Jenn Air TC407 Owner's manual

Brand: Jenn Air

Model: TC407

Type: Owner's manual

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JENN-AIR

Use and Care Manual

COMPACTOR

MODEL TC407

Grounding Instructions

Thecompactor isforuseona singlephase, 120-volt, Polarized3-prong

60 Hz,AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly groundingtype [IIII_[H[[[1]]II[_[

grounded circuit and is equipped with a grounding outlet

plug as shown above. Time delay fuse or circuit 3-Prong _.,_

breaker isrecommended. It is recommendedthat a grounding_.._)J_

separate circuit serving only this appliance be pro- plug_

vided. Foryour personalsafety,thecompactor must

be grounded. In the event of an electrical short Powersupply/,,,,,,,"/ I_

circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock cord

byproviding an escape wire for the electric current.

This appliance isequipped with a polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into

a correctly polarizedmating 3-prong grounding type outlet, properly installed and grounded

in accordancewith the National ElectricalCode and localcodes and ordinances. Noadapter

should be used with this appliance.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not modifythe power supply plug provided with the compactor. If itwill not fit

the outlet, or ifyou are in doubt as to whetherthe wall outlet isproperly grounded,

checkwith a qualified electrician.

Failureto do so could result in electric or personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or

kWARNING injury to persons when using your compac-

tor, follow basic precautions, including the

following:

• Read all instructions before using the compactor.

•Closesupervisionofchildren is necessarywhen thecompactor isusednearchildren.

• Do notallow compactor to be usedas a toy, orto run unattended at any time. Lock

key switch when not in use and store key out of reachof children.

• Do not touch moving parts.

• Have appliance examined, repaired or adjusted byan authorized serviceman.

• Donot compact:

- lighted cigarettes, cigars or other hot or burning items.

- anycontainer or aerosolcancontaining insecticide,hairspray, paint,engine starting

fluid or other poisonous,toxic, or explosive products.

- volatile flammable material such asoily rags, thinner, etc., which would create a fire

hazard.

• Donottake apartthis appliance. Incorrectreassembly cancauseelectric shockwhen

subsequently used.

• Use only for intended use as described in this manual. Do not use other than

manufacturer's recommended attachments.

• Neverliftthebagbythesides. Brokenglassorothersharpobjectsinthebagcancause

injury.

• Thiscompactor is designed for household use only.

• Unplug compactor from electrical outlet before servicing.

• The compactor must be electrically grounded. See the grounding instructions.

• Do notoverload trash bag with heavy material such asglass.

• Never operate the compactor if:

- it is not working right.

- it isdamaged.

- parts are missing.

- the cord set, plug or motor is damaged in any manner.

• Never useor store flammable fluids (dry cleaning solvents, gasoline, kerosene,

etc.) in or near yourcompactor. These substances give off vapors that can create

a fire hazardor explosion.

• See Installation Instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

• Do notshove items down into the compactor with hands or feet. Let the compactor

do the compacting.

• Always place glass bottles, etc.,ontheir sides inthe center of the drawer. The

waste paper below and beside the bottlecan help keep broken glassnear center

of bag.

• Do notuse the compactor as a counter for electrical cooking appliances nor as a

cutting board.

• Do notinstall or store compactor where itwill be exposedto the weather.

• You are responsible for making sure that your compactor:

- is usedonly for jobs normally expected of home compactors.

- is properlyinstalled and leveledon a floor that can support its weight.

• Do not set hot pans, etc., on the compactor top. Do notspill any liquids on the

compactor top.

About the Compactor

The compactor rammovesdown inside the drawerand compresseswaste material.The ram

then movesback up into position and the compactor shuts off.A complete cycle takes about

27 seconds.As the bag fills,cycletime will decrease.

The compacting ram does not goto the drawer bottom. Only after the drawer is about one-

third fullwill waste material be compacted.

When itemssuch asglass arebroken, loud noises will be heard.Strong glass bottles may not

breakat all. NOTE:Manyglass bottlescan be recycled.

The trash in a full compactor bag will be about one-fourth the size of its original bulk. More

waste will be compacted if the compactor is run through a cycle after each time waste mate-

rial isadded andafter bag isat leastone-thirdfull.

Since this manual explains how you can obtainthe best use ofyour compactor,it is essential

that youfollow the instructions carefully.This will enable you to more fully enjoy and properly

maintain your appliance.

Shouldyou haveany questionsabout yourJenn-Air appliance,pleasewriteto us.

Consumer Relations Department

Jenn-Air Company

3035 Shadeland

Indianapolis,Indiana46226-0901

Parts of the Compactor

Air Freshener Key-Knob

Compartment Start-Off Switch

Model-Serial

Number Plate

Drawer Handle_

Color Front

Panel

Lever-Action

Toe Release Bar

Drawer Opener

Adjustable Toe Plate

Using the Compactor

To Start

1.Open the drawer by pressing the toe release bar or pull handle.

2.Dropin thetrash, foldingor crushing oversized items. Make suretrash does notfall behind

container. Never fill container beyond rim.

3.Close drawer completely or compactor will not operate..

4.Turn key-knobto START;let knob go. Compactor will automatically stop atthe end of the

cycle. When the compactor has stopped, the key-knob will remainat the ON position.

To Stop

1.To stop compactor during a cycle, turn key-knob to LOCK/OFF.Then turn it to ON. The

compacting ramwill rise.

2.Once ram stops rising, drawer can be opened. Compactor is also ready for routine

operation.

To Lock

1.The compactor can be locked sothat itcannot be operated. This isespecially importantto

prevent small children from operating or playingwith compactor.

2. Tolock,turn key-knobto LOCK/OFFposition, remove knoband place in asecure location.

This locks the control panel but notthe drawer. Therefore, before running the compactor,

check to see ifany itemhas been mistakenly placed inthe drawer.

Loading Tips

• Thecompactor isdesignedto handle mostdry trash.However itis nota substitutefora food

waste disposer. Most food waste will become sour and odoriferous when held at room

temperature.

• Load bottles or cans on their sides in the centerof the drawer.

• Wrap all wet or messy foodwaste innewspapersor papertowels to help absorb moisture.

Do Not Compact The Following Items

• Highlyflammable materials, such as paint or oil-filled ragsand paint cans that might cause

a concentration of explosivevapors and thus a fire hazard.

* Any container or aerosolcan which might contain poisonous or explosive products.

° Items that may develop offensive odors such as raw meat, fish, citrus rinds, disposable

diapers and personal hygieneitems.

Installing and

Removing the Bag

To Install New Bag

1.Fitthe bagcaddy inthe drawer.(See Fig.A)

2.Placefoldedbag intodrawer.Open bag and pulltop edgesoverthe drawertop.

3.Lock bagin placebypullingthe4 prepunchedholesoverthe bagretainerbuttons.Holeswill

expandoverthebuttonswithoutharmingthe bag.(See Fig.B)

4. Pressinsideof bag againstdrawerbottom,sidesandcornersfor asmoothfit. (SeeFig.C)

F..)

NOTE:Additional bags(Model No.TCB 12)

may be purchased from Jenn-Airdealers.

Formoreinformation regardingTrash

Compactor bags, call 1-800-JENN-AIR

(1-800-536-6247).

Use only Trash Compactor bags. DO NOT use grocery bags or other bags not designed

especiallyfor a compactor.These bags are neither strong enough nor large enough to hold

compactedwaste.

To Remove a Filled Bag

1.Pullthedrawercompletelyopen.

2.Removetopof bagfrom bag retainerbuttons.Pullup all 4 bag cuffs.(See Fig. D)

3.Close bagswith twistties provided.(See Fig. E)

Fig. D Fig. E

4.PushSide-LockLatchdownandtilt drawersideopen. (SeeFig. F)

5.Lift bag bybag carrierhandles.(See Fig. G)

6. Pushsideof drawerto close.Lockthe lever-actionlock.Placecleanbagindrawer.

Other Hints on

Caring for the Compactor

Cleaning Compactor

Exterior surfaces: Wipewithwarm,sudsywater and a damp cloth.Rinse.Dry with a

soft cloth.

Inside of drawer: While cleaning inside of drawer,wear

rubber gloves.There may be bits of glass in the drawer.

Wash with a damp cloth using warm,sudsy water.Rinse

and dry.

For ease in cleaning, the drawer side can be removed.

Pressdown lever-actionlock and tilt side of drawer; hold

latch down until drawerclears. Lift out drawer side. (See

Fig. H) To replace, slide it back in the tilted position.

Press latch down and push side of drawer in upright

position.Lock latch. _

Fig. H

Inside of cabinet. Removedrawer by pulling it out until

it stops.Notethe tracks in which the drawerrollersmove. "_

Lift the drawer front to clear the drawer stops. Grasp

drawer on the sides, as shown in Fig. I, and lift out of

cabinet. Setaside. I II_::=_l/j,_l

While drawer is out of cabinet, check the ramcover and

clean if necessary. While wearing rubber gloves, wipe

glass particles off ramcover with a cloth or paper towels.

Use warm sudsy water to removefoods. Rinse anddry.

(See Fig. J)

Vacuum inside of cabinet if necessary. While wearing

rubbergloves,wash,rinse and drycabinet interior. Fig. I

Toreplacedrawer, insert rollersinto tracks. Lift drawerto

clearstop tabs. Pushin drawer.

Fig. J

Air Freshener

Using an air freshener will help control odors that might

developin thetrash. Placeasolid airfreshener, suchas

a stick-on disc shaped freshener,into the air freshener

compartment. There are many solid air fresheners

availableat supermarkets and department stores. The

air freshener should last 4 to 6 weeks depending on

roomtemperature and how dry room air is.

Compartment that holds air freshener can be removed

for cleaning if necessary.

Adjustable Toe Plate

Insome installationsthe toe platemay rub the floorcovering. Ifthis occurs,thetoe plate

clearancemay be changed asfollows:

* Determinetheamount of interferenceofthe toeplate with thecarpet Orflooring.

• Slidethedrawerfromthe unit.

• Laydrawer bottom up.

• Witha rulerandpencil drawalinewheretoe plateinterfereswiththefloor covering.

• Useapairof scissorsandcuttoe platealongthisline.

• Replacedrawer inthe unit.

Changing Front Panels

YourJenn-Air ModelTC407Bcompactor comesequipped __.,__.,__<_,"_2-TWOSIDEDCOLORPANELS

with two reversible front panels painted Black/White and __

Almond/Harvest Gold. Tochange the color of your com- _--__'12 SPACERS

pactor's front panel, follow the directions below. All you _E

need is a medium sized screwdriver. _ RTRIM

(NOTE:YourModelTC407Wcompactor comesequipped

with only one reversiblefront panel painted Black/White.)

. COLOR PANEL

P •

DRAWER TRIM

Slide drawer out until it • Removetwo screws Removethe color panel

stops, shown, you want.

• Lift front to clear stops. • Remove handle. • Be careful--edges may

• Pull straight out. be sharp.

II-

Install desired color panel Option: Match your • Replace the drawer:

in front, behind drawer kitchen's color scheme by -- Put drawer rollers over

trim. replacing color panel with stops in the drawer

• Reinstall the remaining your own creation (wallpa- guides.

color panel between per, paneling). See -- Slide drawer back to

spacers. "Installation Instructions." stops.

• Make sure panels are all -- Lift front of drawer to

the way down. clear stops.

Replace handle and -- Slide it all the way in.

screws.

Before You Call

For Service

Checkthe following list to be sure a servicecall is really necessary.A quick reference ofthis

manual, as well as reviewing additional information on items to check, may prevent an

unneeded service call.

If the compactor won't operate:

• Have youchecked the mainfuse or circuit breaker box?

• Isthe drawer completely closed?

• Isthe key-knob turned all the wayto START before it is released?

• Isthe electric cord securely plugged in?

If compactor stops during operation:

• Pushdrawer inwhile turning key-knobto START.Repeatifnecessary. Rearrangetrash

load- do not loadrigid itemsat front of drawer.

Trash not compacted:

• Drawer must beat least 1/3full to seecompaction.

Not enough compaction or force:

° Compactingworks best when only a few items are loaded. Use the compacting cycle

frequently.

Bottles don't break:

• Notall bottles will break everytime, depending upontrash load belowthem.

Drawer won't open:

• Drawerwillopen only when ram is allthe way up.

• To raise the ram, pushdrawer in firmly; turn key-knobto START; release key-knob.

• Opendrawer; lay cansand bottles flat incenter of drawer.

• Startcompactor again.

If You Need Service

•Call the dealerfrom whomyour appliancewas purchased or the authorized Jenn-Air

Service Contractor listed in the Yellow Pages. YourJenn-Air Service Contractor can

provide better and faster service if you can accurately describe problems and give

the model and serial number of your appliance. Be sure to retain proof of purchase

to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner's

responsibilitiesfor warrantyservice.

• Ifthe dealer orservice company cannotresolvethe problem,write to MAYCORParts

and Service Co., P.O.Box2370,Cleveland,TN 37320-2370,615-472-3333.

•Use and care manuals, service manuals, and parts catalogs are available from

MAYCORfor a nominalcharge.

Allspecifications subjectto change by manufacturerwithoutnotice.

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