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

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IMPORTANT: Do not push items down into compactor with 
hands or feet.

NOTE: You will not see compacting of trash the first few times 
you load the compactor. The compactor drawer should be about

 

¹⁄₂ full before the compactor can begin to compress the load.
1. Open the drawer. Lift and pull the handle or press the toe bar 

to open the drawer.

NOTE: Pressing the toe bar opens the container only 3" to 6" 
(7.6 cm to 15.2 cm), depending on the load. 

2. Place trash in compactor.

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Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.

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Do not compact items that may develop offensive odors 
such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, disposable 
diapers, or personal hygiene items.

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Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the 
drawer. Do not load bottles in an upright position.

3. Close the drawer.

WHISPER QUIET

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 Plus System

The WHISPER QUIET

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 Plus system helps to maintain a quiet 

home environment during compactor operation.

NOTE: The contents of the trash may affect the noise level of 
your compactor. See “Compactor Use.” 

Starting the Compactor

1. Press NORMAL (UNLOCKED) on the Compact Control. Turn 

the Key-Knob to START, and then release it.

2. The compactor stops after completing the cycle.

NOTE: When the compacting cycle is done, turn the Key-Knob to 
OFF. Remove the Key-Knob and store it out of children’s reach.

Using Solid (Locked) Cycle

The Solid (Locked) cycle extends the use of a bag by putting 
constant pressure on the trash to keep it from springing back. 
Regular use of the Solid (Locked) cycle can increase bag 
capacity up to 25 percent.

During the Solid (Locked) cycle, the ram will stay in the down 
position for extra compacting. While the Solid (Locked) cycle is 
operating, an indicator shows on the control panel. The drawer is 
locked and cannot be opened when the ram is down. For best 
results, use the Solid (Locked) cycle for at least 30 minutes at a 
time.

1. Press SOLID (LOCKED) on the Compactor Control. Turn the 

Key-Knob to START, and then release the Key-Knob. 

NOTE: The indicator on the control panel shows when the 
Solid (Locked) cycle is in use.

2. After 30 minutes or more, turn the Key-Knob to START to 

raise the compacting ram OR press NORMAL (UNLOCKED).

NOTE: When the compacting cycle is done, turn the 
Key-Knob to OFF. Remove the Key-Knob and store it out of 
children’s reach.

Using the Air Filter or Freshener

The fan-powered charcoal air filter absorbs and minimizes odor. 
The degree of odor in the compactor depends on the type of 
trash placed in it. The length of time before the filter needs to be 
replaced varies with the type of trash compacted. Under normal 
use the filter should be replaced once or twice per year.

1. Press ON on the charcoal Air Filter control. The fan creates air 

movement in the compactor for odor removal.

NOTE: The charcoal air filter works even when the Key-Knob 
is in the OFF position.

IMPORTANT: The air freshener will work with or without the 
fan.

2. Press OFF on the charcoal Air Filter control to turn off the fan.