth fit.
Caring For The
Compactor
Wear protective gloves when clean-
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Failure to do so may result in cuts
if bits of broken glass are present.
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Before cleaning the compactor, turn the
key-knob to the OFF position and
remove.
If you will be away for more than a
couple of days, remove the compactor
bag. Lock the compactor and remove the
key-knob. Store the key-knob in a safe
place.
Clean 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.
Clean inside the drawer:
1. Remove the bag. (See “Removing a
filled bag” above.)
2. Wear protective gloves. There may
be bits of glass in the drawer.
3. Press side-lock latch down.
4. Hold side-lock latch and tilt side of
drawer until the latch clears the
drawer front.
NOTE: Drawer side can be removed by
tilting it out, then lifting out.
5. Wash with a damp cloth using
warm, sudsy water. Rinse. Dry with
a soft cloth.
6. If drawer side was removed, slide it
back into the tilted position.
7. Press the side-lock latch down
while pressing the side to the
upright position.
8. Lock the side-lock latch.
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