KOHLER K-29358 Garbage Disposal Instruction Manual

KOHLER K-29358 Garbage Disposal

Product Information

• Product Name: K-29358
• Manufacturer: Kohler Co.
• Model Number: 1487092-2-A
• Manual Version: 79591 Rev A 1487092-2-A

The product is a disposer that is used to grind food waste in the sink and dispose of it through the drainage system. The user manual provides instructions for installation, usage, and maintenance of the disposer.

Product Usage Instructions

Before You Begin:

• Read the instructions carefully to avoid personal injury or property damage.
• Do not use plumbers putty, thread sealants or pipe dope on any disposer connection other than the sink flange to avoid risk of property damage.
• If connecting a dishwasher, remove the drain plug or the dishwasher may overflow. Refer to step 9.

Remove the Existing Disposer (If Applicable):

• Turn OFF the electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect the trap and the dishwasher (if used).
• Insert the provided wrench into the right side of the lug and turn it to remove.
• Remove the plate from the bottom of the disposer.
• Loosen the three screws on the mounting assembly and pry off the snap ring.
• Disconnect the disposer wires from the electrical supply.

Install the Sink Flange:

• Remove the existing sink flange and any residual plumbers putty from the sink.
• Apply a 1/2-inch (13 mm) bead of plumbers putty to the underside of the sink flange.
• Firmly press the flange into the sink opening and remove excess putty.

Attach the Mounting Assembly:

• Insert the fiber gasket, flange, and mounting ring.
• Pull the snap ring open and snap it in place.
• Evenly tighten the screws. Use short screws for sinks more than 3/8-inch (10 mm) thick.
• If connecting a dishwasher, knock out the drain plug with a screwdriver and remove it with pliers.

Connect the Disposer Wires:

• Using wire nuts (not provided), connect the white/ribbed (neutral) wires together.
• Connect the black/smooth (hot) wires together (or black to red).

After completing the installation, turn ON the electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box and test the disposer by running water through it. To maintain the product, refer to the user maintenance instructions provided in the manual.

Before You Begin

• WARNING: Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow the installation, operating, and user maintenance instructions may result in personal injury or property damage.
• NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Do not use plumbers putty on any disposer connection other than the sink flange. Do not use thread sealants or pipe dope.
• NOTICE: Risk of property damage. If connecting a dishwasher, the drain plug MUST be removed or the dishwasher may overflow. See step 9.

Parts & Tools

Installation

Remove the Existing Disposer (If Applicable)
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Turn OFF the electrical power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Support the disposer during removal.

1. Turn OFF the electrical power at the circuit breaker.
   Disconnect the trap and the dishwasher (if used).

2. Insert the provided wrench into the right side of the lug.
   Support the disposal and turn the wrench to remove.

3. Remove the plate from the bottom of the disposer.
   Disconnect the disposer wires from the electrical supply

4. Loosen the three screws on the mounting assembly and pry off the snap ring.
   Install the Sink Flange
   NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Risk of short or long-term water leakage if not properly assembled.
   NOTE: Remove the existing sink flange and remove any residual plumbers putty from the sink.

5. Apply 1/2″ (13 mm) bead of plumbers putty to the underside of the sink flange.

6. Firmly press the flange into the sink opening.
   Remove excess putty.
   Attach the Mounting Assembly
   NOTICE: Risk of property damage. If connecting a dishwasher, the drain plug MUST be removed or the dishwasher may overflow. See step 9.
   NOTE: To keep the sink flange in place, place a protective towel in the sink and apply weight, such as the disposer.

7. Insert the fiber gasket, flange, and mounting ring.
   Pull the snap ring open, then snap in place.

8. Evenly tighten the screws.
   For sinks more than 3/8″ (10 mm) thick, use the short screws.
   IMPORTANT! For dishwasher connection:

9. Knock out drain plug with screwdriver and remove with a pliers.
   Connect the Electrical Supply
   WARNING: Risk of electric shock. The disposer must be grounded.
   NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Do not remove or displace the motor compartment insulation shield.
   NOTE: This disposer requires a switch with a marked “OFF” position within sight of the sink. The switch must disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors.

10. Remove the cover plate from the bottom of the disposer.
    Pull out the wires.

11. Install a cable connector (not provided) and route electrical cable through the access hole.

12. Using wire nuts (not provided), connect the white/ribbed (neutral) wires together. Connect the black/smooth (hot) wires together (or black to red).

13. Connect the green ground wire to the green screw.
    Push the wires into the disposer and reinstall the cover plate.
    Install the Disposer
    WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Do not position your head or body under the disposer during installation.
    NOTICE: Risk of property damage. To avoid leaks or falling, all three tabs must be engaged on the mounting ring ramps and locked over the ridges.

14. If needed, trim the provided straight or bent tube for proper fit.
    NOTICE: The provided spring clamp must be used.

15. Secure the tube with the provided clamp.

16. Align the three tabs with the ramps on mounting ring.

17. Turn the mounting ring until all three tabs lock over the ridges on the ramps.
    Complete the Installation
    NOTICE: Risk of property damage. To avoid leaks, make sure that the tube connection is not flexed. If needed, trim the tube for proper fit.
    NOTICE: Risk of property damage. The drain line must be lower than the disposer discharge and must be pitched away from the disposer at least 1/4″ per foot.

18. Reconnect the trap and dishwasher connection (if used).

19. Fill the sink and check for leaks.
    Reconnect the electrical power.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including:

• Read all instructions before using this product.
• Disconnect the power before servicing.
• Turn the power switch to the OFF position before attempting to clear a jam, removing an object from the disposer, or pressing reset button.

WARNING: Risk of personal injury:

• Do not position your head or body under the disposer during removal or installation.
• Close supervision is required when using this product near children.
• Do not put fingers or hands into the disposer.
• When attempting to loosen a jam in the disposer, use the provided wrench.
• When attempting to remove objects from the disposer, use long-handled tongs or pliers.
• Do not use the sink containing the disposer for purposes other than food preparation (such as baby bathing or washing hair).

Grounding Instructions

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. The disposer must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock in the event of a malfunction or breakdown. Grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt whether the disposer is properly grounded. If the plug you are using does not fit the outlet, do not modify the plug or attempt to force the plug into the outlet – have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

• This disposer must be properly grounded.
• Do not attach the ground wire to a gas supply line.
• If a three-prong grounded plug is used, the plug must be inserted into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
• All wiring must comply with local electrical codes.
• Do not reconnect the electrical current at the main service panel until proper grounds are installed.

For cord-connected disposers: Power cord accessory K-29359 is recommended. Use a cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
For hardwired disposers: The disposer must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor must be routed with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the disposer.

Important Information
WARNING: Risk of personal injury:

• Fire Hazard: Do not store flammable items such as rags, paper, or aerosol cans near the disposer. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the disposer.
• Leak Hazard: Regularly inspect the disposer and plumbing fittings for leaks. Repair or replace as necessary.
• This product is designed to dispose of normal household food waste. Inserting materials other than food waste into the disposer could cause personal injury and/or property damage.
• When not operating the disposer, leave the stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the disposer.
• Do not put the following into the disposer: clam or oyster shells, caustic drain cleaners or similar products, glass, china, or plastic, metal (such as bottle caps, steel shot, tin cans, or utensils), hot grease, or other hot liquids.
• Do not dispose of the following in the disposer: paints, solvents, household cleaners and chemicals, automotive fluids, plastic wrap.

NOTICE: Risk of property damage:

• Failure to flush the disposer properly may result in damage to the disposer and/or property damage.
• Do not use plumbers putty on any disposer connection other than the sink flange. Do not use thread sealants or pipe dope.
• To properly drain water in the disposer when using a straight pipe discharge tube, the tube connection opposite the disposer outlet must be lower than the disposer outlet.
• The provided spring clamp must be used.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Warranty

This product is covered under the KOHLER® Garbage Disposer Limited Warranty, found at kohler.com/warranty. For a hardcopy of warranty terms, contact the Customer Care Center.

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT! Turn ON cold water before operating the disposal. Do not use hot water.
NOTE: Do not turn OFF the disposer until grinding is complete and only the sound of the motor and water is heard.
NOTICE: To avoid a blockage:

• Do not pour grease or fat into the disposal or any drain. These substances can build up in pipes and cause blockage.
• Do not grind large amounts of egg shells or fibrous materials like corn husks.
• Do not fill the disposer with a lot of vegetable peels all at once. Feed peels in gradually.

Operating the Disposer:

• Remove the stopper from the sink opening.
• Turn ON cold water.
• Turn ON the disposer.
• Slowly insert food waste into the disposer while positioning the stopper to minimize waste ejection.
• After grinding is complete, turn OFF the disposer.
• Continue running cold water for several seconds to flush the drain line.

Cleaning the Disposer

Periodically clean the disposer to remove food particles that may accumulate over time, producing an odor.
NOTE: Grinding hard materials such as small bones, fruit pits, and ice creates a scouring action inside the grind chamber.

Cleaning Accumulated Food Particles:

• Insert the stopper and fill the sink halfway with warm water.
• Mix 1/4 cup (60 mL) baking soda with the water.
• Turn ON the disposer and remove stopper from sink at same time to wash away loose particles.
• Once drained, turn OFF the disposer.

Cleaning the Baffle:
IMPORTANT! Do not operate the disposer without the sink baffle in place.

• Remove the sink baffle and clean by hand or in a dishwasher.
• Replace the baffle before using the disposal.

Removing Odors:

• Grind peelings from citrus fruits to freshen up drain smells.
• Use a disposer cleaner, degreaser, or deodorizer as necessary to relieve objectionable odors caused by grease build-up.

Releasing a Disposer Jam

If the motor stops while the disposer is operating, the disposer may be jammed.

1. Turn OFF the disposer and water.
   Insert one end of the provided wrench into the center hole on bottom of disposer.
   Work the wrench back and forth until it turns one full revolution.

2. Remove the wrench.
   Use a tongs to remove object(s).
   Allow the disposer to cool for 5 minutes, then press the red reset button on the bottom.

NOTE: If the disposer remains inoperative after releasing the jam, check for a tripped circuit breaker.

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