KitchenAid 1.4 Cu. Ft. Built-In Trash Compactor with Display, Architect® Series II Use & Care Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPACTOR SAFETY ..................................................................2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................3
Unpacking ....................................................................................3
Location Requirements ................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4
Freestanding and Undercounter Installation ...............................5
Changing the Custom Panel ........................................................7
COMPACTOR USE.........................................................................8
How Your Compactor Works.......................................................8
Loading.........................................................................................9
WHISPER QUIET
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 Plus System...................................................9
Starting the Compactor ...............................................................9
Using Solid (Locked) Cycle ..........................................................9
Using the Air Filter or Freshener ..................................................9
Removing a Filled Bag ...............................................................10
Installing a New Bag...................................................................10
COMPACTOR CARE ....................................................................11
Changing the Air Filter or Freshener ..........................................11
Cleaning......................................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................14
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................14
In Canada ...................................................................................14
Accessories ................................................................................14
WARRANTY ..................................................................................15
COMPACTOR SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately 
 
You
 
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other 
reproductive harm.