GE GCG1700R0II, GCG1580R0SS, GCG1580L0SS, GCG1500L0WW, GCG1500L0BB Owner’s Manual
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Safety Instructions .............. 2-3
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Operating Instructions
Compacting ............................ 6
Features ................................ 4
Loading ................................ S
Removing a FullTrashBag ............. 6
Trash Bag Installation ..................5
Using the Trash Compactor ......... 5-6
Careand Cleaning
Cleaning the Unit ....................... 7
Troubleshooting Tips ............. 8
ConsumerSupport
Consumer Support ................... 12
Product Registration
for Customers in Canada .......... 9, 10
Warrantg ............................. 11
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Model #
Serial #
You can find them on the label
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165D4700P385 49-55061-i 09-09JR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Foryour safety,the information in thismanual must befollowed to minimize the riskof fire or
explosion,electricshock,or to preventpropert_ldamage, personal injur_l,ordeath.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
• This compactor is for household use only. Use PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE 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.
OF YOURCOMPACTOR:
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.
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.
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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.
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ELECTRICALSAFETY
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,orafter damage in any manner.
Havethe applianceexamined,repaired,or
adjusted by an authorized servicetechnician.
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.
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.
A WARNING:Improper connection of
the equipment grounding conductor can result
in a riskof electric shock. Checkwith a qualified
electricianif you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance isproperly 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.
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If the electric supply provided does not meet
the above requirements, call a licensed
electrician.
• We recommend that a separate circuit
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This compactor must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If blou did not receive an Installation Instruction Manual, you can receive one by visiting
GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737) in the United States. In Canada, visit
www.GEAppllances.ca or call 1.800.561.3344.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
About the trash compactor.
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Features
DRAWERHANDLE
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DOOR PANEL
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FOOTPEDALDRAWEROPENERAND
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COMPACTORACTIVATION
O TOEKICK
O ON/OFF KNOB
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DRAWERSAFETYSWITCH
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MODELAND SERIALNUMBER LABEL
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BAG RETAINERBUTTONS
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O MOVEABLESIDEDOOR LATCH
Usingthe trash compactor. GEAppliances.com
What It Does and How It Works
Yourcompoctor reduceshousehold trosh to os little os one-fourth of its originol volume.
Itcompocts most refuse,including poper,cons, bottles,jors, plostic contoiners, wroppings,
sweepings ond some food wostes.
Droptrosh into the disposoblebog (designedfor compoctor use)thot linesthe compoctor
trash drawer andclosethe drawer. When you start the compactor, an electricallg-operated
ram moves down intothe drawer,compacts trash, moves back up again-and the compactor
shuts off automaticallg.
NOTE:Thetrash drawer must be at least1/2 full before gou will noticecompaction because
the ram does not travel all the wag down into the drawer.Bgadding trash, compaction is
transferred to the items below untilall trash is compacted.
ON/OFF Knob
The removoble knob isprovided for gour
protection oso sofetg meosure.When the
knob switch isin the OFFposition, the
compoctor will not operote.
Drawer Safety Switch
Thecompactor hastwo safetg switchesto ensurethot the drawer isin itsfullg closed position
for operation.The compactor will not cgcle without the drawer beingfullg closed.
Child Lockout Instructions:
Lockthe compoctor when it isnot in use,bg
removing the knob. Thiswill keepchildren
from operoting the compoctor ond prevent
ongone from tompering with it.
Trash Bag Installation
Beforeinstalling anew bag, be sure that:
r_ The drower side issecurelglocked.
I--51The contoiner is clean ond free of shorp
debristhot moy puncturethe bog.
Reinforcedplostic bogscome with gour
compoctor ond ore reodg to beinstolled.
You must use the specially designed
heavy-duty trash bags included with your
compactor. Thesebogs ore ovoiloble from
gour deoler or FoctorgServiceCenter.Ask for
cotolog numberWC6OXIO005.
Toorder bogs,coil toll-free:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002(U.S.)
800.661.1616(Canada)
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www.GEAppfiances.ca(Canada)
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Slightlglift and pullthe compactor door
handle or pressthe foot pedal and pull
the drawer out.
Remember:
• Tohelp keepthe ram cleanwhen
compacting messgfood waste, placea
coupleof folded sheetsof newspaper
on top ofthe loadto be compacted.
• Items too bulkg to go into the drawer can
be folded to fit. Ifit cannot be folded to fit
into the drawer, do not attempt to force it.
Toinstall a new bag:
r_ Plocethe bog into the drower. Open
the bog ond pull the top edgesover
the drower top.
[] Lockthe bag in ploce bg pullingthe
four prepunched holesover the bag
retoiner buttons.Holeswill expondover
the buttons without harming the bog.
r3-] Pressinside of baq against the
drawer bottom, sidlesand corners
for a smooth fit.
• Foldednewspaper is olso helpful when
compacting a large glass bottle, or several
bottles orjars, orang other itemsthat
might shatter.
• Although it isnot necessargto compact
until the drawer isfull or nearlg full,we
suggestthat, for maximum compaction,
you stort the compoctor eoch time o
significant amount of trash is added.
Usingthe trash compactor.
Compacting
Tostart the compactor:
El] Turnthe knobto ON.
[_ Makesure the drawer isfullg closed.
r3] Lift the foot pedal up to start cycle.
performance of the compactor. Keep
the bag awag from gour bodg to prevent
injurg from sharp objects that mag have
piercedthe bag.
CAUTION:
The ram travels downward into the drawer,
compacting the trash. At the bottom of the
stroke,the ram automatically reverses
direction,retracts out ofthe drawer,returns
to itsstarting position,and the compactor
shutsoff automatically.
Thecycle takes lessthan 30 seconds.Asthe
trash drawer fillswith trash, cycle time gets
progressively shorter.
NOTES:
• You will not see compacting oftrash the
first few times you load.The compactor
drawer should be about 1/2 full before
the compactor can begin to compress
the load.
• Glassbottles can make a loud noise
when they break during compaction. This
isnormal. Also,bottles in the trash drawer
will not alwags breakduring the first cgcle.
Breakingglass and associated noise mag
occur several cycles later,depending on
the tgpe and volume of the trash.
• When bottles andcans are compacted,
smalltears in the bag may occur. This
isnormal and in no wag affects the
Do not apply too much force when
turning the knob. The knobshould alwags
rotate easilg. Forcingmag breakthe knob
and damage the switch.
When emptying waste baskets into the
trash drawer, some items may spill into
the compactor behind the drawer. Items
behind the drawer could prevent it from
closing completelg and prevent the
compactor from operating. To remove
such itemsfrom behindthe drawer, open
the drawer and remove it to cleanthem
out. Seethe Coreand Cleaningsection.
Tostop the compactor:
Thecompactor may be stopped at ang time.
r-fJ Attempting to openthe drawer while
the ram ismoving will stop the ram.
The safetg switch will activate.
[] Closethe drawer completelg and the
ram will travel back to the UPposition.
r3] open the drawer fullg and turn the knob
to OFF.
Removing a Full Trash Bag
[_] Pullthe drawer completelg open.
Removethe top of the bagfrom the
bag retainer buttons.Pullup all four
bag cuffs.
r_ Pushthe side-locklatch down and tilt
the drawer sideopen.
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r_ Liftthe bag out.
Careand cleaning of the compactor. 6EAppliances.com
As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued satisfaction. Before cleaning the compactor,
turn the knob to the OFFposition and remove it. If you will be away for more than a couple of dabls, remove the
compactor bag. Lock the compactor by removing the knob and store it in a safe place.
Cleaning the Unit
Toclean the outside:
Wipewith a cleandamp cloth.
Painted panels:
Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when
the compactor isnew,and then severaltimes
a year.
Stainless steelpanels:
Stainlesssteel panels can be cleaned with
Cerama Bryte®or a similarproduct using a
clean, soft cloth.
Cerama Bryte isavailable from GEPartsby
calling 800.626.2002(U.S.)or 800.661.1616
(Canada).
Tocleanthe drawer interior:
r4] Wash with a damp cloth using warm,
soapy water. Rinseandthen dry with
a soft cloth.
[_ Ifthe drawer sidewas removed,slide it
back into the tilted position.
j_ Pressthe sidedoor latch down while
pressing the side to the upright position.
Lockthe side door latch.
Toclean the cabinetinterior:
[_ Pullthe drawer out until it stops.
Notethe tracks inwhich the drawer
rollers move.
j_] Liftthe front to clear the drawer stops.
Grab the drawer on both sides. Pullit out
the restof the way and set it aside.
_7_ Removethe bag.Seepage 6.
[_ Wear protective gloves.Theremay be
bits of glass in the drawer. Pressthe
sidedoor latch down.
Holdthe sidedoor latch and tilt
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the side of the drawer until the latch
clears the drawer front. The drawer side
can be removed by tilting and sliding it
out.
Vacuum insideof the cabinet. Liquid
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spillsor wet trash should be cleaned up
by hand,or usea vacuum designedto
pick up liquid.
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[] Wash,rinse and dry the inside.
Before you call for service...
_ Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Compactor won't Compactor is unplugged • Make sure the cord is plugged securelg into a
operate working outlet.
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Checkhouse circuit breakers/fuses. Replace
tripped/blown fusesor resetbreaker.
Knob switchmag not be • Makesure the switch isinthe ON position.
in the ONposition
Footpedal mag not belifted • Liftfoot pedalup momentarilg until compaction cgcle
up long enough to start cgcle starts.
Drawer mag not be closed • Checkto make surethe drawer isfirmlg closed.
Compactor has an automatic • If gou have just compacted repeatedlg, this protector
thermal motor reset mag have opened the motor circuit. Wait a few
minutes and the motor reset will reclose
automaticallg.
Drawer is hard Trash meg have fallen • Remove ang trash.
to close behind the drawer
Drawer will not The ram is not all the • Liftup on the foot pedal and release to allow ram to
open wag up complete a cgcle.
Little or no apparent Drawer is not full • The drawer must be at least 1/2 fullof trash before
compaction enough gou willsee ang amount of compacting. The ram does
not travel all the wag to the bottom. Trash inthe bottom
of the drawer willbe crushed during later cgcles.
Trash is stuck between mm • Remove ang trash.
and basket
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