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

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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If the compactor drawer front is to be flush with the 
kitchen cabinet face, place retaining bracket mounting 
screws through “3.”

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If the compactor is to be midway between “1” and “3,” 
place the retaining bracket mounting screws through “2.”

9. Slowly lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the kitchen 

cabinet opening.

10. Using 2 - #8 - 18 x 

¹₂" mounting screws (provided in 

conversion kit), fasten the retaining brackets (provided in 
conversion kit) to the countertop with the mounting screws.

NOTE: If retaining brackets cannot be attached to the underside 
of countertop, attach mounting clips (provided in conversion kit) 
to retaining brackets. Fasten compactor to kitchen cabinet face 
with mounting screws through the mounting clips.

11. Grasp sides of compactor drawer and place bottom of 

drawer into tracks. 

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

13. Close drawer. 

14. Check to see whether 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 to 4.

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