UseandCareGuide
Trash Compactor
Safety Instructions......................... |
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Operating Instructions, Tips |
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Features of Your Compactor................... |
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Trash Bag Installation.................................... |
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Operating Your Compactor.......................... |
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Care and Cleaning |
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Cleaning—Inside and Outside................. |
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When Going on Vacation ............................. |
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Problem Solver............................... |
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More questions ?…call |
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GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Installation |
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Electrical Requirements................................ |
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Grounding......................................................... |
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Consumer Services................... |
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Appliance Registration.................................. |
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Model and Serial Numbers .......................... |
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Warranty ........................................ |
Back Cover |
Compactall® Compactor Model GCG950
GE Quality Product
HELP US HELP YOU…
Before using your compactor, read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new compactor properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
24 hours a day,
7 days a week
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them by pulling the drawer out and locating the rating label on the inside wall.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your compactor. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your compactor.
If you received a damaged compactor…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the compactor.
Save time and money. Before you call for service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances
Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:
•This compactor is for household use only. Use this appliance only for it’s intended purpose as described in the Use and Care book.
•To prevent hazard of electrical shock, this compactor must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. SAVE YOUR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE SHOULD YOU MOVE OR RELOCATE YOUR COMPACTOR. If you did not receive an Installation Instruction sheet with your compactor, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.
•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 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.
•When cleaning the inside of the cabinet, be careful. Glass fragments may be stuck to
the ram or be lying in the bottom of the cabinet.
•When cleaning the trash drawer, be careful. Glass fragments may be imbedded in the surface of the drawer.
•Do not touch moving parts.
•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 serviceman.
•Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when subsequently used.
•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.
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.
•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.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Instructions Safety Important
Bag Storage
Compartment
Odor Control
Panel
Drawer Handle– lift to pull out drawer
Drawer
Buttons
Changeable
Door Panels
Key Lock Switch
Mount optional air freshener here
(not included)
Ram
Model and
Serial Number
Location
Bag Caddy
Removable
Trash Drawer
Container Latch
Leveling Legs
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