TRASH COMPACTORS
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . .3
USING THE TRASH COMPACTOR
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . .8
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . . 10
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CONSUMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . 12
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OWNER’S MANUAL
UCG1500 Series
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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 ELECTRICALAPPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF YOUR COMPACTOR:
Ŷ 1HYHU FRPSDFW VKRWJXQ VKHOOV FDUWULGJHV IRU firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly explosive.
Ŷ 1HYHU FRPSDFW IODPPDEOH PDWHULDOV VXFK DV SDLQW oilor gasoline-saturated rags, engine starting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.—spontaneous combustion or explosive vapor concentrations could occur.
Ŷ 1HYHU FRPSDFW FRQWDLQHUV RI WR[LF FKHPLFDOV VXFK as strong insecticides or other poisonous materials— compaction could release hazardous fumes.
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INFORMATION SAFETY
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING WHEN USING ELECTRICALAPPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
Ŷ 7R SUHYHQW KD]DUG RI HOHFWULFDO VKRFN WKLV FRPSDFWRU must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
ŶDo 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 service technician.
ŶDo not take apart this appliance. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when subsequently used.
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NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified person.
ŶDo not use an adapter plug or an extension cord with this appliance.
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ŶWe recommend that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
ŶDo not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third grounding prong from the power cord.
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WARNING PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Getting started
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COMPACTOR THE USING
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USING THE COMPACTOR
Getting started
What It Does and How It Works
Your compactor reduces household trash to as little as one-fourth of its original volume.
It compacts most refuse, including paper, cans, bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings, sweepings and some food wastes.
Drop trash into the disposable bag (designed for compactor use) that lines the compactor trash drawer and close the drawer. When you start the compactor, an electrically-operated ram moves down into the drawer, compacts trash, moves back up again—and the compactor shuts off automatically.
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Damage may occur if door is opened during cycle.
ON/OFF Knob
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Lock the compactor when it is not in use, by removing |
position, the compactor will not operate. |
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Drawer Safety Switch
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Trash Bag Installation
Before installing a new bag, be sure that:
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Reinforced plastic bags came with your compactor and are ready to be installed.
You must use the specially designed heavy-duty trash bags included with your compactor. 7KHVH EDJV DUH available from your dealer or Factory Service Center. Ask for catalog number WC60X5017.
To order bags, call toll-free:
US: 877.959.8688 or GEApplianceparts.com Canada: 800.661.1616 or www.GEAppliances.ca
To install a new bag:
1Place the bag into the drawer. Open the bag and pull the top edges over the drawer top.
2 Lock the bag in place by pulling the four prepunched holes over the bag retainer buttons. Holes will expand over the buttons without harming the bag.
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Ŷ Items too bulky to go into the drawer can be folded to fit. If it cannot be folded to fit into the drawer, do not attempt to force it.
Ŷ Folded newspaper is also helpful when compacting a large glass bottle, or several bottles or jars, or any other items that might shatter.
Ŷ Although it is not necessary to compact until the drawer is full or nearly full, we suggest that, for maximum compaction, you start the compactor each time a significant amount of trash is added.
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Getting started
Compacting
To start the compactor:
1 7XUQ WKH NQRE WR ON.
2 Make sure the drawer is fully closed.
3Lift the foot pedal up until you hear the cycle start. Release the foot pedal and the compactor will complete the cycle automatically.
7KH UDP WUDYHOV GRZQZDUG LQWR WKH GUDZHU FRPSDFWLQJ the trash. At the bottom of the stroke, the ram automatically reverses direction, retracts out of the drawer, returns to its starting position, and the compactor shuts off automatically.
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ŶDo not apply too much force when turning the knob. 7KH NQRE VKRXOG DOZD\V URWDWH HDVLO\ )RUFLQJ may break the knob and damage the switch.
ŶWhen emptying waste baskets into the trash drawer, some items may spill into the compactor behind the drawer. Items behind the drawer could prevent it from closing completely and prevent the
7KH F\FOH WDNHV OHVV WKDQ VHFRQGV $V WKH WUDVK drawer fills with trash, cycle time gets progressively shorter.
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To stop the compactor:
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3 Open the drawer fully and turn the knob to OFF.
Removing a Full Trash Bag
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CARE AND CLEANING
Care and cleaning
Cleaning the Unit
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To clean the outside:
Wipe with a clean damp cloth.
Painted panels:
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Stainless steel panels:
Stainless steel panels can be cleaned with Cerama
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To clean the drawer interior:
1 Removesection. the bag. See the Removing a Full Trash Bag
2:HDU SURWHFWLYH JORYHV 7KHUH PD\ EH ELWV RI JODVV LQ the drawer. Press the side door latch down.
3Hold the side door latch down and tilt the side of the drawer until the latch clears the drawer front.
4 Wipe with a damp cloth.
5Press the side door latch down while pressing the side to the upright position. Lock the side door latch.
To clean the cabinet interior:
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2Wear protective gloves. Lift the front to clear the drawer stops. Grab the drawer on both sides. Pull it out the rest of the way and set it aside.
3Vacuum inside of the cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash should be cleaned up by hand, or use a vacuum designed to pick up liquid.
4 Wash, rinse and dry the inside.
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