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550 EC InSinkErator food waste disposer
A food waste disposer, also known as a garbage disposal, sits under the sink: here is the 550 EC model in detail. Two grinding stages, less noise in the kitchen.
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Installatore Premium InSinkErator Italia back to the home pageDescription
With the 550 EC grinding moves to two stages: the output is finer and helps prevent blockages compared with single-stage models. The sound-reducing baffle and the Lift & Latch mount complete the package.
Intended use
Small and medium families who cook every day and appreciate a quieter kitchen.
Technical specifications
| Intended use | Small and medium families |
|---|---|
| Line | Premium |
| Grinding stages | 2 |
| Motor | 0.55 HP · 380 W input |
| Revolutions per minute | 1425 |
| Sound level | Reduced |
| Grinding chamber | 980 ml |
| Baffle | Sound-reducing Easy Clean |
| Supplied stopper | Stainless steel sink stopper |
| Lift & Latch mounting | Yes |
| Air switch | Included, chrome finish |
| Sink waste | 90 mm (3-1/2") |
| Waste connection | Cushioned slip connector (38 mm - 1-1/2") |
| Dishwasher inlet | Provided |
| Motor protection | Automatic reset |
| Auto-reverse | No |
| Power supply | 220-240 V · 50-60 Hz · Schuko |
| Height | 31.2 cm |
| Width | 20.9 cm |
| Packed weight | 8.12 kg |
| Water consumption | Less than 3 litres per person per day |
| Energy consumption | About 3-4 kWh per year |
Water and energy consumption: figures stated by the Italian distributor, for everyday domestic use. Real consumption depends on how much you use the appliance and how much water you let run. Comparison with the independent study, and sources, on the Environment page. Environment
What is in the box
- InSinkErator 550 EC disposer
- Air switch: Included, chrome finish
- Stainless steel sink stopper
- Cushioned slip connector (38 mm - 1-1/2")
Any accessories your sink needs are listed separately in the quote.
Warranty
2+1 years
2 years of warranty, plus 1 extra year by registering the product within 60 days. We take care of the registration.
Price and conditions
- Indicative price for the product only, VAT included.
- Delivery calculated separately and shown in the quote.
- Installation in Milan quoted after we have assessed your sink.
- No online checkout: you send a request and we get back to you to confirm availability, price and timing.
What can be ground
More grinding stages and more power make hard and fibrous scraps easier to handle. If in doubt, ask us: we will answer for your model.
Yes, into the disposer
- Suitable: Food leftovers, cooked and raw
- Suitable: Fruit and vegetable peels and trimmings
- Suitable: Bread, pasta and rice
- Suitable: Coffee grounds
- Suitable: Eggshells
- Suitable: Fish bones and small bones
No, better avoided
- To be avoided: Large amounts of cooking oil and fat
- To be avoided: Large bones
- To be avoided: Shells from shellfish and molluscs
- To be avoided: Large amounts of very fibrous scraps (e.g. artichoke leaves)
- To be avoided: Plastic, glass, metal, paper and anything that is not food
- To be avoided: Hot water while grinding: always use cold water
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€799VAT includedIs the 550 EC right for you?
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