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Whirlpool Trash Compactor manual

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  • Page 1

    c ! I 1 TRASH MASHER” Compactor Model JTF8500XL[...]

  • Page 2

    Safety First l Read all instructions before using your compactor. l Do not let children operate or play with your compactor. Anything placed in the unit will be crushed or compacted. l Keep the compactor locked when It’s not In use. Remove the key knob to a safe place. l Always place glass bottles, etc., on their sides In the center of the drawer[...]

  • Page 3

    Your TRASH MASHER@ Compactor Model JTF8500XL Bag Storage Compartment Key-Knob Start-Off Switch Air Freshener 4-Color Front Panel Pack Bag Carrier Handle Lever-Action Lock “Touch-Toe Bar” Drawer Opener Adjustable Toe Plate-3 Literature Storage Now is the time...to fill in the spaces below. You will need this Information If you call for service[...]

  • Page 4

    USING your TRASH MASHEW Compactor 1. Open the drawer. Lift and pull the handle or press the Touch-Toe Bar to open the drawer. 2. Put in the trash. l Load almost any krnd of trash. l Wrap or cover wet or messy trash. l Load bottles or cans on therr sides In the center of the drawer DO NOT compact: l Any contarner or aerosol cans whrch might con- tai[...]

  • Page 5

    Air Fresheners The Air Freshener Control is designed to help control odors that might develop In the trash There are many solid air fresheners avarlable on the market. l Raise the door l Put In solid air freshener l Set dial to NORMAL l Move to MAXimum or MlNin How the compactor works lum If needed The compacting ram does not go to the drawer bot- [...]

  • Page 6

    Removing a filled bag When the compactor bag is full, follow these steps to remove it. 1. Pull all four bag cufk up. 2. Tuck in slotted sides. 3. Bring top edges together and roll 01 fold to 4, Remove bag carrier handles from side retainers and hold. close bag 5. Push side-lock latch down and tilt drawer 6. Use bag carrier to lift out bag and carry[...]

  • Page 7

    Installing a new bag 1. Be sure the drawer side is securely locked. 3. Put unopened bag in drawer as shown Spread front bag corners and slide cuff over right-front corner. 5. Press inside of bag against drawer bottom, sides and corners for smooth fit. 2. Fit the bag caddy in the drawer. Tuck the rope handles behind the bag retainers as shown. 4. Sp[...]

  • Page 8

    CARING for your TRASH MASHER’” Compactor As is true of most appliances proper care is needed to grve you contrnued satisfaction Clean exterior surfaces l Wipe wrth warm, sudsy water and a damp cloth. Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth. l Wipe up spills right away. Some foods can mar the finish if left on the top. Clean inside the drawer l Wear rubber[...]

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    To remove and replace the air freshener compartment l To remove it. lrft cover and pull l To replace it. set In the bottom frrst Then snap In the tom To clean inside the cabinet, remove the drawer l Pull the drawer out untrl It stops. l Note the tracks In whrch the drawer rollers move l Lrft the front to clear the drawer stops Wipe off the ram cove[...]

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    Changing your compactor3 color Behind the color panel on the front of your compac- tor’s drawer are one or two extra panels, depending on the model you have. Each of the panels has a different color on each of its sides, so you have a choice of four or six colors for the front. The Con- sumer Buy Guide label lists the color choices. To change the[...]

  • Page 11

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COM- PLETELY AND CAREFULLY THEY WILL SIMPLIFY THE INSTALLATION. Before you use your TRASH MASHER compactor.. . Be sure your compactor IS properly rnstalled in an appropriate level area and a place surtable for the size, function and protection of the compactor. ELECTRICAL R[...]

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. After removing the shipping carton, be sure to remove all protective materials such as tape, ship- ping pads, etc. NOTE: Waxy residue from protective shipping ma- terial may be removed from compactor with a mild solution of liquid household cleaner and water. 2. Open the drawer and remove materials shipped In the contai[...]

  • Page 13

    Using a Freestanding Compactor in a Recessed Area. Measure the recessed area you wash to Install the compactor In. It must be at least 34’~~” (87.6 cm) high, 24”(61 cm) deep, and 15%“(38.4 cm) wide The recess must have a grounded outlet at least 18” (45 cm) above the floor. Install the cord clip on the cord, and attach the clip to the rea[...]

  • Page 14

    BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE If your compactor does not seem to be operatrng properly. check the following before callrng for servrce. If the compactor won’t operate: l Is the electrrc cord securely plugged 1r17 l Have you checked the main fuse or crrcuit breaker box7 l Is the drawer completely closed? l Is the key-knob turned all the way to START[...]

  • Page 15

    Service... It‘s reassuring to know that lnglis Limited stands behind your Whirlpool appliance with its network of 20 branches and over 560 service depots. Service by lnglis IS designed to fulfill your Warranty and provide after-warranty service and mainte- nance to keep your new Whirlpool appliance in top notch condition, anywhere in Canada. lngl[...]

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    Part No. 780512 Whirlp001 Home L /Appliances Making your world a little easier. Distributed by: lnglis Limited, 1901 Minnesota Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7 l Branches Across Canada *Trademarks in Canada, Use by Authority of Canadian Trademark Owner, WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.[...]