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Viking 18 in Professional Series Trash Compactor - VUC181

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3.0

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With the largest-capacity trash drawer of any residential model, the Viking Professional Series trash compactor tackles big messes in short order — reducing trash to one-fourth its size in 35 seconds or less. Other premium features include a breakaway trash basket and an activated charcoal filter/fan system for odor control.

Convenient Operation
- Built-in small litter area
- Allows loading of small items without opening large trash drawer
- May be opened while compactor is operating
- Large 1.7-cubic-foot trash drawer
- Largest capacity of any residential compactor
- Allows random loading of bulky items
- Easily holds the weekly trash of a family of four
- Breakaway trash basket
- Easy to empty and clean
- May be used with or without bags
- Basket release handle/plate for easy removal
- Activated charcoal filter and fan with control panel switch
- Remove odors
- Eliminates the need for perfumed deodorizers
- A control panel light indicates fan is operating
- Built-in storage compartment
- Convenient storage of compactor bags or other cleanup items
- Largest capacity available
Maximum Compacting Power
- 1/2 horsepower, high-torque motor
- Most powerful motor in a residential compactor
- 3-Point Drive System avoids jamming which can result from uneven loading
- Reduces trash to approximately one-fourth its original size in 35 seconds or less
- Delivers 3,000 pounds of crushing force at every position and at every point on the ram head
- 3-Piece Ram encloses motor and drive system for quiet operation
Sturdy Construction and Safety Features
- Durable, heavy-gauge steel frame
- Double reinforced base withstands heavy loads Key-start operation with safety lock
- Key -start operation
- Positive drawer closing
- Compactor will not operate while drawer is open
Standard Accessories
- Five grip/slip plastic bags with ties
- Outside grips to hold bag in place; inside slips for easy compacting
- Specifically designed to fit 18" wide compactor
- A tough 3.5 millimeters thick
- Pre-punched holes match bag retainer buttons
- One activated charcoal air filter
- One breakaway trash basket

Depth	23 7/8 in
Width	17 13/16 in
Height	34 1/8 in - 35 1/2

One-year full covers complete compactor

Five-year limited - 1/2 horsepower drive system motor

Ninety-day limited - cosmetic parts such as painted items and decorative items

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2.0

"Sliding rails that hold trash bin require replacement every two years. Ball bearings and ceramic slides fall out of rails after two years use. Have had the rails replaced three times in the past 8 years and currently in dire need of a fourth. Crushing power of compactor bends the internal rail pa …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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"We use our trash compactor to compact trash! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Viking 18 in Professional Series Trash Compactor - VUC181

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