Whirlpool GC900QPP User Manual

NOTE: Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you 
have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the 
personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact 
a qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets all 
National and Local codes and ordinances.

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Do not grasp control panel to move compactor.

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Slide compactor onto cardboard or hardboard before moving 
compactor across floor to prevent damaging floor covering.

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Do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch the 
floor covering when lifting or moving compactor.

1. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet. Place 

level inside on the floor of the cabinet. Check that the 
compactor is level from front to back and side to side. Adjust 
the leveling legs until the compactor is level.

2. Move the compactor close to its final position. 

3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

4. Carefully move compactor into its final position. Check that 

compactor is still level. Repeat step 1 if necessary.

5. 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 if drawer opens 
freely. If the toe plate rubs against floor, see “Adjusting the 
Toe Plate” for further instructions.

NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided with full cabinet 
models.

1. Measure the height of your cabinet opening. The top of the 

compactor should be at least 

¹₈ in. 

(3 mm) from the top of the 

cabinet opening. 

The rear wheels are preset for a cabinet opening height of 
34

¹⁄₄ in. (87 cm) (Position A).

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Loosen self-tapping screw just enough to clear stud from 
hole in position “A.” 

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Move the rear wheel and stud to position “B” or “C” as 
needed for your cabinet opening measurement:
Position B: 34

¹⁄₄ in. to 34⁷⁄₁₆ in. (87 to 87.5 cm)

Position C: 34

⁷⁄₁₆ in. to 34⁵⁄₈ in. (87.5 to 88 cm)

NOTE: To level the unit in position C, you may need to 
add shims under the leveling legs.

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Tighten screw. Repeat for other rear wheel.

2. Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet. Adjust 

legs so there will be a 

¹⁄₈ in. (3 mm) to ¹₄ in. (6.4 mm) space 

between the top of the compactor and the top of the cabinet 
opening. Stand the compactor upright. 

3. For model with cabinet, remove the plastic plugs from the 

compactor cabinet top.

4. Move the compactor close to its final position.

5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

6. Determine if you want the compactor frame or drawer front 

flush with the cabinet front.

Using the two #8-18 x 

⁵₁₆ in. screws, install the retaining 

brackets to cabinet top as needed:

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If the compactor frame is to be flush with the cabinet 
front, place retaining bracket screws through “A.”

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If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the 
cabinet front, place retaining bracket screws through “C.”

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If the compactor is to be midway between “A” and “C,” 
place the retaining bracket screws through “B.”

Level

Phillips No. 2 Screwdriver

Tape Measure

Flat-Head Screwdriver

Pliers

⁵⁄₁₆ in. Hex-Head Socket Wrench

Scissors

Utility Knife