KitchenAid 4KUCS181T Use And Care Manual page 11

Operating
Your
Irash
To Start:
The Compaction Cycle
The Compactor ram will move down inside
the trash drawer, reverse and return to
original position, completing the cycle in
approximately 35 seconds. As the basket is
filled, the ram travels a shorter distance and
cycle time decreases.
DURING THE COMPACTION CYCLE, THE
RAM DOES NOT TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF
THE DRAWER. THEREFORE, YOU CAN
EXPECT TO CYCLE SEVERAL LOOSE TRASH
LOADS BEFORE COMPACTION IS EVIDENT.
THIS IS NORMAL AND NOT A CAUSE FOR
CONCERN.
As the ram compacts difficult to break items,
you may notice a downward movement of
the Compactor drawer. This is normal and
will not cause damage. The spring-loaded
drawer is specially designed to move down
freely and return to original position. The
force of the ram during a compaction cycle is
absorbed by the Rigidized Steel Frame of the
Compactor.
C ompactor
2. Turn key to START position and HOLD
MOMENTARILY. Release key.
To Stop Cycle and Open Drawer:
You may stop or interrupt a compaction cycle
at any time and raise the ram to its original
position.
1. Turn the key to STOP/LOCK position to
stop the ram.
2. Then turn the key to START position and
HOLD MOMENTARILY to return the ram
to original position. The drawer may then
be opened.
3. Turn key to START position and HOLD
MOMENTARILY to start another
compaction cycle.
Remove the Key-knob:
1. To remove the key-knob turn it to
STOP/LOCK.
2. Remove and store key-knob in a safe place
out of children's reach.
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