Ge Gcg950-01, Gcg950t-02, Gcg950t-03, Gcg950-03, Gcg950t-01 Owner's Manual

Use and Care Guide

Trash Compactor

Safety Instructions.........................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Features of Your Compactor...................4, 5

Trash Bag Installation....................................6

Operating Your Compactor..........................7

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning—Inside and Outside.................8, 9

When Going on Vacation .............................8

Problem Solver...............................10

More questions ?…call

GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

Installation

Electrical Requirements................................9

Grounding.........................................................9

Consumer Services...................11

Appliance Registration..................................2

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

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 NEED SER VICE

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.

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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IMPOR TANT 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 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.

Important Safety Instructions

• 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.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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FEATURES OF YOUR COMPACTOR

Bag Storage
Compartment

Odor Control
Panel

Drawer Handle–
lift to pull out
drawer

Key Lock Switch

Mount optional
air freshener here
(not included)

Drawer
Buttons

Changeable
Door Panels

Container Latch

Ram

Bag Caddy

Removable
Trash Drawer

Leveling Legs

Model and
Serial Number
Location

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