Whirlpool WEC530H0DW Handbuch

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.

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

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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 avoid floor covering damage.

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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 the leveling legs away from the cabinet. 

2. With the drawer still removed from the compactor cabinet, 

place level inside on the floor of the cabinet. Check that the 
compactor is level from front to back and side to side. 

3. Adjust the leveling legs until the compactor is level.

4. Move the compactor close to its final location. 

5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

6. Slowly move the compactor into its final location. 

7. Check that the compactor is still level. Repeat Step 1 if 

necessary.

8. Grasp the sides of the compactor drawer and place the 

bottom of the drawer into the tracks. 

9. Lift at the handle so the drawer will go over the drawer stops. 

10. Close the drawer. 

11. Check that the drawer opens freely. If the toe plate rubs 

against the floor, see “Adjusting the Toe Plate” for further 
instructions.

NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided. See “Accessories” 
for ordering conversion kit.

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

of the compactor should be at least 

¹₈

"

 (

3 mm) from the top 

of the kitchen cabinet opening. 

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

¹⁄₄" (87 cm) (position 1).

To adjust for other kitchen cabinet opening heights:

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Loosen self-tapping screw enough to clear stud from hole 
in position 1. 

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Move the rear wheel and stud to position 2 or 3 as 
needed for your kitchen cabinet opening measurement:

Position 2: 34

¹⁄₄" to 34⁷⁄₁₆" (87 to 87.5 cm)

Position 3: 34

⁷⁄₁₆" to 34⁵⁄₈" (87.5 to 88 cm)

NOTE: To level the unit in position 3, you may need to 
add shims under the front leveling legs.

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Tighten screw. 

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Repeat for other rear wheel.

2. Use pliers to lower the leveling legs away from the compactor 

cabinet. 

3. Adjust the legs so there will be a 

¹⁄₈" (3 mm) to ¹₄" (6.4 mm) 

space between the top of the compactor and the top of the 
kitchen cabinet opening. 

4. Stand the compactor upright. 

5. Remove the plastic plugs from the compactor cabinet top.

6. Move the compactor close to its final location.

7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

8. Determine whether you want the compactor cabinet or 

drawer front flush with the kitchen cabinet face.

Using two #8 - 18 x 

⁵₁₆" mounting screws (provided in 

conversion kit), attach the retaining brackets (provided in 
conversion kit) to the compactor cabinet top as needed. See 
“Accessories.”

NOTE: Installation hardware is not provided with full cabinet 
models. See “Accessories” for ordering conversion kit.

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If the compactor cabinet face is to be flush with the 
kitchen cabinet face, place retaining bracket mounting 
screws through “1.”

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Level

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Phillips No. 2 screwdriver

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Tape measure

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Flat-blade screwdriver

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Pliers

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⁵⁄₁₆" hex head wrench

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Scissors

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Utility knife

B

C

D

A