Kenmore 665.1472 Series Use & Care Manual page 14

TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Trash is not compacting
• Is the drawer less than half-full? Drawer must be more
than half full before trash is compacted.
Your compactor won't operate
• Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a
grounded 3 prong outlet.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If
the problem continues, call an electrician.
Is the drawer completely closed? Close the drawer firmly
and start the compactor again.
Is the Key-Knob turned all the way to START? Turn the
Key-Knob (Key-Switch) fully to START and release (on
some models). See "Starting the Compactor."
Did you press ON before pressing START? Press ON
before pressing START (on some models). See "Starting
the Compactor."
The drawer won't open
Is the ram all the way up? Drawer will open only when
ram is fully raised.
To raise the ram on models with a Key-Knob (or Key-
Switch): Turn the Key-Knob (Key-Switch) to START and
release. See "Starting the Compactor."
To raise the ram on models with push button controls:
Press OFF, and then press ON. See "Starting the
Compactor."
There is not enough compaction or force
• Do you use the compacting cycle frequently enough?
Compacting works best when only a few items are
loaded.
Bottles don't break
• How often do you notice this? Bottles will not break every
time. The thickness of the bottle's glass and the content of
the trash load below it may keep the bottle from
breaking.
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