GE GCG1550F1CC, GCG1530F1WW, GCG1520F1BB, GCG1540F1SS Owner’s Manual

Trash

campactors

GEAppliances

Owner's Manual

and Installation

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Part No. 165D4700P206 Pub. No. 49-5880 3-OOJR

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Safely Information

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SafetyPrecautions....... 3,4

OperatingInstructions

Features.................. 5

Using the Compactor........ 6

TrashBagInstallation ....... 6

Loading .................. 7

Compacting ............... 7

RemovingaFull TrashBag .... 8

Cleaningthe Outside

and Inside................. 9

InstallationInstructions

Before YouStart ........... 10

Installing ............. 12-14

CustomPanels............ 15

Congratulations!

YouAre Now Partof the GEFamily

Welcome to the GE flintily. WeTe prnud of our quality products and we are committed
to pro_4.ding dependable service. You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's Manual and

you'll hear it in the fiiendly voices of our customer ser4ce deparmaent.

Best of all, you'll experience these values each time you use your tl_lsh compactor

Tlaat's important, because your new tJ-asla compactor will be paza ofyour fam yfor

many years. And we hope you _dll be part otom's tiw a long time to come.

We thank you f;:wbuying GE. We appreciate your pro'chase a ad h pe you will

continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for yet " aome

GE& You,A ServicePartnership.

ForYourRecords

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain sezwice
under the wan-anty.

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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Yon can find them on a label on the cabinet behind the drawer fi-ont.

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Troubleshooting 7_ps

BeforeYouCallforService.. 16

Customer Service

Warranty ................ 19

ServiceTelephone

Numbers ......... BackCover

_ ReadthisManual

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 ofdme and money over the life of your
trash compactor.

If YouNeedService

You'll find man}, answers to common problems in the Before You

Cell ForService 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 set.ice numbers is included in
the back section. Or, in tile U.$.. 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.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal inju_

• This compactor is for household use only.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Use this appliance only fro- its intended

puqoose as described in this Owner's Manual.

Do not use other than manufacturer's
recommended attachments.

• Close supe_wision 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 0_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.

• 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 compactol-
top. Do not spill any liquids on the compactor

top.

PRECAUTIONSAGAINST UNREASONABLEUSEOF

YOURCOMPACTOR:

• Never compact shotgun shells, caruidges 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 mad liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

• 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, gq-apefruit rinds, personal hygiene
items and disposable diapers. These items

create very strong odors and should not go
into the compactor.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

,, ELECTRICALSAFETY

When using electrical eppfiances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the foflowing:

To prevent hazard of electrical shock, this Do not, under ;lily circumstances, cut or
compactor must be properly installed and remove the third grounding prong ti'om tim
gn'ounded in accordance with the Installation power cord.

hastructions before it is used.

Do not operate with a damaged cord set, plug,
motor, or after damage in any maimer. Have
the appliance examined, repaired, or adjusted
by an authol-ized service technician.

Do not take apart this appliance, lncon'ect
reassembly can cause elecn'ic shock when

subsequently used.

Unplug the compactor before making any
repairs. NOTE."We strongly recommend that
any smwicing be perfol-med by a qualified

person.

Do not use an adapter plug or an extension
coM with this appliance.

Follow National Electric Codes or prevailing
local codes and ordinances. This appliance

nmst be supplied with 120V, 60Hz and
connected to an indMdual, properly grounded
branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 amp
circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event

ofa lnalfimction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance tbr electric cun-ent.

This appliance is equipped with a cord hax4ng

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 resuh ill
a risk of electric shock. Check ufth a qualified

electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.

Do not nrodify the plug with this appliance. If
it will not fit the outlet installed, hm,e a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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.

r-_/ Readandfollow this SafetyInformationcarefully.

/ Okg\_ SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe trash compactor.

Features

O DRAWERHANDLE

O DOORPANEL

O TOUCH-TOEBARDRAWEROPENER

O TOEPLATE

O KEY-KNOBSTART/OFFSWITCH

Oi DRAWER MONITOR SWITCH

O MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL

OI BAG RETAINERBUTTONS

0_ SIDE-LOCKLATCH

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Aboutusingthe 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, _aappings,
sweepings and some t_)od wastes.

Drop Ii_tsh into a disposahle bag that lines the trash dcawer and close the drawer. When you

start tile conlpactor, all elecuically-opel-ated I'anl []loves down into die dr;iwer, colnpacLs

tFash, moves back up again--and the compactor shuts offautomatically.
NOT£'The trash drawer must be 1/2 thll before you will notice compaction because the izun

does not travel all the way down into dm dl~awer. By adding trash, compaction is lr t s i. - e(
It die items below until all LI-ash is ¢onlpacted.

Key-Knob Start/Off Switch

After installinga trashbag,the

compactorisreadyto use.

A key-kmob switch is provided for your

protection as a safety measure. When the
key-l,mob switch is in the OFFposition, dae
compactor will not operate.

lx)ck tile COlnpactc_r wllen it is not in use,
and rem_ve tile key-knnb fnr safekeeping to

kee l) chil&_'n from operating the
compactor or to prevent anyone l]-om

tampering with it.

Drawer Monitor Switch

Tlw _ompactor has a position monitor sMtcb to ensure that tile drawer is in its fully closed
position tbr operatinn. The compactor will not cycle without tile drawer being closed.

Trash Bag Installation

Beforeinstallinga new bag,besure:

[_] The drawer side is securely locked.
[_The container is clean and free of shm-p

debris that may puncture the bag.

Reinforced polyethylene bags came with
yore" 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 Factor}'SezwiceCenter. Ask

for catalog nmnber WC60X5017. If you
preter, _x)ttCall order by mail. A handy order

titan is provided with yore compactor and is
included in evely replacement hag package.

Toinstalla new bag:

[_] Place the bag into the drawer. Open

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

[_ Ixmk the bag in place by pulling the

tour prepunched holes over the bag
retainer buttons. Holes _411expand over

the buttons without harming tile bag.

[_] Press inside of bag againsl Ihe

drawer l){)tic)In, sides and ('()rnerg
10ra slnood_ Ill.

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