KitchenAid 9871780B User Manual

7. Carefully lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the 

kitchen cabinet opening.

8. Using 2 - #8 - 18 x 

¹₂" mounting screws (provided in 

conversion kit), fasten the retaining brackets (provided in 
conversion kit) to the countertop with the mounting screws.

NOTE: If retaining brackets cannot be attached to the underside 
of countertop, attach mounting clips (provided in conversion kit) 
to retaining brackets. Fasten compactor to kitchen cabinet face 
with mounting screws through the mounting clips.

9. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom of 

drawer into tracks. Lift at the handle so drawer will go over 
drawer stops. Close drawer. Check to see whether drawer 
opens freely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see “Adjusting 
the Toe Plate” for further instructions.

If the toe plate rubs the floor covering, the toe plate clearance 
may be changed as follows:

1. Mark on each side of the toe plate the amount of toe plate 

that rubs the floor covering.

2. Remove the drawer from the unit. See Step 3 in the 

“Unpacking” section.

3. Use a ruler and a pencil or chalk to draw a line between the 

marks on each side of toe plate.

4. Use scissors or utility knife to cut toe plate along line.

5. Replace drawer. If toe plate still rubs floor covering, repeat 

steps 1-4.

There are three options for changing the decorative panel:

■

Order an acrylic panel

■

Create a custom panel for use with a trim kit

■

Create a custom panel for installation without trim

To order an acrylic panel or a trim kit, see the “Assistance or 
Service” section for information or call the toll-free number on the 
cover.

Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use 
with a trim kit. 

Flat Panel: A 

⁷⁄₃₂" (5.6 mm) thick panel is required. This is the 

same thickness as a standard 

¹⁄₄" plywood or paneling. 

Raised Panel: The outersection of panel must be 

⁷⁄₃₂" (5.6 mm) 

thick to fit into the trim. Use the dimensions shown when 
designing raised panel sections.

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