Asked by: Manahil Salvatore
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Last Updated: 13th Sep 2024

How do I use my Kitchenaid trash compactor?

How to Use and Start a KitchenAid Trash Compactor
  1. Open container. Load trash.
  2. Leave key-knob in On position.
  3. Set Solid Cycle switch on to Off
  4. Close container
  5. To start the cycle, lift your foot.



What can you put in your trash compactor?

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  • Food waste, such as raw meat, fish, and grapefruit rinds.
  • Disposable diapers and personal hygiene products.
  • High-explosive items include shotgun shells, ammunition for firearms, fireworks and other similar items.
  • Flammable materials include paint, oil-saturated paper rags and engine starting fluid cans. Paint thinner cans and gasoline are also acceptable.

The next question is: What is a kitchen trash compactor, you ask? To reduce trash volume, trash compactors use ram force. If you have one installed in your kitchen, you will make fewer trips to the trash can. You can choose from a variety of colors, including stainless steel, black, white, and wood panel, to match your cabinets and appliances.

You might also wonder, "Do I need a trash compactor?"

Compactors are thought to be good for the environment because they reduce the amount of trash bags that end up in landfills and the volume of trash that goes into the dumpster. This reduces the frequency that the dumpster has to be emptied each week. Here are 15 things that you shouldn't put in the garbage disposal.

How do you remove a trash compactor from its place?

First, turn off the power supply to the trash compactor. Next, take the unit out of your cabinets. To access the bottom, turn the drive gear to the side if the ram is in the down position. To cycle the ram up to the top, manually turn the drive gear and then stand the compactor up.