Clean exterior surfaces, Tilt the drawer side open, Removing and replacing the drawer side – Whirlpool TU 4100 User Manual
Page 8: Caring for your compactor
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Caring for Your Compactor
As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued satisfaction.
Before cleaning the compactor, turn the key knob to the OFF position and remove.
Clean exterior surfaces
• Wipe with warm, sudsy water and a damp
cloth. Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.
• Wipe up spills right away. Some foods can mar
the finish if left on the compactor surface.
Tilt the drawer side open
• Press side-lock latch down.
• Hold latch and tilt side of drawer until the latch
clears the drawer front.
Clean inside the drawer
WARNING: To avoid personal injury from
broken glass in the drawer, wear rubber
gloves when cleaning.
• Wash with a damp cloth using warm, sudsy
water. Rinse. Dry with a soft cloth.
Removing and replacing the drawer side
• To remove the drawer side, tilt it out. Then lift
it out.
• To replace it, slide it back, tilted. Press the latch
down while pushing the side to upright position.
• Lock the latch.
If you will be away
for more than a couple of days, remove the compactor bag.
Lock the compactor and remove the key-knob. Store the key-knob in a safe place.