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Product Help | Maytag

Starting and Using the Trash Compactor

How to Start and Use a Maytag Trash Compactor

To start the compactor: 

  1. Open container. Load trash.
  2. Leave key-knob in On position.
  3. Set Solid Cycle switch to Off.
  4. Close container.
  5. Lift foot pedal to start cycle.

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