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GE GCG1520 User Manual

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Trash
compactors
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ATTENTION
GCG1520 GCG1530 GCG1540 GCG1550
Owner’s Manual and Installation
Part No. 165D4700P206 Pub. No. 49-5880-1
10-01 JR
9871764 Rev. A

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions
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Operating Instructions
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the Compactor . . . . . . . .6
Trash Bag Installation . . . . . . .6
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Compacting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Removing a Full Trash Bag . . . .8
Cleaning the Outside
and Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installation Instructions

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–14
Custom Panels . . . . . . . . .15–17

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call for Service . .18

Consumer Support

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support
Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed
to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s
Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your trash compactor. That’s important, because your new trash compactor will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
GE & You, A Service Partnership.
For Your Records
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label on the cabinet behind the drawer front.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your trash compactor properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your trash compactor.
Read this Manual
If You Need Service
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You
Call For Service
section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting
Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section, or you can visit us on the web at GEAppliances.com. Or,
in the U.S.,
you can always call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737), 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
In Canada,
call 800.361.3400.
Consumer Support

Operating InstructionsSafety Instructions

Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
■This compactor is for household use only.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Do not use other than manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
■Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is operated near children. Do not allow the compactor to be used as a toy, or to run unattended at any time.
■Turn the key-knob to
OFF
and remove it when not compacting trash. This will help prevent anyone from tampering with the compactor or children from operating it.
■Do not push trash into the drawer with hands
or feet. Trash might contain broken glass, sharp pieces of metal, or other sharp objects that might cause injury.
■When removing or carrying the trash bag,
keep the bag away from your body. Sharp objects may have pierced it.
■Do not overload trash bag with heavy
material such as glass.
■Never lift the bag by the sides. Broken glass
or other sharp objects in the bag can cause injury.
■Be careful when cleaning the inside of the
cabinet or trash drawer. Glass fragments may be stuck to the ram, imbedded in the drawer surface or lying in the bottom of the cabinet.
■Do not install or store compactor where it
will be exposed to the weather.
■Make sure the compactor is properly
installed and leveled on a floor that can support its weight.
■Do not touch moving parts.
■Do not compact food waste such as raw meat
and fish, grapefruit rinds, personal hygiene items and disposable diapers. These items create very strong odors and should not go into the compactor.
■Do not use the compactor as a counter
for electrical cooking appliances nor as a cutting board.
■Do not set hot pans, etc. on the compactor
top. Do not spill any liquids on the compactor top.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF YOUR COMPACTOR:
■Never compact shotgun shells, cartridges for
firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly explosive.
■Never compact flammable materials such as
paint, oil- or gasoline-saturated rags, engine starting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.— spontaneous combustion or explosive vapor concentrations could occur.
■Never compact containers of toxic chemicals
such as strong insecticides or other poisonous materials—compaction could release hazardous fumes.
■Never compact aerosol cans containing
explosive or highly toxic chemicals. (If you are sure the aerosol cans contain non-hazardous materials such as shaving cream, cheese spread and whipped cream, they may be compacted.)
■Do not compact lighted cigarettes, cigars, or
other hot or burning items.
■Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
To prevent hazard of electrical shock, this compactor must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Do not operate with a damaged cord set, plug, motor, or after damage in any manner. Have the appliance examined, repaired, or adjusted by an authorized service technician.
Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when subsequently used.
Unplug the compactor before making any repairs.
NOTE:
We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified person.
Do not use an adapter plug or an extension cord with this appliance.
Follow National Electric Codes or prevailing local codes and ordinances. This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
If the electric supply provided does not meet the above requirements, call a licensed electrician.
We recommend that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third grounding prong from the power cord.
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug with this appliance. If it will not fit the outlet installed, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Instructions
Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support
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About the trash compactor.
Consumer SupportInstallation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips
Operating InstructionsSafety Instructions

Features

DRAWER HANDLE
DOOR PANEL
TOUCH-TOE BAR DRAWER OPENER
TOE PLATE
KEY-KNOB START/OFF SWITCH
DRAWER MONITOR SWITCH
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL
BAG RETAINER BUTTONS
SIDE-LOCK LATCH
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About using the trash compactor.
What It Does and How It Works
Your compactor reduces household trash to as little as 1/4 of its original volume.
It compacts most refuse, including paper, cans, bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings, sweepings and some food wastes.
Drop trash into a disposable bag that lines the trash drawer and close the drawer. When you start the compactor, an electrically-operated ram moves down into the drawer, compacts trash, moves back up again—and the compactor shuts off automatically.
NOTE:
The trash drawer must be 1/2 full before you will notice compaction because the ram does not travel all the way down into the drawer. By adding trash, compaction is transferred to the items below until all trash is compacted.
Key-Knob Start/Off Switch
A key-knob switch is provided for your protection as a safety measure. When the key-knob switch is in the
OFF
position, the
compactor will not operate.
Lock the compactor when it is not in use, and remove the key-knob for safekeeping to keep children from operating the compactor or to prevent anyone from tampering with it.
Drawer Monitor Switch
The compactor has a position monitor switch to ensure that the drawer is in its fully closed position for operation. The compactor will not cycle without the drawer being closed.

Trash Bag Installation

Before installing a new bag, be sure:
The drawer side is securely locked.
The container is clean and free of sharp debris that may puncture the bag.
Reinforced polyethylene bags came with your compactor and are ready to be installed.
You must use the specially designed heavy-duty trash bags included with your compactor. These bags are available from
your dealer or Factory Service Center. Ask for catalog number WC60X5017. If you prefer, you can order by mail. A handy order form is provided with your compactor and is included in every replacement bag package.
To install a new bag:
Place the bag into the drawer. Open the bag and pull the top edges over the drawer top.
Lock the bag in place by pulling the four prepunched holes over the bag retainer buttons. Holes will expand over the buttons without harming the bag.
Press inside of bag against the drawer bottom, sides and corners for a smooth fit.
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After installing a trash bag, the compactor is ready to use.
Operating Instructions
Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support
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