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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Loading

Liftthetrash drawerhandleor
pressthetouch-toebarandpull

the drawerout.

Lift the trash dcawer handle or press the
touch-toe hal and pull the drawer out.

Remember.

• l_)ltles and large cans compact best when

laid flat near the center of the drawer.

• To help keep the ram clean when

conlpacling messy Ibod waste, place a
c_mple _t fi tided sheets of newspaper or a

[m'ge grocely bag (m top of the load to be
compacted.

• Items U)o bulky to go into the drawer

can he ridded to fit. lfil cannot be fblded
to fil into the drawer, do not attempl to

lorce it in.

Compacting

Tostart the compactor:

• Folded newspaper will also help prevent
glass fi-agments ti'om flying oul of the

drawer when compaclillg a large glass

hattie, or several boules orjars, or any
olher items that mighl shauer.

• Ahhough it is not neccssm)' to compact
until llle drawei is lilll or nearly lull, we
suggest thai, fin nlaxilnlll/l colnpaclion,

you starl the cOlllpa(:lof ea(h time a
significanl amount at trash is added.

CAUTION:

[_] Make sure the <lrawer is fully closed.
[_'] Turn the key-knob to START Let go of

the key-knob. The motor will start and

compacting will proceed.

The ram travels downward into the drawer,

compacting the trash. At the bottom of the
stroke, the ram automatically reverses
direction, retracts out of the drawer, returns

to its starting position, and the compactor
shuus offautomafically.

The cycle takes about one minute. As the

trash drawer fills, cycle time gets
progressively shorter.

NOTES:

• Glass bottles can make a loud noise when
they break during compaction. Tiffs is

normal. Also, boltles in the trash drawer

will not always hreak during tile lirsl cycle.

lh caking glass and assl wialed noise may
o( ( iii s(wcral cycles lal¢,i, depending on

lhe l}pc and v<ihlllle <>fthc tiash.

• When bottles and carts are compacted,
small leafs in the bag may occur. 'l'his

is lu nmal and ill no way atlec ts dw

[)(?l'l()l'llll[I 1('1! ()l the ( (lllll)a(lor. Keep

lilt' hag away tloln youl hody to prevent
it!jmy li_)m sharp able( ts that nlay have

pier{ ed the bag.

• Do not force the key-knob when turning.

The key-knob should always rotate easily.

Forcing may break the key-knob and
damage the swilch.

• When emptying waste baskets into the
trash drawer, some items may spill into

the compactor behind the drawer. Items
behind the th'awer could prevent it from

closing completely and prevent the
compactor from operating. To remove

such items from behind the drawer, open
the drawer and, if necessao,, remove it m

clean them out. See Ihe Care and Cleaning
section.

Tostop the compactor.

Tim compach)r may bc stopped at any time.

[_Tum the kcy-ktmb to LOCK/OFE
[_-l'm n the key-knob to ONand the

(olnpa('lillg'l illll [llO\es hack lip I0

its starting posilion.

[_ VoII 1"_111 Ihell opCll the dlWWCl, l'o

IcslaFI Ih+. +(IHIlp_l(tOI [llrll Ihckc}-

knob to START

Aboutusingthe trashcompactor.

Removing a Full Trash Bag

[] Pull thedrawerconapletelyopen.
] Rein(we the top of the bag li-om lhe

bag i'el_tillel- I)utt()ll_;. Pull u I) all ibm
bag ++ull_;.

[_ Close the bag with the twist ties

provided.

o

[_ Push the side-lock latch d_,w+_ and tilt

the drawer side open.

[] Lift the bagout.

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Careandcleaningofthecompactor.

As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued satisfaction. Before cleaning the compactor,

turn the key-knob to the OFFposition and remove. If you will be away for more than a couple of days, remove the
compactor bag. Lock the compactor and remove the key-knob and store it in a safe place.

The outside and inside of your compactor are finished with durable baked-on enamel

Cleaning the Outside and Inside

Tocleantheoutside:

Do n+,t wipe with a s+filed disbwasher cloth-

it l|la_ leave _l lcsidlle that (_tll (lanlagc Ihe
pallCl, l)o nol rise b_llS}l+ gritty cleansers or

scouring pads Ihat may mar the tbtish.

Paintedpanels:

] 1t the drawer side was removed, slide it

back into the tihed p<Mtion.

[] Press the skle-lo+ k latch down while

pressing I}+eside (o Ihe uprigh
position. Lock dw side-lock l;uch.

Toclean the cabinet interior:

Applyacoal<>fkilchen/ pp l<_ew x
when the compa<lov is new, and then

several times a year.

Stainless steel panels:

Stainless steel panels can be cleaned wifll
Stainless Steel Magi(: or a similar product

using a clean, soft cloth.
Stainless Sleel Magic (Cat. No. WXIOX15)

and Appliance l'olish and Wax Cleaner

(Cat. No. WR97X216) are available fiom

GE Parts by calling _0-6_-2002.

Tocleanthedrawerinterior:.

[] Remove the bag. See Aboutusing the

trash compactor section.

[] Wear protective gloves. There may be

bits of glass in the dt_awer. Press the
side-lock latch down.

] Pull the drawcl oul until itstops.

Note Ihc tva+ks in which the drawer
rollers move.

] Lift the tiont to clear the drawer stops.

GFab the drawer on b<>fllsides. Pull it
out the rest of the way and set il aside.

[] Vacuum inside of the cabinet. Liquid

spills or wet trash should be cleaned up
by hand, or use a vacuum designed to

pick up liquid.

[] Hold dm side-lock latch and tilt the

side <ffthe drawer until the latch clem_ [] Wash, rinse and dl_,' the inside.
the dl+lwer fi'ont. The drawer side can

be removed by tilting and sliding it out.

[] Wash with a damp cloth using warm,

soapy water. Rinse and then dl-i with a
soft cloth.

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Installation Instructions.

Before you start...

Proper installation is your rcsl)onsibility. Makt,

SIII'C \Oil }IIIVC C\'cwtliillg" nt't{'_;s;ll_ t()l ('OlTC('I

installaliim. 11is I]l(' [)('rsollal respimsihilily ;rod

ol)ligalion 111Iht" (list i illlCl' tl) (:Olthi(l ;i (tualilit!d

inslallur Io ;l_StllC lhal c'lt'( Irk;i| inslallalion iiict.l_;

nadonal and all ]oc;tl ('o(It._ and ()rdhi;lnct.s.

Groundedelectricaloutletisrequired.

Cutout dimensions

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6roundedelectrical
outletmustbe3"

(76 cm)rninfrom
eithersidewall

Check the location wltcft" your con/l)a(:l( )r will I)0
incl,\lied. The c;tl)inc-t (l})c'iling should I)e square.

You should hi. :tl)le 1o fillly open the conlpactlif
drawer. Si× inches (1_.2cni) of cieaiance is

needed on tht_ right side ofconli)a¢lor drawer It)
I)e able Io rt.tllo\./. Iht. conii)actor I)ag. Allow 23

incites (58.4 (m) in fi'ilnt olthe (:Oral)aCtor i(i
It_nt ()vc dl;iWCl-.

Product dimensions--The overall Clearance dimensions
lookof yourcompactor mayvar_

341/8"min.

(86.7cm)

34114"rnin

(87cm)

Fire Hazard

Donet letanyitem fallor collect behind
the compacto_

Failureto follow this instruction could
result in a fire.

24" min. (457cml

15 1/4" rain

10

18"rain

(384cm)

I --H b*-I6"(152 cm}

- • Clearanceto
23"(584cm) thenearest
Clearanceinfront verticalwall

(38cm)

Tools and Materials Needed for Installation

• I.t'\'c'l • Pliers

• Phillil)s scrt'wdlivt'r • Utility kni|;c'

• ]:ill\ I)hid(! _;(l('wdliV('l • .i_(;isNois

Parts Supplied for Undercounter Installation--E.m_ _\<,p:ui_li-_)111Ihci-altilt, i):wkag(,.

• 2 In( unlJng ( lips • 2 lnounl]iig s( I'eWS

#8- ISx I/2"

ofthecompactoris ontheright
neededto fullyopen sideof the

orremovethe compactoris
compactordooE neededto

removebag

• Me;istiih]g tal)t.

• 5/I IT hl)x<!ll(I Wl ('n( li

• (;I,)vt_

Electricalgroundis requiredonthiscompactor.
DONOTgroundtoa gaspipe,

DO NOT change the power supply cord plug. If it
does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed

by a qualified electrician.
DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding

circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit
could result in an electrical shock.

DONOTuseanextensioncordwith this compactor.

ElectricalShock

Hazard

If codespermitanda separategroundingwireis used,itis recommendedthata qualified
electriciandeterminethat thegroundingpath isadequate.

IMPORTANT'.Observeall governingcodesand ordinances.

A 120-volt,60-Hz,AC-only, 15-or20-ampere, fused electrical supply is required. 77me-delayfuse

or circuit breaker isrecommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.

Checkwith a qualifiedelectrician if youare not

sure the compactorisproperlygrounded.

Failureto follow theseinstructionscouldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.

RecommendedGroundingMethod

For your personal safety, this appliance must be

grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power

supply cord ha'_ing a 3-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, 3-prong, grounding-type,

wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the
national Electaical Code ANSI/NFPA70--1atest

edition* and all local codes and ordinances, lfa
mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the

personal responsibilig' and obligation of the
customer to have a properly grounded, .°,-prong,

wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

3-pronggroundingplug

Powersupplycord

Col)ies of the slandarcls listed may be
obtained frolu:

*National Fire Prolcction Association

Ilallciynimdl I'm'k,

Quill(y, Masstllilust, lls 0771it.)

3-pronggroundingtypewall receptacle

plug

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InstallationInstructions(cent).

Starting to Install... with the compactor in the room where it will be installed.

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DO NOT _m/s l) console to nl()ve c()mpaclor.

Slide the compactor ohm cardhoard or

hardbo;u'd hell)re re(wing conll)aClOr ;icross

the floor to I_revenl damaging Ilo()r ,_o\ cring,

R_'nlovc Ihe Cl)l/]p{l(lor tioln lilt" shipping carton. Rclnovt! all ihc piolcctive pa(kaghig
m 1 e i sst c ] s iapt and shipping pads. l?.emo\'c waxy, residue (anscd by pr_)lcctivc shipping

matelJa] Will1 a iniM sohilion ofli(luid h()uscl_)ld c[c_uicr and water,

Check thai Ihe power supply c(,rd isaliarhed
to the toM clip on the l-(_;tiof the COlllpa('l()r,

l)O NOT allow tim rear li'mne of dw

(Oll]p;iclor t(I t()tR:ll Ihu Iloor C()VCI'ilI_

when lifting or inovhig (o up "

cordclip

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Place two corner posts from carton on floor
near compactor. Open the compactor drawer

and remove any shipping materials or other
items shipped in the drawer. DO NOT

remove the compactor bag (if installed).
Grasp the handle and raise the front of the

drawer until it clears stops. Grasp sides of the
drawer and lift the drawer out of the

compactor. Place the drawer on the two
comer posts.

Place the other two comer posLs on the floor
Io the side of the con]pactor. (;rasp the sides _

(,llhe conlparlor cahinel an(:l i)ui the _'-_"-_/']"_//ql

compa<'lor (m its side (,i, u>p,)t die c<>incl ---.-_ F'.</ II

p')sts. Rcni(,vc I h(' sllipphig hast li(,m II1,..

[)otloln oIlh(, ( Oilli)a( ior. levelinglellS_

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) • , Jt ,tl

1os t on B 34-1/4 to 34-7/16

The top oft he conlpactor should be at least

Measure the height of your cabinet opening.

I/8" (3 mm) ti'om llte lop nfthe cabinet

)pelling.

The rear wheels arc preset tim atcabinet
opcnntg height ot 34 1, 4 (8 / cm)

(l+,stum A ).

1% at!just tor odmr cabinet opening heights,

1<)i)Sell screw jtlsl enough to dear stud fYoln
hole in position "A". M<)ve tile rear wheel and

slnd Io posilion "B" or "C" as needed lin your
ca})inel opening [neasulelllellt:

to 1/4 (6.4 mm) sp +c_ )et+_een t ae t< _ >tthe _o up d<>t md the top ol the c d+met opening.
Use pliers to lower leveling legs away tiom cabinet. Ac!jusl legs so there will be a 1/8" (3 rim)

Stand tim compactor upright.

cabinet. Place level inside on tim floor of the

Use pliers to lower leveling legs away fl-om |

cabinet. Check that the compacun islevel
fi-om ti'ont to back and side to skle. Ac!just the

leveling legs until the compactor is level.

P<>sitionC: 34-7/16" to ?,4-5/8"

Tighten s+few. Repeat lin ()lher rear wheel.

(87 to 87.5 cm)

(87.5 to 88 +rat)

CaNnel

g stud

Wheelbracket
assembly

Selftappingscrew{pivot}

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Determine ifyou want the conlpactor frame
or drawer front limb with tim cabinet fi-unt.

Adjust the retaining brackets to the cabinet
top as needed:

If the compactor frame is to be flush with the
cabinet front place retaining bracket screws

through "A'.

If thecompactordrawerfront istobe flushwith
the cabinetfront,place retaining bracket

screws through "C".

ff the compactor is to be midway between

"A" and "C", place retaining bracket screws

through "B".

Injury Hazard

Whenmovingor lifting thecompactor,usea glovetoprotect and cushion yourhand.
More thanoneperson is recommendedto lift ormove compactorbecause ofits size

and weight Useproper liftin9methods.
Failureto follow these instructionscould resultin inju_

Countertop

Retaining

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InstallationInstructions(cent).

Plug the )ower snpply cord into a properly
Move the compactor close to its final position.

gq-ounded receptacle.
Careflllly lift tile [iont slightly and roll

conq)actor into the cabinel openin_ until the
retaining brackets stop the unit.

Using the two #8 -I8 x 1/2" screws, tasten tile
retaining brackeus to the underskle of the

countertop with the mounting scre_s. If the

t)ra(kets CallllO[ De atfa( h(,d lO [llc underside

of countertop, atlach m<>unting (:lips to

brackets. Fasten +ompactor 1o cal)incl ti-<mt

;\rit[l nlounling screws throngh nlountilag clips.

Retainin9
bracket

i

bracket

Retaining_

Mounting_

0 Grasp sides of cnmpactor dl-awer and place bottom of drawer into U-acks. Lift at the handle so

the fi'ont of drawer will go over drawer stops. Close drawer. Check if drawer ()pens freely. If the
toe plate rubs against floor, see section below.

Adjusting the Toe Plate

lfdw lee plate nd_s the floor cow, ring, the toe

plate cleanmcc may bc (:h:mged as lolh _ws:

[_ Mark on each side _ff the toe plale the

anlllnnt o['loe plate dml rubs Ihc tlool
covering.

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[_ Remove d_c (Irawt, r honl the trail. See

Step 3.

_[tse ;I ruler aim a IX'rail {n <balk 1+,dlaW a

line between lilt' Illarks on (';R'h side o[toe

plale.

[_] Use scissors or uti]ily knifc to cut loe plate

al<mg line.

[_ Replace drawer. See Step I0. If toe plale

s t )s 1 ( \'cling, Jt.l)Cat these steps

Installing a Custom Panel

To order a colnr-nlatched trim kit f_)r tile

installation ofa custom-n_ade panel, contact

your local attthorized GE dealer.
To locate an authorized GE dealer in

your area, call the GE Answer Center

at 800-626-2000.

Available kits l;.)r custom-made panels are:

GPF82B(B/ack)
GPF82C(Bisque)

GPF82W(White)
GPF82S(Stainless Steel)

Custom-madepanel dimensions

23'%_"
(RO5era)

Flatpanel:A 7/32" (5.6 ram) thick panel is
required. This is the same thickness as a

standard 1/4" pl):wood Ol"paneling.

14%#

(372cm) [ (32rnm)

Raised

decorative

trim

Outer

sectionof

3/16#

(8mm)
bothsides

Raised panel; The outer section of the panel
mnst be 7/32 (5.(_ ram) th'ck t_ t nt{ trim.

Raised panel dimensions as sboxxal above.

1Vg'

23_V_6"
1605cm)

18rnrn)

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Beforeyoucall forservice...

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

O Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Compactor won't operate Compactor is unplugged • Make sure (otd is I)luggcd '41'('11t C]} i]llO _l

Drawer is hard Trash may have fallen • RelllOVe all?' II:lSh, l'hcz e is a sah=ty swilrh that c_luld

to close behind the drawer be blot ked.

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

working otHlet.

Circuit breaker/fuse is .i ( ',hot k h_m_t' t ill _il hruakt,_'s t\_st's, l/.cpim c

tripped/bloval filSCS ()l IUN('I blCilkUt.
Key-knob switch may not be • M_Lkc s01e the swil_ h is in Ihc ON[losilion.

in position

*'lhc s;_ill II nla\ nol h;r,c hccn held at STARTI, mg

_'llllllgh II_ Sl;II ! Ill(' ( (1111[)O( li(_ll _.'}t I_,'.

Drawer may not be closed ° (_heck Io zn_tkc stilt' IIic dla_ c] is lirnzlv ell)st,([.

Compactor has an automatic • Ifyou }lil;c.jtlsl COlll]);t_. ler_[ iepemcdly, dfis ])1 ole(lol
thermal cutout ma} hHvc olJcIIcd the ]/l(HOl cir( uit. Wait a fi.'w

i]]inutcs _tlld I]lC CtllOtll will reciosc auton]aticMly.

Drawer will not The ram is not all the • Make sin-,: the ram is in the up position. _l'tl111 the
open way up key-knob to STARTand release.

Little or no apparent Drawer is not full ° "l'he t-ll_tW('l-ml.lSt 1)_2:tl least l/2 tttll of trash belore

compaction enough you _dll see any _mlotll]t ot compacting. The ram does

i1()t (ra_cl all tht, way to th(" bottom. 'FJ_.sh in the bottom
of the drawer will be crashed during later cycles.

Drawer is not loaded • If anything gets between II_e lain and the drawer, the

tam MII return to the up position without compacting.

Too few items loaded • Compacting works best when only a few items are

loaded. Use the compacting cycle fi-equently for

best rcsuhs.

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TrashCompactorWarranty.

or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service,
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

call 80O-GE-CARES.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

OneYear
Fromthe dateof the

originalpurchase

Anypartof the compactor which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
During this full one-Fear warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor

and in-home service to replace the defective part.

What GE Will Not Cover:

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.

• Improper installation.

• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for

other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Toknow what your

legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.

• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.

• Incidental or consequential damage to personal property
caused bypossible defects with this appliance.

Warrantor: General Electric Company.Louisville, KY 40225

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Service TelephoneNumbers.

GEAnswerCenter_ /ntheU.S.:800.626.2000

The GE Answer Center ®is open 24 hours a day, 7 claysa week.

InCanada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 5800 Keaton Crescent,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5R 3K2.

In-HomeRepairServiceIntheU.S.:800-4.?2-2737

Expert GE repair ser_,ice is only a phone call m_ay.
InCanada, call 1-800-361-3400.

SpecialNeedsServiceIntheU.S.:800.626.2000

GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a banier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility. Inthe U.S., call 800-TDD.GEAC(800-833-4322).

InCanada,contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 5800 Keaton Crescent,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L.SR3K2.

ServiceContracts/nthe U.S.:800-626-2224

Purchase a GE service conu-act while your warranty is still in effect and you'll receive a
substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

InCanada, call 1-800461-3636.

Parts In the U.S.:800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard, and Discover cards are accepted).

Instructionscontainedin thismanualcoverprocedurestobe pedonnedbyanyuser.Otherservicing
generallyshouldbe referred to qualifiedservicepersonnelCautionmustbeexercised,since
improperservicingmaycauseunsafeoperation.

CustomersinCanadashouldconsulttheyellowpagesforyourlocalCameonumber.

ServiceSatisfaction

lfyou are not satisfied with the selwice you receive from GE:

First contact the people who sere'iced your appliance.
Nex_ if you are still no! pleased, in the U.S.. _,aite all the details-including your phone numbel_

t_): Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225; or,
in Canada. t() Director, (;_msumer Relations, Camco Inc., 5800 Keaton Crescent, Mississauga,

Ontario, Canada ISR 3K2.

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