Broan 15WT User Manual
models 15WH • 15Bl • 15ss • 15WT • 15TT
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6. compacting
The compactor is now ready to use.
FOR BEST RESULTS, ALWAYS FILL
EACH NEW BAG COMPLETELY BEFORE
OPERATING THE COMPACTOR. DOING
SO WILL MINIMIzE BAG PULL-UP AND
TEARING.
1. Slide trash bucket closed completely.
2. Turn Key Lock Switch to “ON” position.
Key lock switch
3. Select 1 of the 2 compact modes:
normal compact mode
After the door is closed and the “Start”
button is pressed - the ram will travel
downward into the trash bucket and
compact the trash. At the bottom of
the ram stroke, the ram automatically
reverses and moves upward out of the
trash bucket. Total cycle time will be 45
seconds or less. At the top of the stroke,
the compactor automatically shuts itself
off and is ready to receive more trash.
Hold compact mode
After the door is closed and the “Start”
After the door is closed and the “Start”
button is pressed - the ram will travel
downward into the trash bucket and
compact the trash. This setting is helpful
for compressing trash completely to
allow for greater capacity. At the bottom
of the ram stroke, the ram will shut off.
Press the “Start” button again to reverse
the ram upward out of the trash bucket.
At the top of the stroke, the compactor
automatically shuts itself off and is ready
to receive more trash.
4. Close the door.
5. Press the “Start” button at the top-center of the
unit to begin compacting. The compactor will
automatically shut itself off when the compaction
cycle is completed. The “Ram Status LED” is
GREEN when the ram is in the up position and
ready to receive trash. The LED will turn RED when
the ram is moving or stopped in any other position.
start Button
ram status led
6. The compacting cycle may be stopped at any time
by opening the door. Once stopped, the ram will
always move upward when the door is closed.
Compact Mode
On
Normal
Hold
Compact Mode
On
Normal
Hold
Compact Mode
On
Normal
Hold
Compact Mode
On
Normal
Hold
7. compacting tips
• Although it is not necessary to compact until the drawer is full or
nearly so, it is suggested that for maximum compaction, you start the
compactor each time a significant amount of trash is added.
• At full stroke, the ram does not travel all the way to the bottom of the
trash bucket. Trash in the bottom 1/3 of the bucket will be crushed
during subsequent compacting.
• Glass bottles can make a loud noise when they break during
compaction. This is normal. Bottles do not always break during the first
cycle. Breaking glass and associated noise may occur several cycles
later depending on type and volume of trash.
• Bottles and large cans compact best when laid flat near the center of
the trash bucket.
• Place a couple of folded sheets of newspaper, or a large paper grocery
bag on top of the load to be compacted when :
compacting large or several glass bottles or jars (or any
items that might shatter). This will help prevent glass
fragments and particles from flying out of bucket into
mechanism.
compacting unwrapped messy food waste. This will
help keep the power ram clean.
• Compacting extreme uneven loads may cause the trash bucket to shift
forward which may cause the door to open and interrupt the compaction
cycle. Gently push and hold door closed to activate the ram until it
returns to the up position. Open the trash bucket and reposition any
objects that may be causing the uneven load. Close the door and re-
activate the compaction cycle by pressing the start button.
• There are certain types of trash that create exceptionally strong odors
such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, personal hygiene items, and
disposable diapers. You may not wish to put such items into your
compactor.
• If the compactor will not be used for an extended period of time, such
as during vacation, remove the bag to prevent a build-up of undesirable
odor.
cauTion: do noT compacT aerosol cans or any oTHer
conTainers sTill Holding or WHicH Held ToXic cHemicals,
insecTicides, or comBusTiBle conTenTs. fumes may Be
released THaT are HaZardous To HealTH or may resulT in
fire or eXplosion.
do not put paint, oily rags, lighter fluid cans, paint thinner cans,
do not put paint, oily rags, lighter fluid cans, paint thinner cans,
etc., in your compactor. doing so could result in spontaneous
combustion causing a fire and/or explosion.
never pusH TrasH inTo THe BucKeT WiTH Hands or feeT.
never pusH TrasH inTo THe BucKeT WiTH Hands or feeT.
Trash might contain broken glass, sharp pieces of metal, etc.,
which could cause injury.
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Compact Mode
On
Normal
Hold
Compact Mode
On
Normal
Hold
8. bag removal
1. Slide out trash bucket.
2. Release bucket latches
2. Release bucket latches
and lower front of bucket.
3. Unbutton bag from bucket
and close by twisting bag
top. Fasten with twist-tie
provided.
top. Fasten with twist-tie
provided.
4. Lift and slide bag from
bucket.
Compact Mode
On
Normal
Hold
Compact Mode
On
Normal
Hold