Caring For Your Compactor - Whirlpool 220-240~volt Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Caring For Your Compactor
As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to
give you continued satisfaction. Before cleaning the
compactor, turn the Key-knob to the OFF position and
remove. If you will be away for more than a couple of
days, remove the compactor bag. Lock the compactor
and remove the Key-knob. Store the Key-knob in a
safe place.
Clean exterior surfaces:
1. Wipe with warm, soapy water and a damp cloth.
Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.
2. Wipe up spills right away. Some foods can damage
the finish if left on the compactor surface.
IMPORTANT: Wear protective gloves when cleaning
the inside of compactor in order to avoid cuts.
Clean inside the drawer:
1. Remove the bag. (See "Removing a filled bag" on
page 10.)
2. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass in
the drawer.
3. Press Side-lock latch down.
4. Hold Side-lock latch and tilt side of drawer until the
latch clears the drawer front.
NOTE: Drawer side can be removed by tilting it out,
then lifting out.
5. If drawer contains bits of glass, use vacuum to
remove.
6. Wash with a damp cloth using warm, soapy water.
Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.
7. If drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted
position.
8. Press the Side-lock latch down while pressing the side
to the upright position.
9. Lock the Side-lock latch.