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

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13. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the compactor.
Location Requirements
Product Dimensions
Cutout Dimensions
Clearance Dimensions
Electrical Requirements
Recommended Grounding Method
This compactor is for use on a single phase, 115-volt, 60 Hz, AC 
only, 15- or 20-amp fused and properly grounded circuit and is 
equipped with a grounding plug as shown below. It is recommended 
that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
This compactor must be grounded while in use to reduce the risk 
of electric shock. The compactor is equipped with a three-
conductor cord and 3 prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper 
grounding-type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) 
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. 
NOTE: Do not connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a 
live terminal. 
A. Leveling legs
B. Shipping base
A. Grounded electrical outlet must be a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) away 
from surrounding cabinets or nearby walls as shown. It can be 
placed either to the left or the right side of the product.
B
A
34
¹⁄₈
"
(86.7 cm)
24" 
(61 cm) 
15"
(38.1 cm) 
A
24" min.
(61 cm)
34
¹⁄₄
" min.
(87 cm)
18" min.
(45.7 cm)
 3" min. 
(7.6 cm)
15
¹⁄₄
" min.
(38.7 cm)
A. Leave 6" (15.2 cm) of clearance space to the right side of the 
compactor in order to remove the compactor bags. 
B. Leave 23" (58.4 cm) of clearance in front of the compactor in 
order to fully open or remove the compactor drawer.
B
A
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING