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Appliances Ku155ov Contents Grounding Instructions 2 Important Safety Instructions 2 Using The Compactor 3 Open the drawer 3 Put in the trash 3 Close the drawer 3 Start the compactor 3 Air fresheners 3 Removing a filled bag 4 Installing a new bag 4 Caring For The Compactor 4 Changing The Compactor’s Front Panel 5 How The Compactor Works 5 Before You Call For Service 6 If You Need Assistance, Service Or Replacement Parts 8 Page 1 Grounding Instructions Polarized 3-pronggrounding type outlet 3-Pronggrounding Plug - The compactor is for use on a single phase, 115-volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded circuit and is equipped with a grounding plug as shown above. Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. For your personal safety, the compactor must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-prong grounding type outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. No adapter should be used with this appliance. Electrical Shock Hazard Do not modify the power supply plug provided with the compactor. If it will not fit the outlet, or if you are in doubt as to whether the wall outlet is properly grounded, check with a qualified electrician. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your compactor, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before fluid or other poisonous, toxic, 11. Unplug compactor from electrical using the compactor. or explosive products. outlet before servicing. 2. Close supervision of children is volatile flammable material 12. The compactor must be electri- necessary when the compactor such as oily rags, thinner, etc., tally grounded. See the ground- is used near children. which would create a fire ing instructions. 3. Do not allow compactor to be hazard or explosion. 13. Do not overload trash bag with used as a toy, or to run unat- 7. Do not take apart this appliance. heavy material such as glass. tended at any time. Lock key Incorrect reassembly can cause 14. Never operate the compactor if: switch when not in use and electric shock when subse--it is not working right, store key out of reach of quently used. -it is damaged. children. 8. Use only for intended use as de- -parts are missing. 4. Do not touch moving parts. scribed in this manual. Do not -the cord set, plug or motor is 5. Have appliance examined, use other than manufacturer’s damaged in any manner. repaired or adjusted by an au- recommended attachments. 15. Never use or store flammable thorized serviceman. 9. Never lift the bag by the sides. fluids (dry cleaning solvents, 6. Do not compact: Broken glass or other sharp gasoline, kerosene, etc.) in or -lighted cigarettes, cigars or objects in the bag can cause near your compactor. These sub- other hot or burning items. injury. stances give off vapors that can -any container or aerosol can 10. This compactor is designed for create a fire hazard or explosion. containing insecticide, hair household use only. 16. See Installation Instructions. spray, paint, engine starting SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities 1. Do not shove items down into drawer. The waste paper below 4. You are responsible for making the compactor with hands or and beside the bottle can help sure that your compactor: feet. Let the compactor do the keep broken glass near center of -is used only for jobs normally compacting. bag. expected of home compactors. 2. Always place glass bottles, etc., 3. Do not install or store compactor -is properly installed and on their sides in the center of the where it will be exposed to the leveled on a floor that can weather. support its weight. Page 2 Start the compactor Using The Compactor Model KU1 550V Key-knobstart-off switch Air freshener compartment Drawer handle d Drawer monitor switch - Model-serial number plate Reversible front panel Side-lock latch - Toe bar drawer opener - Adjustabletoe plate Open the drawer Lift and pull the handle or... 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 develo...