Broan 15WT User Manual

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9. cleaning  
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clean ram
1.  Make sure the 
trash bucket is empty and pushed into 
the cabinet.
2.  Turn the Key Lock Switch to “ON” position.
Key lock switch
3.  Select the “Hold” compact mode.
Hold compact mode
4.  Close the door.
5.  Press the “Start” button.
start Button
 
The 
ram will travel downward into the trash bucket and 
stop at the bottom of its stroke.
cauTion: glass fragments and other sharp trash 
pieces may be on or around the surfaces to be 
cleaned. carefully remove these objects before 
wiping down any surfaces.
6.  Open the door. Unlatch and lower the bucket front. 
Vacuum top of ram and clean with a mild detergent 
solution.
7.  When finished cleaning: 
Raise and re-latch bucket front, close door, and press 
“Start” button. The ram will return to the top of its 
stroke and automatically shut itself off. Open door, 
slide bucket out, install bag, and select compact 
mode. Compactor is now ready to receive trash.
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10. troubleshooting
Before you call for service, check these handy hints which 
may save you the cost of a service call:
1.  Is electric cord plugged in securely?
2.  Has a house fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped?
3.  Is the door pushed firmly shut?
4.  Is the key switch in the “ON” position?
5.  Did you press the “Start” button long enough to start 
the compaction cycle?
6.  If trash bucket is difficult to close, check to see if any 
trash has fallen behind the bucket - preventing it from 
closing completely.
7.  The  motor  has  an  automatic  thermal  cutout.  If  you 
have  compacted  repeatedly,  this  protector  may  have 
opened the circuit. Wait a few minutes and the cutout 
will reset automatically.
8.  The  trash  bucket  must  be  at  least  1/2  full  of  trash 
before  any  appreciable  amount  of  compacting  will 
be apparent - as the ram does not travel all the way 
to the bottom of the bucket. Trash in the bottom 1/3 
of  the  bucket  will  be  crushed  during  subsequent 
compacting.
9.  On rare occasions, a large can placed near the outer 
edge of the trash bucket may become wrapped around 
the edge of the ram. This could interfere with proper 
ram  operation.  To  correct,  simply  open  the  door, 
unlatch and open the front of the bucket, and remove 
the  can.  BE  CAREFUL  WHEN  HANDLING  SHARP 
OBjECTS!
10.  In the unlikely event that the interlock actuator (on the 
inside of the door) breaks off, the compactor will not 
operate. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE COMPACTOR 
IN ANY OTHER MANNER. A replacement actuator can 
be ordered from your Broan Distributor.
11.  To  obtain  service,  provide  the  unit  model  number, 
serial number and nature of any defect in the product 
or part. The model number, serial number and all other 
data is shown on the model plate, which is located on 
the inside wall of cabinet. When requesting warranty 
service, evidence of the original purchase date must be 
presented. To obtain the name of the warranty service 
center  serving  your  location,  contact  the  dealer  who 
sold you your compactor or Broan-NuTone LLC.