GE GCG1550, GCG1530, GCG1520, GCG1540 User Manual
GE Appliances
Trash
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GCG1520
GCG1530
GCG1540
GCG1550
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
GE Answer Center ®800.626.2000
Part No. 165D4700P206 Pub. No. 49-5880
3-00 JR
9871764
Operating Instructions
Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3, 4
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
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call for Service . .16
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service
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,
in the U.S.,
you can always call the GE Answer
Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In Canada,
call 800-361-3400.
Customer Service
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
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About the trash compactor.
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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.
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