Charcoal Air Filter With Fan.12 - KitchenAid 4KUCS181T Use And Care Manual

Charcoal Air Filter With Fan
Your KitchenAid Trash Compactor features an Activated Charcoal Air Filter and Fan which absorbs
and minimizes odor. The Charcoal Filter is located in the left rear section of the Compactor.
The degree of odor in your Compactor will depend upon the type trash you place in it. Since odors
are absorbed into the pores of the Charcoal Filter, it may need to be replaced once or twice a year
Length of time before filter replacement is necessary varies with the types of trash compacted
WE RECOMMEND USE OF A KITCHENAID FOOD WASTE DISPOSER FOR GARBAGE (See SPECIAL
USE TIPS, page 13.J
Charcoal Air Filter Fan
ON — The fan creates fast air movement for
greater odor removal.
OFF — Even when the fan isn't running, the
filter is working to remove odor.
To Remove Filter:
I. With Trash Drawer in open position,
reach into left rear corner where filter is
located.
2. Release filter from bottom clip and pull
down.
To Replace Filter:
Push replacement filter into place behind top clip. Snap securely into bottom clip.
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