Kitchenaid KUCS03FTSS Fully Integrated Console Built-In Architect Series II

by KitchenAid

Product Features

• Capacity: 1.4 cu. ft
• Compression Ratio: 5:1
• Odor management system with air freshener
• Continuous Solid Pack(TM) Control
• Charcoal Filter (Fragrance-Free)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 15 x 34.1 inches ; 145 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 145 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0011YJQ04
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #176,132 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #23 in Home Improvement > Appliances > Trash Compactors

Product Description

Reduce trash volume up to 80 with this integrated compactor that employs 13 horsepower to compress kitchen waste The odor management system features a charcoal filter to keep the air clean

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Always broken too!, February 15, 2010

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C. Freeman (Denver) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kitchenaid KUCS03FTSS Fully Integrated Console Built-In Architect Series II

I wish I had read the reviews before buying this unit. We chose the KitchenAid Architect Series as part of a complete remodel that included dishwasher, double oven, built in side by side and this lovey little trash compactor.
The unit works fine, but to eliminate any buttons on the front of the unit, everything is triggered by a foot pedal at the base. This is the source of all our problems;
1) We have three kids, teenagers, this thing is not going to last.
2) Because of the beautiful sleek appearance, you have no idea when you go to open it if the machine is in solid pack mode, i.e. the ram is down. So you most likely step on the pedal, and if the ram is down, there is a good chance it will partially open and jam. Requires a bit of coaxing to get the ram back up. (service call on that)
3) The pedal operates the boom by triggering a white plastic button concealed behind the stainless door. The connection is a very fragile peace of metal that has fallen out three times, and we have had two service calls on that. (we have learned to reach under the flange of the door and operate the bottom by with my longest and particularly appropriate finger)
4)The warranty service is acceptable, but no good. On each of the three calls thus far, the sub contractor has alleged that the mall functions are do to our operating and has requested an additional $80 charge. I have refused to pay and they relent, but its just unpleasant.
5) Normal compactor bags do not do well with this unit, it has special tabs to hold the Kitchen-aid bags, which I have ordered from Kitchen-aid, but not received. Our old Kenmore did not have this issue.

I have had extensive discussions with Kitchen-aid, its Frigidaire now which so the product quality will probably continue to do down, and they have agreed to extend the warranty an additional year. My recommendation is you avoid the Architect Series in the trash compactor, and get the unit with buttons. Its about $200 cheaper and probably works without a hitch!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Always Broken, March 31, 2009

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Jonathan L. Gray (Indianapolis, IN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kitchenaid KUCS03FTSS Fully Integrated Console Built-In Architect Series II

Our Kitchenaid trash compactor has broken four times in the six months we have owned it. What a lemon. The store, HHGregg, Indianapolis, will not replace it, nor will Kitchenaid, despite the fact that it is an obvious lemon. Never again for Kitchenaid or HHGregg.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lifesaver!, March 5, 2008

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Laurie Stoner "Miss Macy's Mom" (Anchorage, AK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kitchenaid KUCS03FTSS Fully Integrated Console Built-In Architect Series II

I could not live without our KitchenAid Architect Series compactor, not only is it nice to look at, it is very functional. The built-in air freshener is a MUST, no odors! It glides out nice & smooth and I love how easy it is to fully pull out and clean. We paid over $900 for ours and it was worth every penny! The solid pack function really compacts your trash down, we cannot believe how much rubish we can fit in just ONE compactor bag! Before remodeling the kitchen we were constantly taking out the kitchen trash so this little number has made my husband's life much easier too! I always had trash compactors before this house and I am sure glad I was able to fit one in this new kitchen. You can never go wrong with KitchenAid!