Cleaning and Maintenance for a Trash Compactor
How to Clean and Care for My KitchenAid Trash Compactor
Your new compactor is designed to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you are expected to do to maintain your compactor properly.
To clean inside the drawer:
NOTE: You may want to wear protective gloves since there may be bits of glass in the drawer.
- Press down on the lever-action lock (or side-lock latch).
- Hold the lever-action lock down and tilt the side of the drawer out until the lock clears the drawer front. NOTE: If desired, the drawer side can be removed by tilting it up and then lifting it out.
- Wash the drawer's interior with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
- If the drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted position.
- Press down the lever-action lock (or side-lock latch) while pushing the drawer side to the upright position.
- Latch the drawer side by pushing up the lever-action lock (or side-lock latch).
To clean inside the cabinet:
NOTE: You may want to wear protective gloves since there may be bits of glass in the cabinet.
- Pull out the drawer until it stops. NOTE: Look to see how the drawer rollers move in the tracks. It will be easier to replace the drawer after you have finished cleaning.
- Lift the front of the drawer to clear the stops.
- Grasp the drawer on the sides and pull it out the rest of the way. Gently set down the drawer.
- Vacuum the inside of the cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash should be cleaned by hand or by using a vacuum designed to pick up liquids.
- Wash the inside of the cabinet with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
- To replace the drawer, grasp it by the sides and insert the rollers onto the tracks.
- Lift the front of the drawer and push it in fully, past the stops.
To clean the ram:
NOTE: You may want to wear protective gloves since there may be bits of glass on the ram cover.
- Wipe glass particles off the ram cover with a cloth or paper towel.
- Remove foods with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Cleaning before a vacation
Remove the compactor bag if you will be away for more than a couple of days. Remove the key knob (or key-switch) and store it out of children's reach.
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