KitchenEco Waste Maid Elite User Manual

Waste Maid® Elite
User Manual & Guarantee

Waste Maid Elite

Note: This food waste disposal has been designed to operate at UK domestic voltages. Using any other voltage or hertz adversely affects performance.
Important: Read all instructions thoroughly and please keep this manual for future reference
Caution: Be sure to review SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST, PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS before using disposal.

Record important disposal information here
Serial and Model number as appears on the label affixed to disposal, write down before installation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS. PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING – When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used near children
3. Do not put your fingers or hands into the waste disposal
4. Turn the power switch on to the off position before attempting to clear a jam or remove an object from the disposal
5. When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste disposal, use a long wooden object such as a wooden spoon or the wooden handle of a broom or mop.
6. When attempting to remove objects from a waste disposal use long-handled tongs or pliers. If the disposal is magnetically actuated, non-magnetic tools should be used.
7. To reduce the risk of injury by materials that may be expelled by a waste disposal, do not put the following into a disposal: clam or oyster shells; caustic drain cleaners or similar products; glass, china or plastic; large whole bones; metal, such as bottle caps, tin cans, aluminium foil or utensils; hot grease or other hot liquids; whole cornhusks.
   8. When not operating a disposal, leave a stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the disposal.
   9. DO NOT operate disposal unless splash guard is in place.
   10. For proper grounding instructions see the ELECTRICAL CONNECTION portion of this manual.
   11. Installation of this appliance must be done by a professional installer; it is not intended for DIY installation and must be installed in accordance with local building regulations and laws.
   12. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or an authorized competent person in order to avoid hazard.
   13. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
   14. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. In the event of a malfunction, earthing provides a path of least resistance for the electrical current, thus reducing the risk of electrical shock. Installation of this appliance must be done by a professional installer who is registered with one of the Building Regulations Part P self-certification schemes that operate in the UK and is able to test and self-certify their work. This appliance is not intended for DIY installation.

CONTINUOUS FEED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The anti-jam swivel impellers on the grind plate make a clicking sound as they initially swing into place.
This indicates normal operation.
A. Remove the sink stopper and turn on a medium flow of cold tap water.
B. Press switch to ON position; your motor is turning at full speed and ready to use.
C. Scrape in your food waste including leftovers, peelings, rinds, seeds, pits, small bones and coffee grounds. Almost all types of food waste can be disposed of quickly. To speed up food waste disposal, cut or break up large bones, meat rinds and corn cobs. Large bones and fibrous waste can require considerable grinding time and you may choose to dispose of them via composting or other waste solutions if you prefer. Do not be alarmed that the disposal slows down while grinding. The disposal is actually increasing torque (grinding power) and is operating under normal conditions.
D. Before turning disposal off, let water and disposal run for approximately 15 seconds after shredding or grinding stops. This assures that all waste is thoroughly flushed through the disposal and drain.
E. It is not recommended to use hot water while running the disposal. Cold water will keep waste and fats solid so disposal can flush away particles more easily.

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION

• Be sure your disposal is empty before using your dishwasher so it may drain properly, if you have connected your dishwasher to your disposal.
• We advise you to leave a stopper in the plug hole when not in use to prevent utensils and foreign objects from falling into the disposal.
• Your disposal is ruggedly built to give you many years of trouble-free service. It will handle all normal food wastes, but it will NOT grind or dispose of non-food waste. Items as plastic, tin cans, bottle caps, glass, china, leather, cloth, rubber, string, clam and oyster shells, aluminium foil, cutlery or feathers should never be put into the disposal.

BATCH FEED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The anti-jam swivel impellers on the grind plate make a clicking sound as they initially swing into place.
This indicates normal operation.
A. Remove the sink stopper and turn on a medium flow of cold tap water.
B. Drop food waste into the disposal chamber till full.
C. Insert the stopper into the disposal to switch it on. One of the two small slots in the stopper base must line up with the switch plunger located inside the neck of the disposal. Push down firmly.

D. Once grinding is completed, lift the stopper to shut off the disposal, then if you have further waste to dispose of, refill the disposal chamber and repeat step C.
E. On the last batch of waste, run the disposal with water for 25 seconds after grinding stops to assure that all waste is thoroughly flushed through the trap and drain.
F. When not in use, we recommend leaving the stopper in place with the medium slot over the plunger, this will allow water to drain, but cutlery cannot accidentally drop into the disposal.
G. When you want to fill the sink with water, insert the stopper so that the large slot lines up with the switch plunger. The stopper can then be pushed down to seal the sink without activating the disposal.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE YOUR DISPOSAL
The motor has been built to be permanently lubricated. The disposal is self- cleaning and cleans its internal parts with each use.
Never put lye, bleach or any form of chemical drain cleaner into the disposal as this will cause serious corrosion of metal parts. If used, resulting damage can easily be identified and your guarantee would be void. Mineral deposits from your water, particularly hard water, can form visible residue on the stainless-steel turntable, giving the appearance of rust. DO NOT BE ALARMED, no action is required, the stainless-steel turntables and grinding components will not corrode.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before seeking professional help, repair or replacement, we recommend that you review the following:
LOUD NOISES: (Other than those during grinding of small bones and fruit pits): These are usually caused by accidental entry of cutlery, bottle caps or other foreign objects. To correct this, turn off the electrical switch and any water flow. After disposal has stopped, remove the splash guard and remove the object with long handled tongs, then replace the splash guard.
UNIT DOES NOT START: Unplug the power cord or turn either the wall switch or breaker box switch to “OFF” position, depending on your model and wiring configuration. Remove the stopper and/or splash guard. Check to see if turntable will rotate freely using a wooden handle. If the turntable rotates freely, replace the splash guard and check the reset button to see if it has been tripped (will be sticking out).
The reset button is red and located on the front of the disposal. Push button in until it clicks and remains depressed.
Reset Button should be pressed only once. Never push the reset button unless power is switched off at the power point.
If reset button has not been tripped, or pressing does not correct the problem, check for any damaged, shorted or broken wire connecting to disposal. Check the electrical power switch, fuse box or circuit breaker. If the wiring and electrical components appear to be intact, the unit may have internal problems that require service or replacement. If your disposal is still within its guarantee period, please contact the service team, details of which are in the guarantee section of this manual. If your disposal is out of guarantee, please contact a professional service technician that is qualified to work on waste disposals or alternatively you can still contact the service team but all work will be charged.
IF TURNTABLE DOES NOT ROTATE FREELY: Turn off power to the disposal, then check for any foreign object lodged between the turntable and the grind ring. Dislodge object by rotating table with a wooden spoon or broom handle (see the image below) and remove the object. Once the turntable is free, remove the screwdriver and your hand from inside the disposal, replace the splashguard and then press the red reset button at the bottom of the machine. Switch the power back on to determine if this
has resolved it.

If there is not a visible foreign object, insert a flat-headed screwdriver into one of the two triangular holes cut into the turntable

Then, using the hole to anchor the screwdriver, push the turntable around in an anti-clockwise direction. Do this until the screwdriver can push the turntable 360 degrees. Once the turntable is free, remove the screwdriver and your hand from inside the disposal, replace the splashguard and then press the red reset button at the bottom of the machine. Switch the power back on to determine if this has resolved it.
If the above does not resolve the issue, there may be internal problems. If your disposal is still within its guarantee period, please contact the service team, details of which are in the guarantee section of this manual. If your disposal is out of guarantee, please contact a professional service technician that is qualified to work on waste disposals or alternatively you can still contact the service team but all work will be charged.

LEAKS: If the unit leaks at the top, it may be due to:

1. Improper seating of sink flange (gasket centering, putty or tightening).
2. Support ring not tightened properly.
3. Defective or improperly installed cushion mount.

If unit leaks at the waste elbow, leak may be due to improper tightening of elbow flange screws.
If your installation was within the last 12 months, please contact Kitchen Eco, contact details are on their website at www.kitcheneco.co.uk and they will arrange for a technician to visit. If your disposal was installed more than 12 months previously, please contact a professional service technician that is qualified to work on waste disposals or alternatively you can still contact Kitchen Eco but all work will be charged.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

REPLACING THE FUSE IN MOLDED PLUGS:

The correct fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse. Remove the fuse cover and slide the fuse out. Replace it with a 13 Amp ASTA fuse (approved to BS 1363). Should the fuse cover be lost or damaged, an exact replacement should be used. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
If a re-wirable plug is to be fitted to the supply lead, it should be connected as follows:

REWIRABLE PLUG FIT INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The wires in the supply lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow = Earth; Blue = Neutral; Brown = Live.
When connected to a BS 1363 fused plug, a BS 1362 ASTA approved 13 Amp fuse must be fitted.
As the colours of the wires in the supply lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter “E” or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
• The brown wire must be connected to the terminal which a marked with the letter “L” or coloured red.
• The blue wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black.

IMPORTANT:

If the supply lead is damaged, please contact a professional service technician that is qualified to work on waste disposals or alternatively you can still contact the service team, details of which are in the guarantee section of this manual, but all work will be charged.

GUARANTEE INFORMATION

Your disposal is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials for the full guarantee period from the date of original purchase.
If a problem does arise, we would initially suggest that reference is made towards the trouble shooting section of this user manual. If the problem is not resolved, then please enter your details on the ‘Report A Fault Page’ at: https://www.wastemaid.co.uk/report-a-fault/

Please include:

• Model number
• Serial number (that can be found on the serial plate of your disposal
• Purchase date (proof of purchase will be required being your order confirmation from Kitchen Eco so please retain this).

During the guarantee period a defective or inoperative disposal will be replaced subject to the additional terms and conditions outlined below. Installation costs will be the responsibility of the homeowner. If Bahn International Ltd (wastemaid.co.uk) determines that the disposal should be replaced, the guarantee on the replacement will be limited to the unexpired term of the guarantee on the original disposal.
These guarantees are for the products purchased and installed in the United Kingdom (excludes all offshore islands).

GUARANTEES APPLY TO NORMAL PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY AND DO NOT COVER ANY COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS OR FOR ANY BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL USAGE.

The guarantee provided does not cover the following:

• Non‐operation due to jamming.
• Accident, abuse or failure to follow manufacturers operating instructions.
• Incorrect installation or leaks (which is separately covered by Kitchen Eco for 12 months from installation, see below).
• Alterations.
• Blockages.
• Fuses, Sink‐Stoppers and Splash Guards.
• Electricity supply failure.

LIFETIME CORROSION GUARANTEE: Any Waste Maid disposal that fails to operate because of corrosion in the grind chamber, where that corrosion is not caused by the use of lye, bleach or any kind of chemical drain cleaner, then it will be replaced free of charge (labour excluded) and you should use the ‘Report A Fault Page’ as detailed above.
INSTALLATION GUARANTEE: If you have any issues due to a faulty installation by one of Kitchen Eco’s technicians, the installation is guaranteed for 12 months which is typically sufficient time for any installation issue to be seen. Please contact Kitchen Eco, contact details are on the website at www.kitcheneco.co.uk and they will arrange for a technician to visit. If your disposal was installed more than 12 months previously, please contact a professional technician that is qualified to work on waste disposals or alternatively you can still contact Kitchen Eco but all work will be charged.

UK Company Number 14390049

References

• Waste Maid Disposers - wastemaid
• KitchenEco – Instant Convenience & Long-Term Sustainability
• KitchenEco – Instant Convenience & Long-Term Sustainability
• Report a Fault - wastemaid

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