Whirlpool TF 8500 Series Trash Compactor User Manual


 
Using Your TRASH MASHER’ Compactor
1. Open the drawer.
Lift and pull the handle or press the
Touch-Toe Bar
ITF 8500 TU 8000
Model
Series) to open the drawer
2. Put in the trash.
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Load almost any kind of trash.
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Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.
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Load bottles or cans on their sides In the
center
of the drawer
DO NOT compact:
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Any container or aerosol cans which might contain poisonous or explosive
products
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Cloths or cans contalnlng paint liquids, thinners. etc. which would create a
fire hazard
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Items that may develop offensive odors such as raw meat. fish. grapefruit
rinds. disposable diapers, or personal hygiene items.
NOTE:
Your TRASH MASHER’ Compactor IS designed for household use
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3. Close the drawer; turn the key-knob to START; let the
1 knob go.
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The compactor will stop
at the end of the cycle.
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To remove the key-knob,
turn It to LOCK/OFF.
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Remove and store in safe place out of children’s reach.
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To stop the compactor
during a cycle. turn the key-knob to LOCK OFF
Then turn it to ON. The compacting ram will rise. When it stops rising. you
can open the drawer.
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The RESTART Light
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glow and the compactor WIII shut off If a can
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or bottle wedges the drawer open sllgntly. The ram will be in a partly down
!Ixp,“, the ram:
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Push and hold the drawer shut.
0 Turn the key-knob to START. let It go
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After the ram rises and the compactor stops. open the drawer
carefully
rearrange the load
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If compactor stops before the light goes out. repeat