Kenmore 60591 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

CONTINUOUS FEED DISPOSERS 1. Remove stopper from sink opening and run strong flow of cold water. 2. Turn on wall switch to start disposer, 3. Slowly insert food waste into disposer and position stopper to minimize possible ejection of material while grinding (see Figure A). 4. After grinding is complete, turn disposer off and run water for at least 15 seconds to flush drain line. BATCH FEED DISPOSERS Batch feed disposer differ from continuous feed models in that the batch feed on/off switch is built into the disposer and activated by the stopper. (See Instruction 1,/nstal/ation Dimensions chart, for model reference.) 1. Read important safety instructions contained in the Installation, Care & Use manual. 2. Remove stopper from sink opening and place food waste into disposer grind chamber. Do not pack chamber with waste. Place stopper back in sink opening. Run a strong flow of cold water. 3. Turn on disposer by lifting stopper slightly and turning to left or right until disposer starts. (See Figure B; Sea/- Completely in, Drain - Lift 1/4 inch and turn, Start - Turn fully left or right.) 4. After grinding is complete, turn disposer off by removing the stopper and allow water to run for at least 15 seconds to flush drain Fine. DO... First turn on a moderate to strong flow of cold water and then turn on the disposer. Continue running cold water for 15 seconds after grinding is completed to flush the drain line. • Grind hard materials such as small bones, fruit pits, and ice. A scouring action is created by the particles inside the grind chamber. • Grind peelings from citrus fruits to freshen up drain smells. Use a disposer cleaner, degreaser. or deodorizer as necessary to relieve objectionable odors caused by grease build-up. DON'T... • Don't pour grease or fat down your disposer or any drain. It can build up in pipes and cause drain blockages. Put grease in a jar or can and dispose in the trash. Don't use hot water when grinding food waste. It is OK to drain hot water into the disposer between grinding periods. • Don't fill disposer with a lot of vegetable peels all at once. Instead, turn the water and disposer on first and then feed the peels in gradually. • Don't grind extremely fibrous materials like corn husks, artichokes, etc., to avoid possible drain blockage. Don't turn off disposer until grinding is completed and only sound of motor and water is heard. Don't be alarmed if a brown discoloration appears on the face of the grinding disc. This is normal. It is surface discoloration only and will not affect the life or performance of the disposer. CLEANING DISPOSER Overtime, foodparticlesmay accumulatein the grindchamberand baffle. An odorfrom the disposer is usuallya signof grease andfoodbuildup, caused byinsufficienwt aterflow duringandafterdisposer use. To clean disposer: 1. Turnoff disposer and disconnectpowersupply. 2. Reach throughsinkopeningandclean undersideof splashbaffleandinside upperlipof grindchamber with scouringpad. 3. Place stopperin sinkopeningandfill sink halfway with warmwater. 4. Mix 1/4 cupbakingsodawith water,Turndisposeron and removestopperfrom sink at sametime to wash away looseparticles. RELEASING DISPOSER JAM If the motor stops during operation, the disposer may be jammed. To release jam: 1. Turn off the disooser and water. 2. Insert one end of the self-service wrenchetfa into the center hole on the bottom of the disposer (see Figure C). Work the wrenchefte back and forth until it turns one full revolution. Remove wrenchette. 3. Reach into the disposer with tongs and remove object(s). Allowthe disposermotortocool for 3 - 5 minutes and lightly push red reset button on the disposer bottom (see Figure C). (If the motor remains inoperative, check the service panel for tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses.) 7 Figure A Figure B CAUTION Regularly inspect disposer and plumbing fittings for water leaks, as water leaks can cause property damage. Manufacturer cannot be held responsible for property damage as a result of water leaks. Figure C