Electrolux 99526808A Use And Care Manual page 10

10
Maintenance
Cleaning
1. Pull out trash bucket until it stops.
. Remove (1) screw from each of the bucket slides.
3. Press down on left and right bucket slide release
tabs while pulling the bucket out of the unit.
4. Vacuum and clean cabinet base, track channels, and
bucket, particularly in corners.
5. Wash the cabinet interior with a mild detergent
solution.
6. When finished cleaning the cabinet, install the trash
bucket by reversing steps  and 3.
cLEan compaction pLatE
COMPACTION
PLATE
1. The ram is equipped with a compaction plate that
can be removed for easy cleaning.
. Make sure the trash bucket is empty and without a
bag.
3. Push the trash bucket into the cabinet. Unlatch and
lower the bucket front.
4. Press the compaction plate release tab on the front
of the ram to disengage the plate. The plate can be
removed by pulling down and away from the ram.
5. Once removed the compactor plate can be
washed in a mild detergent solution or placed in a
dishwasher.
6. Re-install the compactor plate by inserting the tab
(on the rear of the plate) into the slot (at in the rear
of the ram). Press up on the front of the plate until it
securely latches in place.
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RAM
RELEASE
TAB
Cleaning
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cLEan ram
TRASH
BUCKET
RAM
1. Make sure the trash bucket is empty and pushed into the
cabinet.
. Turn the Key Lock Switch to "ON" position.
Key Lock switch
3. Select the "Hold" compact mode.
Hold compact mode
4. Press the "Start" button.
start button
5. Close the door.
The ram will travel downward into the trash bucket and stop at
the bottom of its stroke.
glass fragments and other sharp trash pieces may be on or
around the surfaces to be cleaned. carefully remove these
objects before wiping down any surfaces.
6. Open the door. Unlatch and lower the bucket front. Vacuum
top of ram and clean with a mild detergent solution.
7. When finished cleaning: Raise and re-latch bucket front,
press "Start" button, and close door. The ram will return to
the top of its stroke and automatically shut itself off. Open
door, slide bucket out, install bag, and select compact
mode. Compactor is now ready to receive trash.