GE GFC720N, GFC525N, GFC520N, GFC1020N Owner’s Manual

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Food Waste Disposer

DISPOSALL®

SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . .3

USING THE DISPOSER

Continuous Feed Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Batch Feed Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Components and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Installation of Sink Flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Dishwasher Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Attach the Discharge Elbow. . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Connect Disposer to Sink Flange . . . . . . . 10 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Some Typical Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . 12

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CONSUMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . 16

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #_________________

Serial # _________________

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

OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GFC320N

GFC325N

GFC520N

GFC525N

GFC530N

GFC535N

GFC720N

GFB760N

GFC1020N

ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/

ESPAÑOL

GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

WARNING WHEN USING YOUR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

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the disposer is magnetically actuated, use only nonmagnetic tools.

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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

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CONNECTING ELECTRICITY portion of this manual.

CONNECTING ELECTRICITY

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

WARNING 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. 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: 7KLV GLVSRVHU PXVW be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock in the event of a malfunction or breakdown. Grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current.

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INFORMATION SAFETY

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CONNECTING ELECTRICITY (Cont)

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

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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

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2. Wire the disposer directly into the house current.

To Attach a Power Cord:

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electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

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

B.If a plug-in cord is used, use

a three prong plug. Ground wire should be attached to the ground screw in the bottom of the disposer (end bell).

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: 7KLV GLVSRVHU PXVW 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.

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2.Connect white wire to white lead of disposer with a wire nut. Connect black wire to black lead of disposer with a wire nut. Connect bare ground

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B.If your power %RWWRP RI WKH 'LVSRVHU HQG EHOO 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

ZLUH WR D UHOLDEOH JURXQG 8VH RQO\ 8/ DSSURYHG ground clamp. If plastic pipe is used in your home, a qualified electrician should install a proper ground.

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Using the Disposer

READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 3 AND 4 BEFORE USING THIS DISPOSER.

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Continuous Feed Models

A.Remove the sink stopper and turn on a medium flow of cold water.

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C. 6FUDSH LQ IRRG ZDVWH 7R VSHHG XS IRRG ZDVWH disposal, cut or break up large bones, rinds and cobs. Large bones and fibrous husks require considerable grinding time and are more easily

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D.Before turning the disposer off, let the water and

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E.'R QRW XVH KRW ZDWHU ZKLOH UXQQLQJ WKH GLVSRVHU &ROG water will keep food waste and fats solid so they can be flushed down the drain.

Batch Feed Models

A.Remove the sink stopper and turn on a medium flow of cold water.

B. Scrape in food waste.

C. Inset the stopper to start the disposer. One

of the 2 small slots in the stopper base must line up with the switch plunger inside the neck

of the disposer.

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small slots in the stopper.

Push down firmly to start.

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Lift the stopper to shut the disposer off.

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Large	Medium	Small

WARNING Do not tamper with stopper or use anything other than the supplied stopper to move the plunger that actuates the on/off switch inside the neck of the disposer.

Helpful Hints

A.Be sure the disposer is empty before using the dishwasher so it can drain properly.

B.You may want to leave the stopper in the drain when

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FRQVLGHUDEOH FXWWLQJ WLPH )RU WKLV UHDVRQ \RX may prefer to place them in the trash can or trash compactor.

DISPOSER THE USING

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Care and Cleaning

THE MOTOR IS PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED FOR LIFE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE YOUR DISPOSER. 7KH GLVSRVHU LV VHOI FOHDQLQJ DQG VFRXUV LWVHOI ZLWK HDFK XVH

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as they cause serious corrosion of metal parts. through the disposer. A dozen ice cubes sprinkled with

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cleaning or replacement. Remove the splash guard by

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CARE AND CLEANING

Installation Instructions Disposer

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.ca

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

STOP Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

•Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.

•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

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PREPARATION

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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: 7RS DQG ERWWRP RI VLQN VXUIDFHV PXVW EH IUHH of any materials to prevent leaks.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION

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GE GFC720N, GFC525N, GFC520N, GFC1020N Owner’s Manual

Groove

Bottom Bead

Hand-tighten sink flange

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

COMPONENTS AND INSTALLATION

	COMPONENTS
		*Stopper
		*Removable
		Splash Guard
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		Rubber Sink
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	Sink
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	Assembly	Sink
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		Cushion
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	Elbow Gasket
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Hopper
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End Bell		Elbow
End Bell	Rating Label
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Connections)	in this Area

*Not used with batch feed model

INSTALLATION OF SINK FLANGE

(Read completely before starting.)

Correctly Installed Sink Flange

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	Bottom Bead of	Ring
	Bottom Bead of	Sink
	Cushion Mount	Sink
	Cushion Mount	)ODQJH
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	Open Area
	No Obstruction	Mount Ring should be
	Groove	free to move up and down
	Groove	Cushion
	Bottom	Cushion
	Bottom	Mount
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(shown for proper orientation)

NOTE: 3D\ FORVH DWWHQWLRQ WR WKH RUGHU RI WKH VLQN flange parts, as they have been correctly assembled by the factory.

A. 'LVDVVHPEOH WKH VLQN IODQJH DVVHPEO\ IURP WKH disposer by turning the mount ring to the left (clockwise) and removing it.

B.Raise the mount ring toward the top of the sink flange. Remove the cushion mount and the mount ring. You may want to practice installing the cushion mount at this point before you are under the sink.

C. 8QVFUHZ WKH VXSSRUW ULQJ IURP WKH VLQN IODQJH DQG remove the fiber gasket. You are now left with the sink flange and the rubber gasket.

D.The rubber gasket is used instead of plumbers putty with stainless steel sinks. Some cast iron sinks will require putty.

E.If no putty is used, insert the sink flange through

WKH UXEEHU JDVNHW LQWR WKH VLQN RSHQLQJ 'R QRW turn the flange once it is seated.

F.If you use putty instead of the gasket, form a ring around the underside of the sink flange. Insert the flange into the sink opening, press down hard to

VTXHH]H RXW H[FHVV SXWW\ )RU XQGHU WKH VLQN WULP off excess putty flush with the bottom edge of the sink opening.

G. )URP XQGHUQHDWK WKH VLQN slip the fiber gasket onto the exposed sink flange. With arrows pointing up, screw the support ring onto the sink

flange and hand-tighten until the sink flange will not move.

At this point you may want to insert the stopper in the sink and fill with water to check the sink flange seal and insure there are no leaks.

H. 3ODFH WKH PRXQW ULQJ RYHU the sink flange and hold in place while installing the cushion mount (large side down). Make sure the groove on the inside of the cushion mount fits over the

lip on the sink flange, similar to putting the lid on a plastic container. Run your fingers around the entire cushion mount with slight pressure.

Cushion Mount Detail

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seated, the mount ring can be pulled downward over the cushion mount and will be free to turn.

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Installation Instructions

DISHWASHER CONNECTION (IF REQUIRED)

If you are connecting to a dishwasher, complete the following step. If a dishwasher is not to be connected,

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1 KNOCK OUT PLUG		2 CONNECT HOSE
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GRZHO NQRFN RXW WKH HQWLUH SOXJ 'R QRW XVH D		clamp. If the hose size is different, you will need
screwdriver or sharp instrument. When knockout		a stepped rubber adapter.
plug falls into disposer, you may remove it or
simply grind it up when
the disposer is used.	Knock out
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the disposer in any
way, but may take
some time to grind,		Stepped Rubber Adapter
over the course of		Stepped Rubber Adapter
several uses.		Hose Clamp
several uses.