JENN-AIR GC50
Owner's Manual

USE AND CARE OPERATING
Remove drain cover from disposer and turn on a full flow of cold water (Water should remain on during complete disposing operation). Failure to turn on a full flow of water before turning on the disposer can cause drain blockages, 2. Flip switch to ON position to start disposer, Feed food waste into disposer while it is operating. 3. To avoid drain pipe blockage allow water to flow sufficient time after grinding is completed to

INSTRUCTIONS
Replace stopper in drain position immediately (see figs. below) to minimize possible .ejection of material while grinding.

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and water mixture flows at the rate of 2 seconds per foot in a horizontal drain line. A minimum of 15 seconds is recommended, NOTE: After all the food waste has been fed Into the disposer piece the stopper In the sink sleeve in the drain/grind position (see illustrations) to minimize the possible ejection of material while grinding. TO SEAL SINK FOR DISHWASHING... Stopper down. Remove for d raining. Press

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besureallwasteisflushedaway.
coldOO grindwater.fOod waste only with a strong

Ground waste
flow of

Do's and Don'ts
self-cleansing Allow to run after grinding or of dish water. Some flushing will pass such line without disposer

Stopper is in drain/grind position.
odor at t,mes. Or it may be coming from bits of food waste left inside the disposer, because the unit was turned off before the grind cycle was completed or not enough water this remedy, after all remaining disposed of inside the unit: was used. Try food waste is

grease, we suggest you place it in a container, allow it to solidify, then dispose of it in the trash, DO flush disposer for disposer and cold water after draining the sink ' detergents are caustic: material into the drain injury.

OOgrind hard materialsuch as bones, fruit pits etc.A scour ng action is created by the particles inside of the grind chamber, DO dispose of coffee grounds in your disposer regardless of whether you are on metropolitan sewer or septic tank. Coffee grounds will not harm the action of the septic tank. DO dispose of small amounts of fats greases in your disposer. Be sure to have disposer operating and use a strong flow of water. If you have a large amount of fat and the cold and

completed and only a motor and water sound is heard, DON'T become alarmed if a brown discoloration appears on the face of the grinding disc. Thisisnormal. ltisasurfacediscoloratLononly and will not affect the life or performance of the disposer. DON'T grind extremely fibrous material like

Heat a large pan of water (approximately 3 to 4 quarts).Tothisaddone-halfcupofbakingsoda. Mix in thoroughly so it is completely dissolved. When water reaches approximate boiling point,

DON'T use hot water when grinding food waste, However, hot water can be drained into the disposer between grinding periods. DON'T turn off motor or water until grinding is

corn husks, artichokes, etc. to avoid possible drain blockage. If you should encounter an objectionable odor coming from your disposer, it may be the water itself, which in some areas develops a slight

turn This hot, s and sink. disposer onwirling, pour heated ater will then treated w mixture into flush the inside of the disposer housing.

INSTRUCTIONS

PERTAINING

TO A RISK b. c. d. e.
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OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

OR INJURY

TO PERSONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic precautions should always be followed,including the following:
1. 2. 3. 4. Read all the instructions before using the appliance, supervision is To reduce the risk of injury, close necessarywhenanapplianceisusednearchildren.

Drain cleaner. Glass, china, or plastic. Large whole bones, Metal, such as bottlecaps, tin cans, or aluminum
foil. not operating a disposer, the leave the drain falling b.

DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
to whether electrician Do not the appliance or serviceman modify the plug is you are if properly provided in doubt as grounded. with the a

When

Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer, Turn the power switch to the off position before attempting to clear the disposer. a jam or remove an object from 9. a jam in wrenchette objects from a waste as desa waste

cover in place to reduce into the disposer. a. GROUNDING CONNECTED grounded. breakdown, resistance of electric withacord

risk of objects

appliance outlet installed proper -if it will GROUNDING MANENTLY ance must permanent grounding conductors gounding SAVE

not qualified by a fit the outlet, electrician. have FOR PER-

INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTED be connected wiring conductor system; must

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

CORD

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When attempting to loosen disposer, use a self service cribed below, When attempting to remove disposer use To reducethe a long-handled risk ofinjuryby

UNITS. This appliance must be In the event of a malfunction or grounding provides a path of least for electric shock. having current to reduce the risk If this appliance is equipped an equipment-grounding conthe plug outlet must that be is

UNITS: This applito a grounded, metal, or an equipment-

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be run with the circuit

tongs or pliers, materialsthat maybe place the stopper in grinding. Do not put

and connected to the equipmentterminal or lead on the appliance. THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

expelled by a waste disposer, the drain/grind position when the following into a disposer: a. Clam or oyster shells,

ductor and a grounding plug, plugged into an appropriate

properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

USER MAINTENANCE
Loud noises while your disposer is operating areusuallycausedbytheaccidentalentryofa spoon, bottle cap. or similar object. To corfect this. turn off the disposer switch and weter After grinding disc has stopped turning. investigate. Remove Oblect, by reaching into the unit with tongs, Motor stops while your disposer is operating, This can be caused by overloading the unit

INSTRUCTIONS
c0rcult breaker. Note:lfwaterdoesnotdrainasreadilyasyou think it should, and food waste tends to float or take too long to grind, don't reduce water flow to solve th_s problem. It is very likely that the drain line is partially clogged and should be cleaned with a plumber's flexible rod or tape Like any precision machine, your disposer was built to perform a particular job. If unusual demands are placed on it, service interruptions are possible. These service interruptions, mentioned below, are usually not serious and in most cases, can be remedied without calling a service man.

Trouble Shooting
First, check the cause of the overload--often some foreign materialisinthedisposer Turn off the disposer switch and water. Remove object as previously explained, TO RESTART THE MOTOR: wait 3to 5 minutes, then push in on the small red reset button located on the bottom of your disposer (figure 4). If motor remains inoperative, check your fuse box and replace any blown fuses, or look for a tripped

To Free Jams From Foreign Objects
The accidental entry of foreign material will cause any disposer to jam occasionally. To free Your Self Service Wrench will free vlrtuallyevery jam that may occur, due to foreign objects piece of metal (bobby pin, thumb tack, paper clip, silverware, etc.) causes a jammed condition too Ught for your Wrenchette to handle. To free this type of jam, a pry bar or tool must be used. Follow this procedure to save the cost of a service RESET_ BUTTON _ call to free a tight jam: Be sure wall switch ectedng the disposer. is Very rarely, however, as turned off. Remove a much food waste from the disposer as is possible reaching with tongs. Use a flashlight to determine the direction the unit was running at the time of the jam. A pry bar or tool should be inserted through the sink opening into the _

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1. Turn off disposer and shut off cold water, 2. Insert one end of your Self Service Wrench provided with your disposer, into the center hole of the bottom of the disposer as shown 3. Work the Wrench back and forth until it moves jammed for at least onethese steps: revolution freely material, follow complete Remove foreign object with tongs. Remove Wrench before restarting disposer, 4. Wait 3 to 5 minutes to allow disposer motor to Cool and then push red reset button (see fig, 4).

Lose Your Self Service Wrenchette?
If you should ever lose your Self Service Wrench just write to us and a replacement will be sent at no charge

WRITE TO: JENN-AIR
Do not drop or hammer on pry bar disposer. The end then must be placed alongside the grinding protrusion near the outside edge of the grinding disc. Be sure toprotrusion pry tool on proper side of the place the so when pressure is applied the grinding disc will move in

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