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Waste King Legend 9980

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$158.94 - $215.00

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Type: Continuous-feed garbage disposers

About - Waste King Legend 9980
The Waste King Legend 9980 is part of the garbage disposer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, garbage disposer models like the Legend 9980 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Speed: We judged each model's speed of grinding beef bones and vegetable scraps. The speed of grind was based on the amount of bone that was ground in one minute of operation. Fineness: We judged each model's fineness of grinding beef bones and vegetable scraps. The fineness of grind was based on the distribution of particle size after all bones were ground to completion. Vegetable scraps: For vegetable scraps, whole celery stalks and whole potatoes were used.

About - Waste King Legend 9980

The Waste King Legend 9980 is part of the garbage disposer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, garbage disposer models like the Legend 9980 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Speed:: We judged each model's speed of grinding beef bones and vegetable scraps. The speed of grind was based on the amount of bone that was ground in one minute of operation.
Fineness:: We judged each model's fineness of grinding beef bones and vegetable scraps. The fineness of grind was based on the distribution of particle size after all bones were ground to completion.
Vegetable scraps:: For vegetable scraps, whole celery stalks and whole potatoes were used.

Features & Specs - Waste King Legend 9980
HP Models with the least powerful, 1/2-hp motor can handle bones and softer waste such as carrots and corn kernels. But if your kitchen waste typically includes tougher stuff, look for a more powerful, 3/4-hp or 1-hp model. HP	1
Warranty (yrs.) The length of the warranty, in years. Warranty (yrs.)	Lifetime
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By Costco Fan

from Crown Point, IN

4.0

Costco special

1/10/2013

Pros

Powerful

Sold At Costco

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

Fairly quiet, must change sink basket, comes with plug-in cord. Fits up nicely to original drain line. Moderately priced.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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