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Fisher & Paykel Waste Disposal User’s Guide (Models WD1001 and WD2002)[...]
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- 3 - FISHER & P A YKEL W ASTE DISPOSAL - INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Before you start to install your FISHER & PAYKEL Waste disposal please read all of these instructions carefully. This set of instructions is general: local building codes take precedence over the instructions in this guide and your installation must conform to t[...]
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- 4 - UNPACKING YOUR WASTE DISPOSAL Remove the waste disposal from the packing carton, being careful not to misplace an y of the pieces. Inside the carton you should find the following: (ILLUSTRATION #2) 1. Sink Drain plug * 2. Sink Frange * 3. Sink Flange Rubber Gasket * 4. Sink Flange Fiber Gasket * 5. Mount Ring * 6. Hinged Clamp * 7. Waste Pipe[...]
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- 5 - Then push the waste reducer up through the drain opening. (ILLUSTRATION #6) If the drain opening on your sink is covered with sealant, remove as much of the putty as possible from the rim of the sink drain hole. Unless you have a new home, be sure that the existing trap and drain lines are clear. If the drain line is not clear, use a plumber?[...]
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- 6 - MOUNTING THE DISPOSER 1. Loosen and remove the hinged clamp. (ILLUSTRATION #9). 2. The rubber splash guard should be attached to the waste disposal unit a nd not to the sink flange. Using two hands, push the disposer upwards so that the inner gr oove on the splash guard locks on to the sink flange. If necessary, use cooking oil to lubricate t[...]
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- 7 - 3. Slide the waste pipe flange on to the waste pipe. 4. Attach the rubber gasket to the waste pipe so that the thin lip is facing the disposer. (ILLUSTRATION #14) 5. Insert the non-notched end of the waste pipe flange into the slot below the waste outlet on the waste disposer. (ILLUSTRATION #15) 6. Use the screw to tighten the waste pipe to t[...]
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- 8 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A FACT ORY WIRED DISPOSER: Your FISHER & PAYKEL waste disposal is equipped with a pre-wired power cord, simply plug it in. Electrical connections should be done by a register ed electrician. Your FISHER & PAYKEL waste disposal is equipped with a standard 3 pin plug. An earthed 3 pin po[...]
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- 9 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove the sink drain plug 2. Turn on the cold water to a medium-high flow, allowing the water to flow into the waste disposer. 3. Turn on your waste disposer. 4. Put all food waste into the disposer while the disposer is ope rating and the water running. Do not put your hand into the disposer[...]
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- 10 - SAFETY FEATURES Your disposer is equipped with an overload protector which prevents the disposer from running should it overload. Overload generally occurs when a foreign object has fallen into the disposer and jammed the impellors, thus preventing the motor from turning. Overload may also occur if you have put too much food waste into the d[...]
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- 11 - Express Warranty Fisher & Paykel Appliances Limited FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FISHER & PAYKEL UNDERTAKES TO Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of the product which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS of the date of purchase. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY[...]
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- 12 - FISHER & PAYKEL WASTE DISPO SAL INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS MODEL A B C D E WD1001 320 175 127 170 114 WD2002 312 159 127 170 114 Measurements in mm Dimensions: A. Distance from bottom of sink to bottom of disposer B. Width of disposer C. Distance from centre of disposer to centre of drain pipe D. Length from bottom of sink to centre of drai[...]
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- 13 - We want you to be a happy satisfied customer If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps 1. Before calling for assistance: Check the things you can do yourself. Ensure that the appliance is corr ectly installed and that you are familiar with it’s normal operation. 2. If you need service: Contact the Dealer from who[...]