GE GCG1700L0II, GCG1500R0WW, GCG1500R0BB Owner’s Manual

SafetyInstructions ............. 2-s

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Operating Instructions

Compacting .......................... 6

Features .............................. 4

Loading .............................. 5

Removing a FullTrash Bag ............ 6

Trash Bag Installation ................. 5

Using the Trash Compactor ......... 5-6

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Unit ..................... 7

Troubleshooting Tips ............ S

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ......... Back Cover

Product Registration

for Customers in Canada ........ !!, 12

Product Registration

for Customers in the U.S.A......... 9, !0

Warrantg ........................... 15

GCG1500 GCG1580

GCG1700

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model # Serial #

You can find them on the label on the front of the frame.

165D4 700P330

49-55010 11-05 JR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON. READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,

electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

When using electrical appliances, basic safe&precautions should be foflowed, including the foflowing:

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

• This compactor is fox household use only.

Use this appliance only tbr its intended

purpose as described in tins )wner s Manual.

• Close supervision is necessm T when arty appliance is operamd near children. Do not allow tile compactor to be used as a toy, or to run unattended at aW nine.

• CHILD LOCK-OUTINSTRUCTIONS:Turn

the knob to OFFand remove it when not

compacting trash. This will help pre_ent

artyone from tampering with the compactor

or children fiom operating it.

• Do not push trash into fire drawer wiflt hands or t_et. Trash might contain broken

glass, shaq) pieces of metal, or other shaq) objects that might cause illjni>

• When removing or canting the trash bag,

kee I) tile bag away flom your body. Sharp objects may have pierced it.

• Be careflfl when cleaning the inside of die

cabinet or trash drawer (;lass flag_nents may be stuck to tile ram, imbedded in the drawer

surface or lying in tile 1)ottom of tile cabinet.

• Do not install or store compactor where it

will be exposed to outside conditions.

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PRECAUTIONSAGAINST UNREASONABLEUSE OFYOURCOMPACTOR:

• Nexer compact shotg-un shells, cartridges for firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly

explosixe.

• Never compact flammable materials such as paint, oil- or gasoline-samramd rags, eng{ne starting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.-- spontaneous contbnsfion or explosive vapor

concentrations could occnr

• Nexer compact containers of toxic chemicals such as strong insecticides or other

poisonous materials---compaction could release hazardous fimtes.

• Nexer compact aerosol cans containing explosive or highly toxic chemicals.

(If you are sure the aerosol cans contain non-hazardous mamrials such as shaving cream, cheese spread artd whipped cream, they may be compacted.)

• Do not compact lit cig_arettes, cig:_rs, or other hot or 1)nming items.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammal)le xapors and liquids in tile _iciniw of this or arty other appliance.

• Make sure the compactor is properly installed attd lexeled on a floor that can

support its weigh t.

• Do not touch moving parts.

• Do not compact food wasm such as raw meat

artd fish, rinds, personal hygiene items artd

disposable diapers. These imms cream xetw

strong odors attd should not g_ into tile

compactor:

• Do not use as a fleestanding unit. Use only

as a built,in unit.

• Do not oxerload your appliance.

• Handle a loaded uash bag wifl_ care. Sharp objects can pieive the bag artd cause i,_jm T. Do not ox>rload trash bag with heaxy' material such as glass.

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ELECTRICALSAFETY

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

To pre_ent hazard of electrical shock,

this compactor must be properly installed arrd grounded in accordance with tile

Installation Instructions betbre it is used,

Do not operate with a damaged cord set, ping, motoi, or after damage in arty manner Have tile appliance examined, repaired, or adjusmd by an authorized service

mchnician.

• Do not take apart this appliance. Incocrect reassembly can cause elecuic shock when subsequently used.

• Unplug tire compactor before making arty repairs. NOTE.""_A:estrongly recommend that arty servicing be performed by a qualified

person. Do not use an adapter plug or an extension

cord with this appliance. Follow Nadonal Electric (;odes or prevailing

local codes arrd ordinances. This appliance nmst be supplied with 190V, 60Hz and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit protecmd by a 15 or 90 amp ciivuit breaker or time delay fllse.

If tile electric supply provided does not meet tile aboxe requirements, call a licensed

electrician.

• V(e recommend that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remoxe tire third gTounding prong fiom tile power cord.

• This appliance must be grounded. In tire event of a malflmction or bleakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock 1)yproviding a path of least iesistance

for electric ctment.

• This appliance is equipped widr a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding ping. Tire plug nmst be plugged irrto an appropriam outlet that is properly irrstalled arrd grounded ira

accordance with local codes arrd ordinances.

,_k WARNING: Improper connection of tile

equipment grounding conductor can iesult in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified elecuician if you are ira doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• Do not modify the plug with this appliance. If it will not fit tire outlet irrstalled, haxe a

proper outlet irrstalled by a qualifled electrician.

PROPERINSTALLAtiONANDMAINTENANCE

This compactor must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)in the United States. In Canada, visit

www.geappliances.ca or call 1.800.361.3400.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMAtiONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe trashcompactor.

Features

DRAWER SAFETYSWITCH

O DRAWERHANDLE

DOORPANEL

FOOTPEDALDRAWER OPENERAND

COMPACTORACTIVATION

O TOEKICK

O ON/OFFKNOB

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL

BAG RETAINERBUTTONS

O MOVEABLE SIDE DOORLATCH

Usingthe trashcompactor, ge.com

What It Does and How It Works

_Amr compactor reduces household trash to as little as one-fourth of its original volume. It compacts most refltse, including paper; cans, bottles, ja_, plastic containe_, wrappings,

sweepings and some tood wastes. Drop trash into the disposable bag (designed tot compactor use) that lines the compactor

trash drawer and close the (h'awe_: _,\]ten )'ou start the compactm; an electricallDoperated ram moves down into the drawe_, compacts trash, moves back up again----and the

compactor shuts off automatically. NOTE:The trash drawer must be at least 1/2 flfll betm'e you will notice compaction because

the ram does not travel all the way down into the drawe_: By adding trash, compaction is transterred to the items below tmtil all trash is compacted.

ON/OFF Knob

The remo\_d)le knob is provided fin" yore" protection as a satetv measm'e. _._]ten the

knob switch is in the OFFposifion, the compactor will not operam.

Drawer Safety Switch

The compactor has two safety switches to ensm'e that the drawer is in its fifll_ closed position for operation. The compactor will not cycle without the drawer beino_ flfllv closed.

ChildLockoutInstructions:

I,ock the compactor when it is not in use, by removing the knob. This will kee I) children fl'om operating the compactor and prevent anyone fl'om tampering

with it.

TrashBag Installation

Before installing a new bag,be sure that:

[7] The drawer side is seem'ely locked. _9-1The container is clean and ti'ee of shaq)

debris that may ptmctm'e the bag.

Reintorced plastic bags came with yore" compactor and are ready to be installed.

You mttst use the spedaJly desig_md heavy_u_ Wash bags included Mth your

compactor. These bags are a\:filable fl'om

yore" dealer or Facto_T Se_'ice Center: Ask

tot catalog mm_ber WC6OXSO 17. If you i)rete_; you can order by mail. A handy order

titan is provided with your compactor and is included in eveI T replacement bag package.

Slightly lift and pull the compactor door handle or press the toot pedal and pull the

drawer ()tit.

Remembec

• To hel I) kee I) the ram clean when

compacting nlessy tood waste, place a couple of ti)lded sheets _ff ne_vspaper on top ot the load to be compacted.

• Items to() bulky to go into the drawer can be tolded to fit. If it cannot be tolded

to fit into the (h'awe_; do not attempt to torce it in.

Toinstall a new bag:

_] Place the bag into the drawex: Open

the bag and pull the top edges oxer the drawer top.

[_ i,ock the bag in place b} pulling the

Ibm" i)mpm_ched holes oxer the bag retainer buttons. Holes will expand over

the buttons without hamfing the bag.

_] Press inside of bao acainst the

di'awer bottolil, sides and coI'neI3

fin" a smooth fit.

• Folded ne_vspaper is also hell)rid when compacting a large glass bottle, or several

bottles or ja_, or any other items that might shatter.

• _Mthough it is not necessa_ T to compact tmtil the drawer is flfll or nearly flfll, we

suggest that, fin" ma_mum compaction, w)u start the compactor each time a significant amotmt of trash is added.

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