Whirlpool Compactor Use And Care Manual

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6Freestanding and Undercounter InstallationNOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure youhave everything necessary for correct installation. It is thepersonal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contacta qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets allNational and Local codes and ordinances.Tools and materials needed for installation:IMPORTANT: Do not grasp control panel to move compactor. Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard before movingcompactor across floor to prevent damaging floor covering. Do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch thefloor covering when lifting or moving compactor.Freestanding installation1. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet. Placelevel inside on the floor of the cabinet. Check that thecompactor is level from front to back and side to side. Adjustthe leveling legs until the compactor is level.2. Move the compactor close to its final position.3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.4. Carefully move compactor into its final position. Check thatcompactor is still level. Repeat step 1 if necessary.5. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom ofdrawer into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will go overdrawer stops. Close drawer. Check to see if drawer opensfreely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see “Adjusting theToe Plate” for further instructions.Undercounter installationNOTE: Installation hardware is not provided with full cabinetmodels.1. Measure the height of your cabinet opening. The top of thecompactor should be at least ¹₈ in. (3 mm) from the top of thecabinet opening.The rear wheels are preset for a cabinet opening height of34¹⁄₄ in. (87 cm) (Position A).To adjust for other cabinet opening heights: Loosen self-tapping screw just enough to clear stud fromhole in position “A.” Move the rear wheel and stud to position “B” or “C” asneeded for your cabinet opening measurement:Position B: 34¹⁄₄ in. to 34⁷⁄₁₆ in. (87 to 87.5 cm)Position C: 34⁷⁄₁₆ in. to 34⁵⁄₈ in. (87.5 to 88 cm)NOTE: To level the unit in position C, you may need toadd shims under the leveling legs. Tighten screw. Repeat for other rear wheel.2. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet. Adjustlegs so there will be a ¹⁄₈ in. (3 mm) to ¹₄ in. (6.4 mm) spacebetween the top of the compactor and the top of the cabinetopening. Stand the compactor upright.3. For model with cabinet, remove the plastic plugs from thecompactor cabinet top.4. Move the compactor close to its final position.5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.6. Determine if you want the compactor frame or drawer frontflush with the cabinet front.Using the two #8-18 x ⁵₁₆ in. screws, install the retainingbrackets to cabinet top as needed: If the compactor frame is to be flush with the cabinetfront, place retaining bracket screws through “A.” If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with thecabinet front, place retaining bracket screws through “C.” If the compactor is to be midway between “A” and “C,”place the retaining bracket screws through “B.”Level Phillips No. 2 ScrewdriverTape Measure Flat-Head ScrewdriverPliers ⁵⁄₁₆ in. Hex-Head Socket WrenchScissors Utility Knife1. Wheel bracket assembly2. Cabinet3. Locating stud4. Self-tapping screw (pivot)1. Countertop2. Retaining bracket2ABC34121ABC