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Defines hazardous situation resulting in death or serious injury.
Defines hazardous situation resulting in death or serious injury.
Defines hazardous situation resulting in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Indicates specific safety-related instructions or procedures.
Lists and illustrates all parts included with the disposer.
Lists necessary tools and materials for installation.
Emphasizes careful reading of instructions to prevent injury or damage.
Provides a diagram and table of dimensions for various disposer models.
Crucial reminder to remove the drain plug when connecting a dishwasher.
Covers turning off power and initial disconnections.
Warns about potential falling hazard during removal.
Details disconnecting the disposer's electrical wires.
Determines if the new disposer mounting matches the old one.
Covers loosening screws and removing snap rings.
Details removing the old flange and applying plumber's putty.
Describes pressing the flange into the sink drain and removing excess putty.
Guides inserting gaskets, flanges, and rings for mounting.
Explains tightening screws to secure the backup flange and mounting ring.
Emphasizes removing the drain plug if connecting a dishwasher.
Shows how to turn the disposer and knock out the drain plug.
Alerts to potential dishwasher overflow if the plug is not removed.
Covers turning the disposer over and preparing for wire connection.
Details connecting the cable and the need for a proper switch.
Explains connecting hot, neutral, and ground wires; warns of shock hazard.
Covers replacing the electrical cover and fitting the discharge tube.
Details attaching the flange and gasket to the discharge tube.
Guides hanging the disposer and warns about safety during this step.
Explains locking the mounting ring tabs and potential hazards.
Covers reconnecting plumbing and placing the specification label.
Details filling the sink, testing for leaks, and restoring power.
Covers personal injury, grounding, and general appliance use.
Provides key steps for operating the disposer.
Lists recommended and prohibited actions during operation.
Steps to clean the grind chamber and baffle to remove odors.
Instructions and figures for unjamming the disposer motor.
Outlines coverage, exclusions, and claims process for the warranty.
General| Horsepower | 1/2 HP |
|---|---|
| Motor Type | Induction |
| Sound Insulation | No |
| Type | Continuous Feed |
| Motor Speed | 1725 RPM |
| Grind Components Material | Galvanized steel |
| Overload Protection | Yes |
| Anti-Jamming Feature | No |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Grind Chamber Capacity | 26 oz |
| Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Power Cord | Sold separately |
| Mount Type | Quick Lock |
