InSinkErator Essentials ES30 & ES50 Food Waste Disposal

Safety Instructions

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WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE: Is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (or equivalent) signs indicate specific safety-related instructions or procedures.

Includes

The following parts are included with the disposer:

• A: Stopper
• B: Sink Flange
• C: Fiber Gasket
• D: Backup Flange
• E: Mounting Ring
• F: Screws (3)
• G: Snap Ring
• H: Disposer Unit
• I: Discharge Tube
• J: Gasket for Discharge Tube
• K: Flange for Discharge Tube
• L: Bolts (2) for Discharge Tube
• M: Removable Sink Baffle
• Ring Mounting Gasket
• Lower Mounting Ring
• Dishwasher Inlet
• Tailpipe

Tools and Materials (Not Included):

• Plumber's putty
• Screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead)
• Pliers
• Allen wrench (1/4 inch)
• 7 mm socket wrench

Before You Begin

Dimensions:

• Height: 13 7/8 inches
• Width (Disposer Body): 5 inches
• Height (to Sink Flange): 6 inches
• Sink Flange Diameter: 7 inches

IMPORTANT: If connecting a dishwasher, the drain plug MUST be removed. See Step 15.

WARNING: Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow the Installation, Operating, and User-Maintenance Instructions may result in personal injury or property damage.

Installation Steps

Operating Instructions

1. Remove the stopper from the sink opening and run cold water.
2. Turn on the disposer.
3. Slowly insert food waste into the disposer. WARNING! Position the stopper to minimize possible ejection of material while grinding.
4. After grinding is complete, turn the disposer off and run water for a few seconds to flush the drain line.

DO:

• First turn on cold water and then turn on the disposer. Continue running cold water for several seconds after grinding is completed to flush the drain line.
• Grind hard materials such as small bones, fruit pits, and ice. A scouring action is created by the particles inside the grind chamber.
• 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.

NOTICE: Failure to flush the disposer properly may result in damage to the disposer and/or property damage.

DON'T:

• DON'T POUR GREASE OR FAT DOWN YOUR DISPOSER OR ANY DRAIN. IT CAN BUILD UP IN PIPES AND CAUSE DRAIN BLOCKAGES. PUT GREASE IN A JAR OR CAN AND DISPOSE IN THE TRASH.
• Don't use hot water when grinding food waste. It is OK to drain hot water into the disposer between grinding periods.
• Don't fill the disposer with a lot of vegetable peels all at once. Instead, turn the water and disposer on first and then feed the peels in gradually.
• Don't grind large amounts of egg shells or fibrous materials like corn husks, artichokes, etc., to avoid possible drain blockage.
• Don't turn off the disposer until grinding is completed and only the sound of the motor and water is heard.

User Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning Disposer

Over time, food particles may accumulate in the grind chamber and baffle. An odor from the disposer is usually a sign of food buildup. To clean disposer:

1. Place the stopper in the sink opening and fill the sink halfway with warm water.
2. Mix 1/4 cup baking soda with water. Turn the disposer on and remove the stopper from the sink at the same time to wash away loose particles.

Releasing Disposer Jam

If the motor stops while the disposer is operating, the disposer may be jammed. To release the jam:

1. Turn off the disposer and water.
2. Dislodge any object(s) by rotating the turntable, in either direction, with a wooden spoon.
3. Remove the wooden spoon. Reach into the disposer with tongs and remove object(s).
4. The disposer is equipped with an automatic overload switch. If the disposer is controlled by a wall switch, turn off the wall switch and allow the disposer to cool for a period of up to 20 minutes before turning it back on. If the disposer is controlled by a push button air switch, turn it off and unplug the disposer for a period of up to 20 minutes before plugging it back in. (If the motor remains inoperative, check the service panel for tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses.)

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Personal Injury: Do not position your head or body under the disposer; the unit could fall during removal or installation.

Grounding Instructions: For all grounded, cord-connected disposers: This 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. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to 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.
• Disconnect power before installing or servicing the disposer.
• Plug must be inserted into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
• All wiring must comply with local electrical codes.

NOTICE: Do not use plumber's putty on any other disposer connection other than the sink flange. Do not use thread sealants or pipe dope. These may harm the disposer and cause property damage.

WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic precautions are always to be followed, including:

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is required when an appliance is used near children.
• Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer.
• Turn the power switch to the off position before attempting to clear a jam, or removing an object from the disposer.
• When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste disposer, use a wooden spoon to dislodge the jam.
• When attempting to remove objects from a waste disposer, use long-handled tongs or pliers.
• Do not put the following into a 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.
• When not operating a disposer, leave the stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the disposer.
• 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.
• To reduce the risk of injury and/or property damage, do not use the sink containing the disposer for purposes other than food preparation (such as baby bathing or washing hair).
• Do not dispose of the following in the disposer: paints, solvents, household cleaners and chemicals, automotive fluids, plastic wrap.
• 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, which can cause property damage and could result in personal injury.

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In-Home Full Service Limited Warranty

ES30 - 2 YEARS | ES50 - 4 YEARS

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