Cleaning the Inside of the Trash Compactor

Cleaning the Interior of a Whirlpool Trash Compactor

Pull the drawer out until it stops.
Remove the bag. See the “Removing a Filled Bag” section.
Optional: Remove the drawer side. Hold the drawer latch open and tilt the drawer out until the latch clears the drawer front. Remove the drawer side by lifting it out of the drawer.
Wash the interior of the drawer with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 5. If the drawer side was removed, slide it back into the tilted position. 6. Press the drawer latch down while pushing the drawer side to the upright position. 7. Latch the drawer side. 8. Close the drawer.

Pull the drawer out until it stops. NOTE: Look to see how the drawer rollers move in the tracks and disengage. It will be easier to replace the drawer after you have finished cleaning.
Lift the front of the drawer to clear the stops.
Grasp the handle or drawer on the sides and pull it out the rest of the way. Set the drawer down gently.
Vacuum the inside of the cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash should be cleaned up by hand or by using a vacuum designed to pick up liquids.
Wash the inside of the cabinet with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
To replace the drawer, grasp it by the sides and insert the rollers onto the tracks. 6. Lift the front of the drawer and push it in fully past the stops.

Wipe glass particles off the RAM cover with a cloth or paper towels. Throw the towel away.
Remove foods with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.