Whirlpool WEC530H0DB Handbuch

Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep Use and Care Guide for future reference and 
for local electrical inspector’s use, if required.

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Do not grasp console to move compactor.

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Begin in the room where the compactor will be located.

1. Remove compactor from shipping carton. 

2. Remove all packaging materials such as tape and shipping 

pads. 

3. Use a mild detergent and warm water to remove waxy 

residue caused by shipping material. 

4. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For more information, see 

“Cleaning.”

5. Be sure the power cord is attached to the cord clip on the 

rear of the compactor.

6. Place the 2 corner posts from the carton on the floor near the 

compactor. 

7. Open the compactor drawer and remove any shipping 

materials or other items from the drawer. 

NOTE: Do not remove the compactor bag. 

8. Grasp the handle and raise the front of drawer until it clears 

the drawer stops. 

9. Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out of compactor. 

10. Place the drawer on the 2 corner posts.

11. Place the other 2 corner posts on the floor to the side of the 

compactor. 

12. Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and put compactor 

on its side on top of the corner posts. 

13. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the compactor.

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