1. Open the drawer by pressing the toe release bar or pull handle. 2. Drop in the trash, folding or crushing oversized items. Make sure trash does not fall behind container. Never fill container beyond rim. 3. Close drawer completely or compactor will not operate.. 4. Turn key-knob to START; let knob go. Compactor will automatically stop at the end of the cycle. When the compactor has stopped, the key-knob will remain at the ON position.
To Stop
1. To stop compactor during a cycle, turn key-knob to LOCK/OFF. Then turn it to ON. The compacting ram will rise. 2. Once ram stops rising, drawer can be opened. Compactor is also ready for routine operation.
To Lock
1. The compactor can be locked so that it cannot be operated. This is especially important to prevent small children from operating or playing with compactor. 2. Tolock, turn key-knob to LOCK/OFF position, remove knob and place in a secure location. This locks the control panel but not the drawer. Therefore, before running the compactor, check to see if any item has been mistakenly placed in the drawer.
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Tips
� The compactor is designed to handle mostdry trash. However itis nota substitute fora food waste disposer. Most food waste will become sour and odoriferous when held at room temperature. � Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the drawer. � Wrap all wet or messy food waste in newspapers or paper towels to help absorb moisture.
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� Highly flammable materials, such as paint or oil-filled rags and paint cans that might cause a concentration of explosive vapors and thus a fire hazard. * Any container or aerosol can which might contain poisonous or explosive products. ° Items that may develop offensive odors such as raw meat, fish, citrus rinds, disposable diapers and personal hygiene items.
