GE GCG1580, GCG1500, GCG1700 User Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

Removing a Full Trash Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Using the Trash Compactor . . . . . . . . .5–6

Care and Cleaning

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

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Consumer Support

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

Product Registration

for Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . 11, 12

Product Registration

for Customers in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . 9, 10

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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GCG1500 GCG1580 GCG1700

165D4700P330 49-55010 11-05 JR

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model

# ______________

Serial # ______________

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

Trash Compactors

Owner’s Manual

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

■ This compactor is for household use only. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■ 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.

■ CHILD LOCK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS: Turn the 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.

■ 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 outside conditions.

■ 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, rinds, personal hygiene items and disposable diapers. These items create very strong odors and should not go into the compactor.

■ Do not use as a freestanding unit. Use only as a built-in unit.

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 lit 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.

■ Do not overload your appliance.

■ Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp

objects can pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not overload trash bag with heavy material such as glass.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Troubleshooting TipsConsumer Support

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

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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.

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

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

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.

About the trash compactor.

Features

DRAWER HANDLE

DOOR PANEL

FOOT PEDAL DRAWER OPENER AND COMPACTOR ACTIVATION

TOE KICK

ON/OFF KNOB

DRAWER SAFETY SWITCH

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL

BAG RETAINER BUTTONS

MOVEABLE SIDE DOOR LATCH

Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning

Troubleshooting TipsConsumer Support

Consumer SupportCare and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips

Operating InstructionsSafety Instructions

Using the trash compactor.

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What It Does and How It Works

Your compactor reduces household trash to as little as one-fourth of its original volume. It compacts most refuse, including paper, cans, bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings,

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

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 at least 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.

ON/OFF Knob

The removable knob is provided for your protection as a safety measure. When the knob switch is in the OFF position, the compactor will not operate.

Child Lockout Instructions:

Lock the compactor when it is not in use, by removing the knob. This will keep children from operating the compactor and prevent anyone from tampering with it.

Drawer Safety Switch

The compactor has two safety switches to ensure that the drawer is in its fully closed position for operation. The compactor will not cycle without the drawer being fully closed.

Trash Bag Installation

Before installing a new bag, be sure that:

The drawer side is securely locked.

The container is clean and free of sharp debris that may puncture the bag.

Reinforced plastic 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.

Loading

Slightly lift and pull the compactor door handle or press the foot pedal and pull the drawer out.

Remember:

■ To help keep the ram clean when compacting messy food waste, place a couple of folded sheets of newspaper on top of the load to be compacted.

■ Items too bulky to go into the drawer can be folded to fit. If it cannot be folded to fit into the drawer, do not attempt to force it in.

■ Folded newspaper is also helpful when compacting a large glass bottle, or several bottles or jars, or any other items that might shatter.

■ Although it is not necessary to compact until the drawer is full or nearly full, we suggest that, for maximum compaction, you start the compactor each time a significant amount of trash is added.

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