Get rid of food waste with ease using the Evolution Compact household food waste disposer from InSinkErator. This machine features a two-stage grind system to liquefy foods along with patented sound-reducing technology that makes it 30 percent quieter than standard disposers. Its compact size makes it well suited for smaller households or kitchens with restricted cabinet space. This product is covered by InSinkErator"s four-year in-home service warranty. Evolution Compact Household Food Waste Disposer At a Glance: Two-stage grind system to liquefy foods 30 percent quieter than typical disposers Quick Lock sink mount for easy installation Backed by a four-year warranty A Quick Lock sink mount enables you to install the disposer with ease (click to enlarge). Cutting-Edge Grind Technology to Liquefy Foods Along with a rugged steel construction and a powerful 3/4 horsepower motor, the Evolution Compact food waste disposer features a MultiGrind system that virtually liquefies food matter before it flows safely to your sewage system. This two-stage grind technology combines a GrindShear ring and a Tri-Action Lug system to finely grind foods and prevent clogs and jams. As a result, you can use the disposer to grind difficult food waste that you wouldn"t normally put in a disposer, such as celery and potato peels. Sound-Reducing Technology for Quiet Operation Thanks to InSinkErator"s SoundSeal system and Quiet Collar sink baffle, the Evolution Compact is at least 30 percent quieter than typical food waste disposers--making it possible to hold a conversation, using normal voices, with the disposer running in the same room. This patented technology includes superior insulation around the motor, an anti-vibration sink mount, and an anti-vibration tailpipe to prevent sound transmission from vibrations. The patented sink baffle also helps prevent sound from escaping the throat of the disposer. Quick Lock Sink Mount for Easy Installation Like all InSinkErator food waste disposers, to simplify the installation process, the Evolution Compact sports a three-bolt Quick Lock sink mount made of stainless steel. If you have an existing food waste disposer, you can likely just twist it off and twist on the Evolution Compact. With Quick Lock, replacing one InSinkErator disposer with another is easy. Economical Compared with other installed kitchen appliances, food waste disposers cost little to operate. InSinkErator Evolution disposers use an average of just one gallon of water per person per day, or less than 1 percent of a typical household"s total water consumption. They also use an average of three to four kilowatt hours of electricity per year, which typically amounts to less than 50 cents. In addition, food waste disposers offer an alternative to simply sticking food waste in the garbage can. For those on a sewage system, grinding the waste with the disposer sends it to the local municipal wastewater treatment plant, where it can often be processed into bio-solids for use as fertilizer or recycled to produce methane, a renewable source of energy. Product Information This product measures 12.125 by 8 inches (H x W) and weighs 19.5 pounds. It"s designed to be hard-wired and controlled by a wall switch. With a grind chamber capacity of 34.6 ounces, the disposer can process a greater volume of food waste than standard disposers. About InSinkErator InSinkErator offers quality garbage disposals, garbage disposers, water dispensers, hot water dispensers, home water filtration systems, food waste disposers, commercial kitchen appliances, small kitchen appliances, and kitchen renovation products. What"s in the Box InSinkErator Evolution Compact food waste disposer, Quick Lock sink mount, Quiet Collar sink baffle, Jam-Buster wrench, anti-vibration tailpipe mount, anti-vibration mount, stainless steel sink stopper, spring-type hose clamp, and installation instructions. The Evolution Compact sports a rugged steel construction for durability (click each to enlarge).