Using Your Compactor - Whirlpool 800 Series Use & Care Manual

Using Your Compactor

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your compactor model. They are designed to show the
different features of all the models covered by this book.
NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown.
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Do not compact any container,
aerosol cans, or cloths which might
contain insecticide, hair spray,
engine starting fluid, paints, liquids,
thinners, or any other poisonous or
explosive products.
Doing so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
OR
LOCK/OFF
Key-Knob
start-off
switch
ON
START
wWARNING
Cut Hazard
Do not push items down into
compactor with hands or feet.
Doing so can result in cuts.
Open the drawer
Lift and pull the handle or press the Touch-Toe™
drawer opener to open the drawer.
Put in the trash
1. Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.
2. Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center
of the drawer.
3. Do not compact items that may develop
offensive odors such as raw meat, fish,
grapefruit rinds, disposable diapers, or personal
hygiene items.
Close the drawer
Push drawer in until it stops.
800 model series:
1. Turn the Key-Knob to START.
2. Let the Key-Knob go. The compactor will stop
at the end of the cycle.
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