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COMPACTORS
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TC8700X TC8750X TC4700X TU4700X
Part No. 9870335 Rev. B 6/94
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COMPACTORS
MODELSERIES
TC8700X TC8750X TC4700X TU4700X
Part No. 9870335 Rev. B 6/94
Contents
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registra- tion Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from plate (see diagram on front cover) and purchase date from sales slip.
lKeep this book and sales slip together in a handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Grounding Instructions
Polarize
Power supply cord
The compactor is for use on a single phase, 115 volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded circuit and is equipped with a grounding plug as shown above. Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recom- mended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. For your personal safety, the compactor must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a polarized 3prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not modify the power supply plug provided with the compactor. If it will not fit the outlet, or if you are in doubt as to whether the wall outlet is properly
grounded, check with a qualified electrician.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
ImportantSafetyInstructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your compactor, follow basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using the compactor.
l Close supervision of children is necessary when the compactor is used near children.
l Do not allow compactor to be used as a toy, or to run unattended at any time. Lock the
l Do not touch moving parts.
l Have appliance examined, repaired or adjusted by an authorized serviceman.
lDo not compact:
*Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when subsequently used.
l Use only for intended use as described in this manual. Do not use other than manu- facturer???s recommended attachments.
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Never lift the bag by the sides. Broken
glass or other sharp objects in the bag can cause injury.
This compactor is designed for household use only.
Unplug compactor from electrical outlet before servicing.
The compactor must be electrically grounded. See the grounding instructions.
Do not overload trash bag with heavy material such as glass.
Never operate the compactor if:
Never use or store flammable fluids (dry cleaning solvents, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) in or near your compactor. These sub- stances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion.
See Installation Instructions.
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
lDo not shove items down into the compactor with hands or feet. Let the compactor do the compacting.
l Always place glass bottles, etc., on their sides in the center of the drawer. The waste paper below and beside the bottle can help keep broken glass near center of bag.
lDo not use the compactor as a counter for electrical cooking appliances nor as a cutting board (freestanding models only).
lDo not install or store compactor where it will be exposed to the weather.
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You are responsible for making sure that your compactor:
Do not set hot pans, etc., on the compactor top. Do not spill any liquids on the compactor top (freestanding models only).
UsingYourCompactor
The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your compactor model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.
NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown.
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Fire or Personal Injury Hazard
Do not compact any container, aerosol cans or cloths which might contain insecticide, hair spray, engine starting fluid, paints, liquids, thinners or any other poisonous or explosive products. Failure to do so may result in a fire hazard or explosion.
Broken glass or sharp edges may be present in trash. Do not shove items down into compactor with feet or hands. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
Open the drawer
Lift and pull the handle or press the
Put in the trash
1.Wrap or cover wet or messy trash.
2.Load bottles or cans on their sides in the center of the drawer.
3.Do not compact items that may develop offensive odors such as raw meat, fish, grapefruit rinds, disposable diapers, or personal hygiene items.
Close the drawer
Push drawer in until it stops.
TC4700rTU4700 Model series
To start the compactor
1.Turn the
2.Let the
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To stop the compactor during a cycle
1.Turn the
2.Turn the
3.When the ram stops rising, you can open the drawer.
To remove the
1.Turn the
2.Remove and store key in a safe place out of children???s reach.
TC8700ITC8750 Model series
Control
-pads
To start the compactor
1.Open the drawer. Turn the
2.Press the ON control pad.
3.Press the START control pad. The compactor will stop at the end of the cycle.
To stop the compactor during a cycle
1.Press the OFF control pad.
2.Press the ON control pad. The compacting ram will rise.
3.When the ram stops rising, you can open the drawer.
To remove the
1.Turn the
2.Remove and store key in a safe place out of children???s reach.
Using Your Compactor
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Removing a filled bag
When the trash is compacted to the top of the drawer, remove the bag. If the bag is too heavy, compact less trash before emptying in the future.
Personal Injury Hazard
Sharp objects may protrude through bag after removal from compactor. Handle bag carefully. Failure to do so may result in
If you are using paper compactor bags: 1. Pull the drawer completely open.
2. Pull all four bag cuffs up.
3. Tuck in slotted sides.
4. Bring top edges together and roll or fold to close bag.
5. Push
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6. Lift bag by bag carrier handles.
If your compactor has bag retainer buttons and you are using plastic compactor bags:
1. Pull the drawer completely open.
2.Remove top of bag from bag retainer buttons. Pull up all 4 bag cuffs.
3.Close bags with twist ties provided.
4.Push
5. Lift bag by bag carrier handles.
Using Your Compactor
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Installing a new bag
Before installing a new bag, be sure: 1. The drawer side is securely locked.
2. The container is clean and free of sharp debris inat may have punctured the bag.
Do not use any kind of bag other than those designed especially for use in your compactor.
Compactor bags may be purchased from your Whirlpool Appliance Dealer or:
Whirlpool Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPotte, IN 46350
You may also order approved compactor bags by calling our
If you are using paper compactor bags:
1. Fit the bag caddy in the drawer.
2. Put unopened bag in drawer as shown. Spread front bag corners and slide cuff over
3. Spread rear bag corners and slide cuff over left rear corner.
4.Press inside of bag against drawer bottom, sides and corners for a smooth fit.
If your compactor has bag retainer buttons and you are using plastic compactor bags:
1. Fit the bag caddy in the drawer.
2.Place folded bag into the drawer. Open bag and pull top edges over the drawer top.
3.Lock bag in place by pulling the 4 prepunched holes over the bag retainer buttons. Holes will expand over the buttons without harming the bag.
4.Press inside of bag against the drawer bottom, sides and corners for a smooth fit.
HowYourCompactorWorks
The compacting ram does not go to the drawer bottom. You will not see compacting of the first few loadings.
Compaction starts after the drawer is about % full. You may hear a noise when glass breaks. Strong glass bottles may not break at all.
The trash in a full compactor bag will be about ???/4 the size of its original bulk.
Bottles or cans not placed in the center may become caught between the ram and the drawer. The Drawer Monitor Switch senses a ???mislead??? and causes the ram to return to the ???up???position without compacting. Load bulky trash, bottles and cans in the center of the drawer.
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CaringForYourCompactor
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear protective gloves when cleaning the inside of the compactor. Failure to do so may result in cuts if bits of broken glass are present.
As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued satisfaction. Before cleaning the compactor, turn the
Clean exterior surfaces:
1. Wipe with warm, sudsy water and a damp cloth. Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.
2. Wipe up spills right away. Some foods can damage the finish if lefl on the compactor surface.
Clean inside the drawer:
1. Remove the bag. (See ???Removing a filled bag ??? on pages 6 and 7.)
2. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass in the drawer.
3. Press
4. Hold
NOTE: Drawer side can be removed by tilting it out, then lifting out.
5. Wash with a damp cloth using warm, sudsy water. Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.
6. If drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted position.
7. Press the
8. Lock the
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Caring For Your Compactor
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Clean inside the cabinet:
1. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass in the cabinet.
2. Pull the drawer out until it stops.
3. Note the tracks in which the drawer rollers move.
4. Lift the front to clear the drawer stops.
5. Grasp the drawer on the sides.
6. Pull it out the rest of the way.
7. Set it down gently.
8. Vacuum inside of cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash should be cleaned up by hand, or use a vacuum designed to pick up liquids.
9. Wash, rinse and dry inside.
10. Replace drawer.
Wipe off the ram cover:
1. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of glass on the ram cover.
2. Wipe glass particles off ram cover with a cloth or paper towels.
3. Use warm, sudsy water to remove foods. Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.
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ChangingYourCompactor???sColor
The color panel on the front of your compactor???s drawer reverses to another color. You may also be able to order an extra color panel, depending on the model you have. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer.
To change the color of your compactor???s front panel, follow the directions below. All you need is a
1. Slide drawer out.
2. Remove two screws shown.
3. Remove handle.
Do not handle front panels carelessly when changing; metal edge could cause injury.
4. Remove the color panel and reverse. Be careful
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Place extra panel at front with desired color showing.
5. Make sure panels are all the way down.
6. Be sure to replace cardboard spacer in its former position.
7. Replace handle and screws.
8. Slide drawer back in.
OPTION: Match your kitchen???s color scheme by replacing color panel with your own creation (wallpaper, paneling). See Installation Instructions.
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IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance
We suggest you follow these steps:
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If your compactor won???t operate:
Is the power cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage?
Have you checked your home???s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
Is the drawer completely closed?
Is the
before it is released (TC4700rTU4700 model series)?
Is the
Did you press the ON button before pressing the START button (TC8700rTC8750 model series)?
Drawer won???t open:
Drawer will open only when ram is all the way
up.
To raise the ram, turn the
To raise the ram, press the OFF button, then press the ON button (TC8700rTC8750 model series).
If trash is not compacting:
lIs the drawer loaded properly? If anything gets between the ram and the drawer, the ram will return to the ???up???position, without compacting.
lDrawer must be at least l/3 full before compactor will compact.
Not enough compaction or force:
lCompacting works best when only a few items are loaded. Use the compacting cycle frequently.
Bottles don???t break:
lNot all bottles will break every time, depending on the bottle and the trash load below it.
2. If you need assistance* ...
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:
and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.
If you prefer, write to: Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation
2000
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
3. If you need service* ...
Whirlpool has a nation- wide network of author- ized WhirlpoolSM service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the
product warranty and provide
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4. If you need FSP replacement parts* ...
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2.
5.If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved??? ...
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Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.
Contact MACAP only when the dealer, author- ized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
l MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
*When requesting assistance, please provide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request.
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WHIRLPOOL???
CompactorWarranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL
From Date of Purchase
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WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSPO replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company.
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WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
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1. Correct the installation of the compactor.
2.Instruct you how to use the compactor.
3.Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
B.Repairs when compactor is used in other than normal,
C.Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
D.Damage to compactor caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E.Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages SO this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the ???Service and Assistance??? section of this book. After checking ???Service and Assistance,??? additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,
@ Registered TrademarkSM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation.
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