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Compactor Care

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COMPACTOR CARE 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 properly maintain your compactor. This section will tell you how to clean and care for your compactor. Cleaning Before cleaning the compactor, turn the Key-Knob (or KeySwitch) to the OFF & LOCK position and remove it. NOTE: Any services other than those outlined in this section should be performed by a designated service representative. 4. Wash the interior of the drawer with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 5. If the drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted position. Cleaning Exterior Surfaces 1. Wash exterior surfaces (including stainless steel) with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Rinse and dry thoroughly 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 6. Press the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock Latch) down while pushing the drawer side to the upright position. 7. Latch the drawer side by pushing up the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock Latch). Cleaning Inside the Cabinet NOTE: You may want to wear protective gloves since there may be bits of glass in the cabinet. 1. Pull the drawer out until it stops. NOTE: You may want to wear protective gloves since there may be bits of glass in the drawer. 1. Remove the bag. See the "Removing a Filled Bag." NOTE: Look to see how the drawer rollers move in the tracks. It will be easier to replace the drawer after you have finished cleaning. 2. Press down on the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock latch). 3. Hold the lever-action lock down and tilt the side of the drawer out until the lock clears the drawer front. NOTE: If desired, the drawer side can be removed by tilting it up, then lifting it out. 2. Lift the front of the drawer to clear the stops. 3. Grasp the drawer on the sides and pull it out the rest of the way. Set the drawer down gently. 4. Vacuum the inside of the cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash should be cleaned up by hand, or by using a vacuum designed to pick up liquids. 12

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COMPACTOR CARE
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 properly maintain your compactor. This section will tell you how to clean and care for your compactor.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the compactor, turn the Key-Knob (or Key-
Switch) to the OFF & LOCK position and remove it.
NOTE:
Any services other than those outlined in this section
should be performed by a designated service representative.
Cleaning Exterior Surfaces
1.
Wash exterior surfaces (including stainless steel) with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do
not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Rinse and dry thoroughly
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
NOTE:
You may want to wear protective gloves since there may
be bits of glass in the drawer.
1.
Remove the bag. See the “Removing a Filled Bag.”
2.
Press down on the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock latch).
3.
Hold the lever-action lock down and tilt the side of the drawer
out until the lock clears the drawer front.
NOTE:
If desired, the drawer side can be removed by tilting it
up, then lifting it out.
4.
Wash the interior of the drawer with a clean sponge or soft
cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth.
5.
If the drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted
position.
6.
Press the lever-action lock (or Side-Lock Latch) down while
pushing the drawer side to the upright position.
7.
Latch the drawer side by pushing up the lever-action lock (or
Side-Lock Latch).
Cleaning Inside the Cabinet
NOTE:
You may want to wear protective gloves since there may
be bits of glass in the cabinet.
1.
Pull the drawer out until it stops.
NOTE:
Look to see how the drawer rollers move in the tracks.
It will be easier to replace the drawer after you have finished
cleaning.
2.
Lift the front of the drawer to clear the stops.
3.
Grasp the drawer on the sides and pull it out the rest of the
way. Set the drawer down gently.
4.
Vacuum the inside of the cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash
should be cleaned up by hand, or by using a vacuum
designed to pick up liquids.