Installation Instructions

for your new undercounter

KCC-151 COMPACTOR

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR COMPACTOR . . .

Be sure your compactor IS properly Installed in an appropriate level area and a place suitable for the size, functton and protection of the compactor.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Observe All Governing Codes and Ordinances

A 120.Volt, 60 Hz. AC only. 15.Ampere fused electrrcal supply IS required (Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended ) It is recommended that a separate circuit servrng only thus appltance be provided DO NOT use an extensron cord.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD

GROUND PRONG.

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded This appliance IS equrpped with a power supply cord havtng a 3-prong grounding plug To mlnimlze possble shock hazard, the cord must be plugged Into a matlng 3- prong grounding type wall receptacle, grounded In accordance with the Natlonal ElectrIcal Code and local codes and ordinances If a mattng wall receptacle IS not avallable. It IS the personal responslbllity and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle Installed by a quaIlfled electrIcIan. See Figure 1

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GROUNOING TYPE

WALL RECEPTACLE

POWER SUPPLY

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DO NOT REMOVE THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET UNTIL READYFOR INSTALLATION.

AFTERCOMPLETINGTHEIMSTALIATION. SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREUSE.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND

CAREFULLY. THEY WILL SIMPLIFY THE INSTALLATION.

1.After removing the shipping carton, be sure to remove all protective packaging materials such as tape and shipping pads. Put extra key-knob In a safe place Waxy residue from protective shipping material may be removed from compactor with a mild solution of liquid household cleaner and water.

2.Your compactor is designed for recessed installation.

A six (6) inch clearance from the right edge of the

drawer front is desirable for added convenience in bag removal. Also allow twenty-three (23) Inches in front of the appliance for drawer removal. See Figure 3.

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3.The compactor???s overall dlmenslons are Height 34.

l/16??? (min.), Depth 24???. Width 15???. Select a cabinet opening to fit. See Fi.qure 4.

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4.Remove drawer as shown

aGrip handle and raise front of drawer uri!!! ,I clears stops See Figure 5

b.Grasp side ridges of !he drawer and lift drawr>r out See Flgure 6.

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5.Remove any materials that are shipped In the drawer Some models have a literature storage compartment located inside the front panel. See Figure 9. DO NOT

REMOVE THE BAG.

6.Lay two carton corner posts or other protective material (such as a throw rug) on the floor, then lay

the umt on either of Its sides on the corner posts. The corner posts will protect the finish of the compactor and the floor See Figure 8. NOTE: Do not truck or handle by console.

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Remove the cardboard shipplng pad located on the bottom See Figure 8 Stand compactor upright

7.A grounded receptacle should be located 18??? (mln ) from the floor and in the center of the opening. See Fioure 9

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8.Before moving the compactor Into posItion, measure the cabinet opening as shown In Figure 70 To

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9.The rear wheels of your compactor are preset for a mlnlmgm cabinet opening of 34-l ???8??? to 34-l 14??? (posItIon A) To adjust for higher openings. t:ll the compactor to one side and support with a corner post or a screwdrtver handle

10.To adjust the height. remove screw from posltton A??? In Figure 11. Move the rear wheel and screw to posltlon ???B or C???,

34-l/4??? to 34.1,*2??? use position ???B???

34-l/2??? to 34.3/4??? use posltion ???C???

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Repeat for other rear wheel

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11.Loosen the screws In the top retaining brackets. Rotate the brackets from shipping posrtion to the install position. Retighten. See Figure 12.

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NOTE: Position ???A??????-Compactor frame willbe flush with cabinets. Remove cabinet mount screws from retaining brackets. Save for use in step 13.

Position ???B???-Midpoint between position ???A??? and ???C.??? Position ???C???--Drawer front will be flush with cabinets.

12.When moving or lifting the compactor, use a glove to protect and cushion your hand.

To prevent damage to floor covering, do not allow the rear frame of the compactor to touch the floor when lrftrng or rolling. (See Figure 13.)

FIGURE 13

Alrgn the rear of the compactor wrth the cabinet openrng Plug the power cord Into a properly grounded receptacle. See Frgures 1, 2 and 9.

Lrft the front of the compactor and roll Into the openrng untrl the retarnrng brackets stop the unrt

13.Fasten the retarnrng brackets to the undersrde of the counter top wrth the screws provided Use auxiliary clip for fastenrng to cabrnet front when counter fop mountrng method IS not permissible See Figure 14.

RETAINER BRACKET

RETAINER BRACKET

Lift the front of the compactor until it is parallel with the cabinet front. Place a screwdriver or other wedge under the front edge of the compactor.

14.Loosen the screws to the front levelers (do not remove screws). Pivot the levelers to the floor and retighten screws. See Figure 15.

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15. Replace the drawer.

ADJUSTABLE TOE PLATE

In some installations, the toe plate may rub the floor covering. If this occurs, the toe plate clearance may be changed as follows:

1.Determine the amount of interference of the toe plate with the floor covering.

2.Remove the drawer from the unrt. (Refer to Step 3 of the Installation Instructions.)

3.Lay drawer so the front panel faces upward. Protect the floor.

4.With a ruler and a pencrl or chalk, draw a line where

the toe plate interferes with the.floor covering.

5.Use a pair of scrssors and cut toe plate along this line. See Figure 16.

6.Replace drawer In unit

FIGURE 16

CHANGING FRONT PANEL COLOR

During installation, or in the future, you may wish to change the front panel color. Your compactor has an extra panel, which offers four color options. See detail of assembly in Figure 17.

COLOR PANELS

DRAWER TRIM

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CAUTION: The panels have cut metal edges. Handle carefully to avold cutr to hands and scratcher on panela.

To change the front panel color:

1.Remove the drawer from the unit. (See Step 4 of the Installation Instructions.)

2.Remove handle by removing the screws at the top inside of the drawer.

3.Remove spacer and inside panel. See Figure 16.

4.Remove spacer and center panel if supplied.

5.Remove outside front panel. DO NOT SCRATCH.

6.Select the color you wish to have showing and carefully push the panel in the drawer trim

7.Replace the spacer, then carefully replace the remaining panels and spacers on the inside.

8.Replace the handle with the screws removed In Step 2 above.

9.Replace the drawer

KITCHENAID DIVISION

kiiiiik REPLACEHANDLEBEFOREOPERATlNG(

COMPACTORTOAVOIDINJURYFROMMOVINGPARTS.

CUSTOM DECORATING

In place of the panel pack, you may use a l/4??? thick wood panel to match your cabinets or other suitable decorative material. See Figure 18.

To do so:

1.Follow Steps 1 through 6 under Changing Panel Color. Also remove all cardboard.

2.Slide decorative panel between trim pieces.

3.Remount handle with the screws previously removed.

4.Slide the drawer into the unit.

5.Paint, wallpaper, fabric, etc., can be applied directly to one of the panels

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