Whirlpool GC900QPP User Manual

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

cabinet opening.

Using the two #8-18 x 

¹₂ in. screws, fasten the retaining 

brackets to the countertop with the mounting screws.

If brackets cannot be attached to the underside of 
countertop, attach mounting clips to brackets. Fasten 
compactor to cabinet front with mounting screws through 
mounting clips.

8. 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.

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. Then, follow the installation instructions provided 
with the kit. 

Flat panel: A 

⁷

³²

 in. (5.6 mm) thick panel is required. This is the 

same thickness as a standard 

¹₄ in. plywood or paneling.

Raised panel: The outer section of panel must be 

⁷

³²

 in. (5.6 mm) 

thick to fit into trim. Design raised panel sections using 
dimensions shown above.

23

    

"

13

16

(60.5 cm)

14   "

5

8

(37.2 cm)

23    "

13

16

(60.5 cm)

1   "

1

4

(32 mm)

14   "

5

8

(37.2 cm)

"

7

32

(5.6 mm)

"

5

16

(8 mm)
both sides

"

5

16

(8 mm)