GE Monogram Compactor User Manual

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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

For quick reference, the model number is also located behind the key lock switch knob. Turn the knob to the OFF/LOCK position and remove it to reveal the model 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 SER VICE

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 some 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

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

Features of Your Compactor 4, 5

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

Operating Your Compactor....... 7

Care and Cleaning

Changing Front Panel................. 9

Cleaning—Inside and Outside... 8

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

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

Installation

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

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

Consumer Services 11

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

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

Warranty ..................... Back Cover

Important Safety Instructions

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 its 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

FEATURES OF YOUR COMPACTOR

Odor Control Panel

Drawer Handle– lift to pull out drawer

Model and Serial number location

Changeable Door Panels

Drawer Buttons

Container Latch

Quick Reference Model Number is located behind the Key Lock switch knob

Mount optional air freshener here (not included)

Key Lock Switch

Ram

Bag Caddy

Removable Trash Drawer

Leveling Legs

Models ZCG3100 and ZCG3300 come

with reversible black and white panels.

These units will also accept 1/4″ and 3/4″ custom panels.

Models ZCG3500 has a stainless steel

wrapped drawer panel.

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