Ge Gfc525t, Gfc520f-01, Gfb700f, Gfc525f-01, Gfc700f Owner's Manual

Disposall®

Food Waste Disposer

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Safety Information

Connecting Electricity . . . . . . 2, 3

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation Instructions

Attaching the Discharge

Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Components and Installation

of Sink Flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting Disposer to

Sink Flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Dimensions/Typical Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Dishwasher Connection . . . . . . . 6

Operating Instructions

Batch Feed Models . . . . . . . . . . .9

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . .10

Continuous Feed Models . . . . . .9

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call for

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Write the model and serial numbers for your disposall here:

Model # ______________________

Serial # ______________________

You can find them on a label on the bottom of the disposer.

Owner’s Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS

WARNING!

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■Read all the instructions before using the appliance.

■To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is required when an appliance is used near children.

■Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer.

■Turn the power switch to the off position before attempting to clear a jam or remove an object from the disposer.

■When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste disposer, use a long wooden object such as a wooden spoon or the wooden handle of a broom or mop.

■When attempting to remove objects from a waste disposer, use long-handled tongs or pliers. If the disposer is magnetically actuated, use only nonmagnetic tools.

■To reduce the risk of injury by materials that may be expelled by a waste disposer, do not put the following into a disposer:

a)Clam or oyster shells.

b)Caustic drain cleaners or similar products.

c)Glass, china or plastic.

d)Large whole bones.

e)Metal, such as bottle caps, tin cans, utensils or aluminum foil.

f)Hot grease or other hot liquids.

g)Whole corn husks.

■When not operating a disposer, leave the drain stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the disposer.

■For proper grounding instructions see the ELECTRICAL CONNECTION portion of this manual.

WARNING!

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures, call a qualified electrician.

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet; have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

For Models Equipped with a Grounded Cord:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. 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 all local codes and ordinances.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.	www.GEAppliances.com

WARNING!

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY (cont.)

If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures, call a qualified electrician.

The power cord and/or connections must comply with the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and ordinances.

For Models Not Equipped with a Cord:

If your disposer does not come equipped with a cord, you can connect it in two ways:

1.Attach a power cord, minimum 18″ in length and not to exceed 36″ in length.

or

2.Wire the disposer directly into the house current.

To Attach a Power Cord:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The power cord (to be installed) must have 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 all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

NOTE: Disconnect electric power to disposer circuit before installation. Turn the circuit breaker to the OFF position or remove the fuse.

A.Connect the disposer to 110–120 Volt, 60 Hz AC current only.

B.If a plug-in cord is used, use a threeprong plug. Ground wire should be attached to the ground screw in the bottom of the disposer (end bell).

Trace lead connected to this blade and attach that lead

to white wire on disposer. Ribbed Side

NOTE: When viewing face of electrical plug with grounding pin at top, the larger left blade is connected to the identified wire.

C.Use a cable clamp strain relief

connector where Strain Relief power cord enters

the disposer.

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To Wire Your Disposer Directly into the House Current:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

A.If you use BX cable:

1.Install the cable connector in the hole.

2.Connect white wire to white lead of disposer.

3.Connect black wire.

4.Connect bare ground wire.

If BX cable is not used, provide a separate ground wire to nearest reliable ground, using the screw in the end bell for the ground wire.

Red Reset Button

Ground Screw

Wire Nuts

To House Current

or Power Cord Remove Cover Plate

Bottom of the Disposer (end bell)

B.If your power supply does not include a ground wire, you must provide one unless metal cable is used. Attach a copper wire securely to disposer ground screw and attach other end of wire to a reliable ground. Use only UL approved ground clamp. If plastic pipe is used in your home, a qualified electrician should install a proper ground.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT – Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT – Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.

•Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills.

•Completion time – 1 hour

•Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

•Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

PREPARATION

1.Disconnect electrical power supply to disposer.

2.Remove old disposer or sink flange assembly.

3.Inspect drain line. If it is heavily coated with hardened grease and accumulations, rout out with a plumber’s snake.

4.Remove old sealing materials and gasketing from sink opening, both top and bottom.

NOTE: Top and bottom of sink surfaces must be free of any materials to prevent leaks.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers

• Channel lock pliers, slip joint

• Hammer

• Nut driver

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

•Steel punch or wooden dowel

•Petroleum jelly or liquid soap

•Hose clamp

•Dishwasher drain connector

•Adjustable pipe wrench

•Plumber’s putty (for cast sinks)

•Stepped rubber drain adapter

•Wire nuts

•Cable connector

•Flexible drain pipe

•Power cord kit (Part Number PM3X215GDS)

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