KitchenAid Garbage Disposal

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Installation

Instructions

Proper installation ismr responsibili~ Read instructtons carefully before begInning

Installation. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation.

Tools and materials needed

for installation:

Optional tools and materials

needed for some installations:

Askabwt the KItchenAid@ Instant Hot’

water dispenser- the faucet that ccroks as

it pours

Instructions pertaining to risk of

fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Important safety

instructions:

WARNING. When usfng electnc appliances,

basic precautions should always be

followed, lncludlng the folIowIng

1. Read all the wxtructlons before using the

appliance

9. To reduce the risk of ,n,ur): close

supew~s~on IS necessary when appliance

15 used “ear children.

3. DO not put flyers or hands Into waste

disposer

4. Turn the power swtch to the OFF

posItIon before attemptIng to clear a jam

M remove an dJJeCt from the disposer

5. When attemprlng to loosen a jam in a

waste disposer. “se a self sewce lam-

breaker wrench as described I” Use and

Care Guide

6. Vhen atremptlng to remove objects from

a waste disposer, use long-handled tongs

or pliers

7. To reduce the nsk of injury by materials

that maybe expelled by a food-waste

disposer, place the stopper in the

dralnlgrlnd ps1t1on when gnndlng. Do

rot put the fclowng Into a disposer:

a. Clam and oyster shells

b. Drain cleaner

C. Glass, chlna or plastic

d. Large, whole bones

e. Metal, such as bottle caps, tin cans,

or alummum foil.

8. W-m not operating a dlsposet, leave the

drain cover in place to reduce the rlskof

objects falling Into the disposer

9. a. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CORD-CONNECTED UNITS. This

appliance must be grounded. In the

event of a malfunction or breakdown,

grounding prowdes a path of least

reswance for electnc current to

reduce the risk of electnc shock If this

appliance IS equipped wth a cord

havng an equipment-groundlng

conductor and a grcundlng plug, the

plug must be plugged Intoan

appropriate Outlet that IS property

Installed and grounded I” accordance

with all local codes and ordinances

DANGER - Improper COnnectIon of

the equipment-groundmg conductor

can result I” a risk of electnc shock

Check v&h a quaIlfled electncian or

sew~cemw If yw are I” doubt as to

tiether the appliance is properly

grounded Do rot modify tie plug

provided wth the appliance - If It WIII

not fit the c&let, have a proper outlet

mstalled by a qwllfled electnc~an.

b. GROUNDING INSTRUCFIONS FOR

PERMANENTLY CONNECTED UNlT5:

This appliance must be connected to

a grounded, metal, permanent wnng

system; cw an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit

conductws and connected to the

equipment-grounding terminal or lead

on the appliance.

Save these

instructions.

INSTALLER-Please leave lnstallatlon

lnstructlons wth the homeowner or

occupant.

For service information, call your local KitchenAid Distributor.

@I988 KltchenAd, Inc

Form

No/Pan

NO 9167/4’211430

Prepared by KilchenA,d:’ St Joseph, Mich,gan 49085 Prlnred ,n ” S A

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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Basic precautions for using electric appliances, handling the disposer, and clearing jams.

Prohibited Items for Disposer

List of materials like shells, glass, bones, and metal not to put in the disposer.

Grounding Instructions for Cord-Connected Units

Proper grounding procedures for units with cords to prevent electrical shock.

Grounding Instructions for Permanently Connected Units

Grounding requirements for units wired directly into the electrical system.

Start the Installation Process

Verify Included Parts

Check that all necessary parts are included before beginning installation.

Electrical Supply Requirements

Details on wiring, circuit requirements, and contacting an electrician if needed.

Remove Old Disposer

Step-by-step instructions for disconnecting and removing an existing disposer unit.

Install New Sink Disposer

Initial steps for installing a disposer in a sink for the first time.

Mounting Assembly and Sink Preparation

Prepare Sink Strainer

Instructions on removing sink strainer components and nuts.

Attach Upper Mounting Assembly

Steps for assembling and attaching the upper mounting hardware to the sink flange.

Clean Sink Drain Line

Procedure for clearing any obstructions in the horizontal drain pipe.

Separate Mounting Assembly

Instructions on how to disassemble the mounting assembly components.

Apply Rubber Gasket or Putty to Sink Flange

Guidance on using gaskets or plumber's putty for a watertight seal on the sink flange.

Connecting the Disposer and Plumbing

Connect Disposer to Mounting Assembly

Procedure for lifting and locking the disposer onto the sink mounting assembly.

Attach Waste Line Pipe to Drain Trap

Steps for connecting the disposer's waste line pipe to the existing drain trap.

Optional Dishwasher Drain Connection

Instructions for connecting a dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

Lock Disposer in Place

Final step to secure the disposer by locking its mounting lugs.

Check for Leaks and Proper Operation

Testing the installed disposer for leaks and correct functionality.