Whirlpool TF4600X User's Manual
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1. WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 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 COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved 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 e Contact MACAP only when the dealer author ized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e 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 15 2 gt a S TE di maer O n O N Tan Mg e f T 1 Au CC Ow mm O T gt i N pa P2. mMm Whirlpool Compactor Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 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 single family household use C Pick up 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 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 franchised 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 COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 13
3. All model series 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 How Your Compactor Works In NORMAL Cycle the compacting ram does not go worm to the drawer bottom You will not see compacting of Os Ye the first few loadings i l i j f t j a y an N aa gP N x huer I RAR 8 N 3 a N N Compaction starts after the drawer is about 1 3 full j 5 You may hear a noise when glass breaks Strong Pe glass bottles may not break at all a N LL l ep lt 5 H or H d v dn ml f OO de ee de lt A me 5O med P a O an dd N si The trash in a full compactor bag will be about 1 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 misload and causes the ram to return to the up position without compacting Load bulky trash botiles and cans in the center of the drawer 11 Caring For Your Compactor AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Wear protective gloves when cleaning the inside of the compactor Failure to do so may result in cuts if b
4. Be careful edges may be sharp OR 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 lf You Need Service Or Assistance 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 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Is the drawer completely closed e Is the key knob turned all the way to START before it is released Drawer won t open e Drawer will open only when ram is all the way up e To raise the ram turn the key knob to START and release or move the DENSE PACK switch back to NORMAL TU8100 and TF8600 series only If trash is not compacting e ls the drawer loaded properly If anything gets between the ram and the drawer the ram will return to the up position without compacting e Drawer must be at least 1 3 full before compactor will compact Not enough compaction or force e Compacting works best when only a few
5. o gt Nn Using Your Compactor 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 AAWARNING Fire or Personal Injury Hazard e 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 e 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 Touch Toe Bar to open the drawer 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 grape fruit rinds disposable diapers or personal hygiene items Close the drawer Push drawer in until it stops Start the compactor 1 For TF8600 TU8100 model series only position the cycle selector to NORMAL 2 For all model series turn the key knob to START Let the knob go The compactor will stop at the end of the cycle To stop the compactor during a cycle 1 Turn the key knob t
6. the drawer on the sides Pull it out the rest of the way Set it down gently E D Se n S Es ad D o Oo eg N ON BP 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 To remove and replace the air freshener compartment The air freshener compartment can be removed for cleaning 1 To remove lift cover and pull 2 To replace set in the bottom first Then snap in the top TF8600 TU8100 Model Series TF4600 TU4100 Model Series Changing Your Compactor s Color 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 medium sized screwdriver 1 Slide drawer out 2 Remove two screws shown 3 Remove handle AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not handle front panels carelessly when changing metal edge could cause injury 4 Remove the color panel and reverse
7. twist ties provided 4 Push side lock latch down and tilt drawer side open 5 For TF4600 TU4100 model series grasp the bag above the twist tie with both hands and remove the bag For TF8600 TU8100 model series lift bag by bag carrier handles 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 that 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 LaPorte Division 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte Indiana 46350 NOTE If you have a TF8600 model series store extra bags in the bag storage compartment in the top at the back If you are using paper compactor bags 1 TF8600 TU8100 model series only fit the bag caddy in the drawer 2 For all model series put unopened bag in drawer as shown Spread front bag corners and slide cuff over right front corner 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 ad g Tr j aag p gt am dd i Using Your Compactor Continued 10 If your compactor has bag retainer buttons and you are using plastic compactor bags 1 TF8600 TU8100 model series only fit the bag caddy in the drawer 2
8. 01 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 4154609 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
9. Cycle selector Dense pack ey knob TF8600 TU8100 series indicator light start off switch TF8600 TU8100 series 7 Z Air treshener Model serial ETE gt compartment number plate f Drawer handle Reversible front panel Bag carrier handle TF8600 TU8100 series Side lock latch Touch toe bar drawer opener a Drawer monitor is di switch Adjustable toe plate BUILT IN AND FREE STANDING COMPACTORS MODEL SERIES TF8600X TU8100X TF4600X TU4100X Contents Grounding Instructions ee 2 Important Safety Instructions see 3 Additional safety instructions c ee 3 Using Your Compactor cee 4 The DENSE PACK cycle esse sesse ee ee ee ee 5 Air fresheners ss EE ek Er RE EER dy 6 Removing a filled Dag ee ee 6 Installing a new Dag ee Re Re ee ee ee 8 How Your Compactor Works esse sesse 11 Caring For Your Compactor 5 12 Changing Your Compactor s Color 14 If You Need Service Or Assistance 15 Whirlpool Compactor Warranty 16 1990 Whirlpool Corporation 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 Copy model and serial numbers from plate see diagr
10. am on front cover and purchase date from sales slip Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Grounding Instructions 3 Prong grounding plug Polarize 3 prong grounding type outlet 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 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3 prong grounding type outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electri cal Code and local codes and ordinances No adapter should be used with this appliance AWARNING 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 in
11. elop in the trash There are many solid air fresheners available on the market Check air freshener occasionally It should last 4 to 6 weeks TF8600 TU8100 Model Series 1 Raise the door 2 Put in solid air freshener 3 Set dial to NORMAL 4 Move to MAXimum or MINimum if needed TF4600 TU4100 Model Series 1 Put adjustable air freshener in compartment eo 2 Adjust according to directions 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 before emptying in the future AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Sharp objects may protrude through bag after removal from compactor Handle bag carefully Failure to do so may result in personal injury 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 dig Oo dd o 5 Push side lock latch down and tilt drawer side open 6 For TF4600 TU4100 model series use both hands on the fold and remove the Dag For TF8600 TU8100 model series lift bag by bag carrier handles Using Your Compactor Continued ift 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
12. items are loaded Use the compacting cycle frequently DENSE PACK can be used on TU8100 and TF8600 series compactors See page 5 Bottles don t break Not all bottles will break every time depending on the bottle and the trash load below it 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 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 Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nation wide network of author 1 ized Whirlpool service Whit O companies Whirlpool SERVICE a service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING
13. its 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 key knob to the OFF position and remove If you will be away for more than a couple of days remove the compac tor bag Lock the compactor and remove the key knob Store the key knob in a safe place 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 left 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 side lock latch down 4 Hold side lock latch and tilt side of drawer until the latch clears the drawer front NOTE Drawer side can be removed by tilting it out then lifting out 2 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 side lock latch down while pressing the side to the upright position 8 Lock the side lock latch 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 Lift the front to clear the drawer stops Grasp
14. jury Important Safety Instructions AWARNING e Read all instructions before using the compactor e Close supervision of children is necessary when the compactor is used near children e Do not allow compactor to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time Lock key switch when not in use and store key out of reach of children e Do not touch moving parts e Have appliance examined repaired or adjusted by an authorized serviceman eDo not compact lighted cigarettes cigars or other hot or burning items any container or aerosol can containing insecticide hair spray paint engine starting fluid or other poisonous toxic or explosive products volatile flammable material such as oily rags thinner etc which would create a fire hazard or explosion e Do not take apart this appliance Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when subsequently used e Use only for intended use as described in this manual Do not use other than To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your compactor follow basic precautions includ ing the following manufacturer s recommended attach ments e Never lift the bag by the sides Broken glass or other sharp objects in the bag can cause injury e This compactor is designed for household use only e Unplug compactor from electrical outlet before servicing The compactor must be electrically grounded See the gr
15. o LOCK OFF 2 Turn it to ON The compacting ram will rise 3 When the ram stops rising you can open the drawer To remove the key knob 1 Turn the key knob to LOCK OFF 2 Remove and store in safe place out of children s reach The DENSE PACK cycle TU8100 and TF8600 model series only The DENSE PACK Cycle is a convenience feature that allows you to use fewer bags by extending the use of abag This cycle puts constant pressure on trash to keep it from springing back Regular use of this feature can increase bag capacity up to 20 NOTE The cycle selector should be in the NORMAL position wnen DENSE PACK HEAVY setting is not being used To use DENSE PACK Cycle 1 Move cycle selector from the NORMAL to HEAVY setting 2 Turn the key knob to START and release 3 The ram will stay in the down position for extra compacting and the DENSE PACK indicator light will come on Remember the drawer can not be opened when ram is down and the DENSE PACK light is on 4 For best results use DENSE PACK HEAVY setting for at least one half hour each time the cycle is used 2 To raise the ram turn key knob to START or move the cycle selector back to the NORMAL position NOTE Fully compacted trash bags will be heavier than normal Handle with care wo yes se Hee Rt ed RE uOe mr Using Your Compactor Continued Air fresheners The Air Freshener Control is designed to help control odors that might dev
16. ounding instructions e Do not overload trash bag with heavy material such as glass e Never operate the compactor if itis not working right it is damaged parts are missing the cord set plug or motor is damaged in any manner e 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 e See Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities e Do not shove items down into the compactor with hands or feet Let the compactor do the compacting e 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 e Do not use the compactor as a counter for electrical cooking appliances nor as a cutting board free standing models only e Do not install or store compactor where it will be exposed to the weather e You are responsible for making sure that your compactor is used only for jobs normally expected of home compactors iS properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support its weight e Do not set hot pans etc on the compactor top Do not spill any liquids on the compactor top free standing models only Y me al P ad lt _ am N do TI mi exe _ GO el me Cc
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