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Safety Information Connecting Electricity ....... Safety Precautions ............ Installation
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Instructions 6
Components and Installation of Sink Flange ................
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Connecting Disposer to Sink Flange .................. Dimensions/Typical Installations ................. Dishwasher Connection ........
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Operating Instructions Batch Feed Models ............
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Care and Maintenance ....... Continuous Feed Models .......
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Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call for Service .....................
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Attaching the Discharge Elbow ......................
Warranty
Service ...................
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Write the model and serial numbers for your Oisposali here: Model # Serial # You can find them the bottom
on a label on
of the disposer.
16504700P229 560C460P01Re_
49-5903 B
01-01 JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. iNSTRUCTiONSPERTA/NINGTOA RiSK OF ORiNJURY TOPERSONS
When using electrical appliances,
SAFETY
basic
safe_y'
ELECTRICSHOCk"
precautions should be followed, includibg the fofiowing:
CAUtiONS
Use this applkmce oMy tk:_rits immlded pro:prise as described in this Ow:_a{:r's Manual. {: Read all the i_]structions betble usi,_g the
Fo redtme tile Hsk o[iqjmy by maledals that may be expelled by a wasm disposer, do not put tile /bllowh N inu> a disposer: a) Clam or oy;smr shells_
Fo rmthe disposer Whel_ attempting io loosen a jam h_ a v_ste disposer, use a lollg wooderl object such as a wooden spoo_l or the woode_ hand|e of a broom
o, meF Wbe_ art{ mpting u, remove o}:_jectsfrom a wasie disposer, use longq-landled ttmgs or pliels. It'the dispo_video a path o/:'teast ,_:sism_lce tb_ electric cummt _o _x:,dt_cethe risk of elecl:ric she( k. The power cord (u,}be h_smlled) must have m, equipmem_qrotmdlng conductor and a gmu_di,: N plug'. Ybe plug must be plt_g\g*._d h}lo ar_app_ _psiaw oudet iSat is properly ll_slMled aim gmmMed h_aceordmlce with all local co,desarid oMh'mm:es.
equipm_nbground/ng caiductor canres'ultin a risk of dectric shock Checkwith a quafiMd e/ectncianor servic_maf_ ff youare b dt_ubtas to whether tl_ a/;,pMnce ,;spntpedygrounded.
This applia_ce must be com_ected _o a grf,dt_{o
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
requires
I hour
o Proper ir_sialla*hm is _he responsibility i_stalier0 * P, oduc*_ t}diu_x:_due to improper co-,ered under the War_:anb',
driver
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ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED • Steel punch or wooden dowel • Petro|eum
jelly or liquid soap
• Dishwasher drain connector
PREPARATION L l)is{'_mnect electri,'al power supply to disposeL 2. Remove old disposer ov Onk flange assembly. 3. luspcct &win libra. Kit is heavily coamd whh hardened grease and accumulations, rout out wilh a plum her's amke. 4. Remove dd sealing materials and gwsketh_g fiom sink OlX_ning,bo_h top and b_m:om, Top and bottom ol'sit_k smthces must be ti,_e of a_y materials _o pnvvent leaks,
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• A¢fiustable pipe wrench "Plu:mber's
putiy (for cast sinks)
• Stepped rubber drain adapter ' Wire nuts ' Cable connec:tor "Power cord Mt (Part Number
PM3X215)
instaiiation instructions COMPONENTSAND iNSTALLATiON COMPONENTS
NOTE:: Pay close attention to the order of d:_e sink flange parts, as they ha,_e beer_ correcdy lssembled by l:he factor), A, Disassemble the sink f]ange asseml/@r finm the disposer by"tnrrAng _be r_om"a ring to the left (clockwise) and _emovh:_g it:. B. Rais< the mount rir_g towmd _h( top fbnt,turning the disperser off. let the water and the disposer run fbr approxinm_ely 25 seco_ds atie_ shreddi_g s_ops. _lhls assmvs that air waste is _horo_gh_y flushed _h_ mgh the trap anti drain_ E. Do no_ use hot water while rmming the disposer. Cold water will keep food wasm and [i_s solid so d_e} can be flushed d_wn _he drain.
Batch&ed Models A. Remm_:_ lhe sink stopper and Im'n on a medimn flow of (_7_Idwater. Bo Serape in tood waste. C_ Insert the stopper to start d:m disposer. One of the two small slo_s in the stopper base must line up wifl_ fl:mswilch insidx_ dm neck of"the disposer. NOTE:Theovalshapedhandleafignswin the 2 smaflslotsh:_thestopp_[; P#sh down firmly to start. D_
Rm_ tim disposer [i:_,25 seconds afk_ sh_eddit N stops, This asstites that all waste is thoroughly flushed thror@:_ the t_ap and drain, ti# the stopper to shut the disposer oil.
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_I_ fill the sir&, insert ,l_e s_opper so that {he Ia,gest slot lines up with the switch plungen The stopper can n_;_vbe pushed down m seal the sink without starting dm disposer When the medium-sized slot in the stopper base is lined up with the swilch phmger, wamr can drai:n, but mblewan_, etc,, cam_o_ be accidentally dropped into ,l_e disposen
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Operating instructions.
D. r() SPEED UP FOOD WASTE
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\q _,_may wart t to low,x: d_e stoppe_ in the drai_ when _ot i_ Hse to p_:.'vvn _mc.nsils aud _breig_ objec{s li_o,mtailing in{o dre
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Fhe disposer is mggediy M:dh:_o give you ycar_ arm yem> o_ tronble../ree sePdce 1 will handle all normal tbod wasms_._.BtT i_ ,.rill not grind and dispose such items as d_ ca_s, bo_ges a_d b,otde caps, glass chiua, leaOmr, cIoth, crocke U r_bber, strh_g_ t_:att_e_:>,or clam or nysmr shells, Fbese are waste mam,ials and belo_g in *l_et,v_sh can o, t_v:_s:b compactor.
DISPOSAI ..... &_l or break up lmge bones, melo_ rinds, grap{di'ui_ skins and corn cobs, I_cms such as large bonus, fibrous husks Iike lima bem_ pods and corn husks _:quh-e co_siderable cutdng time. For dds _easom you ma} prefk:_rto place flmm in d_e trash (an or wash collop
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andmaintenance° THE MOTOR IS PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED FOR LIFE. DO NOT A
T TO
L TE YOUR DISPOSER. The disposer is self cleaning and scours itself with each use, NEVER put lye or chemical cleaners imo dm disposer, as/hey cause serious corrosion of metal park Your disposer, except t)_r l.he Bmcb Feed model, is equipped wide.a removable splash g_,ard ti_r ease of cleaning or replacemem. Remove the splash gnm:d by p_Hing it ou_ ti'o_r_the top. To replace, insert i_to the sink flange m'_dp_sh do_v_ unN it is properly seam& Ifa_ odor develops, run orange or lemon rinds dmmgh dm disposer, A dozen ice cubes sprinkled wi*/_a lkfle household scouri_ N powder: will a/so. work.
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Before you call for semite.,. Troubleshooting _ps Save time and money! Review the cha_ on this page firet and you may not need to call for service.
SAFETY NOTE: Before investigating,
you must disconnect
t/_e power supply.
A Before resetting, disconnect five power supplp.-please see SAFETY NOTE above. The overload control prevents the motor' #ore operating should oven'oading occur. This feature protects your house winng and your dispose_ When overloaded, the meter will stop automafically_
i_ud noises
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Possible Causes
What To 0o
S#:ve_e_ bot_e cap or edger [orel#_ objc_t b&s fMlen into die
* Remo_e dm splash gua_ (:l_;'m_d rclrfove the ol:_iec_wiih kmgohar_dled tongs. Replace _be splash g-_ _rd*_
Reset button
* With dm splash g_,ard* removed, check to see if the rotatable will move [i_e@ _,_sir N a Noo_n handle K dm mm{aMe moves |?cely, mplacc the splash guard* and check (he reset b_.g_.o_a to scc git has/×x_n tripped. _ihe re_¢:t bum.m is md and locamd opposim the Nscha_gc elbow, near [t_e bottom of din disf_sero tS_sb dm bu_t