GE APPLIANCES ZCGP150LII User Manual
Owner’s
Manual
Compactor
ZCGS150
ZCGP150
www.monogram.com
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Consumer Information
Compactor
Your new Monogram compactor makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical features or assiduous
attention to detail—or for all of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram compactor’s
superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your compactor
properly.
If you have any other questions, visit our Website at: www.monogram.com
Introduction
Contents
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 15, 16
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 13
Model and Serial Number Location . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using the Trash Compactor . . . . . . . . . .7–9
Trash Bag Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Compacting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Removing a Full Trash Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Consumer Information
Compactor
Before
using
your
compactor
Read this manual 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, there is a list of toll-free consumer
service numbers included on the Consumer
Services page in the back section of this
manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: www.monogram.com
Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers
You can locate your model and serial numbers
on the label on the front of the frame.
Before sending in the card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial 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
& money
Before you request service, check the Problem
Solver in the back of this manual.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
If you
need service
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this manual.
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 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, contact us
on our website, write all the details—including
your phone number—or write to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This compactor must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not
receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your compactor, you can receive one by visiting
our Website at www.monogram.com
.
• This compactor is for household use only.
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
• 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 knob 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.
• Be careful when cleaning the inside of the
cabinet or trash drawer. Glass fragments may
be stuck to the ram, imbedded in the drawer
surface or lying in the bottom of the cabinet.
• Do not install or store compactor where it will
be exposed to outside conditions.
• Make sure the compactor is properly installed
and leveled on a floor that can support its
weight.
• Do not touch moving parts.
• Do not compact food waste such as raw meat
and fish, rinds, personal hygiene items and
disposable diapers. These items create very
strong odors and should not go into the
compactor.
• Do not use as a freestanding unit. Use only as
a built-in unit.
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 lit cigarettes, cigars, or other
hot or burning items.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overload your appliance.
• Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp
objects can pierce the bag and cause injury. Do
not overload trash bag with heavy material such
as glass.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• To prevent hazard of electrical shock,
this compactor must be properly installed and
grounded in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
• 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 service technician.
• Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when
subsequently used.
• 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.
• Follow National Electric Codes or prevailing
local codes and ordinances. This appliance
must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz and
connected to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or
20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
• If the electric supply provided does not
meet the above requirements, call a licensed
electrician.
• We recommend that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third grounding prong from the
power cord.
• This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least resistance
for electric current.
• 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
local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper
connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
• Do not modify the plug with this appliance.
If it will not fit the outlet installed, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
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Compactor
Features
Drawer Handle
Door Panel
Foot Pedal Drawer
Opener and
Compactor
Activation
Toe Kick
ON/OFF Knob
Drawer Safety
Switch
Model and Serial
number location
Bag Retainer
Buttons
Moveable Side
Door Latch
Trash Bag
Caddy
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Using the Trash Compactor
Compactor
ON/OFF
Knob
The removable knob is provided for your
protection as a safety measure. When the knob
switch is in the OFF position, the compactor
will not operate.
Child Lockout Instructions:
Lock the compactor when it is not in
use, by removing the knob. This will keep
children from operating the compactor and
prevent anyone from tampering with it.
Drawer
Safety
Switch
The compactor has two safety switches to
ensure that the drawer is in its fully closed
position for operation. The compactor will not
cycle without the drawer being fully closed.
How 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.
NOTE: The trash drawer must be at least 1/2
full before you will notice compaction because
the ram does not travel all the way down into
the drawer. By adding trash, compaction is
transferred to the items below until all trash is
compacted.
Trash Bag Installation
Before installing a new bag, be sure that:
1. The drawer side is securely locked.
2. The container is clean and free of sharp
debris that may puncture the bag.
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. These bags are available from
your dealer or Factory Service Center. Ask
for catalog number WC60X5017. If you prefer,
you can order by mail. A handy order form is
provided with your compactor and is included
in every replacement bag package.
To install a new bag:
1. Place the bag into the drawer over the bag
caddy. 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.
3. Press inside of bag against the drawer
bottom, sides and corners for a smooth fit.
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Using the Trash Compactor
Compactor
Loading
Slightly lift and pull the compactor door
handle or press the foot pedal and pull the
drawer out.
Remember:
• To help keep the ram clean when compacting
messy food waste, place a couple of folded
sheets of newspaper on top of the load to be
compacted.
• 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 in.
• Folded newspaper is also helpful when
compacting a large glass bottle, or several
bottles or jars, or any other items that might
shatter.
• 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.
Compacting
To start the compactor:
1. Turn the knob to ON.
2. Make sure the drawer is fully closed.
3. Lift the foot pedal up to start cycle.
The ram travels downward into the
drawer, compacting 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.
The cycle takes less than 30 seconds. As the
trash drawer fills with trash, cycle time gets
progressively shorter.
NOTES:
• You will not see compacting of trash the
first few times you load. The compactor
drawer should be about 1/2 full before the
compactor can begin to compress the load.
• Glass bottles can make a loud noise when they
break during compaction. This is normal.
Also, bottles in the trash drawer will not
always break during the first cycle. Breaking
glass and associated noise may occur several
cycles later, depending on the type and
volume of the trash.
• When bottles and cans are compacted,
small tears in the bag may occur. This is
normal and in no way affects the performance
of the compactor. Keep the bag away from
your body to prevent injury from sharp
objects that may have pierced the bag.
CAUTION:
• Do not apply too much force when turning
the knob. The knob should always rotate
easily. Forcing may break the knob and
damage the switch.
• When 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 compactor from
operating. To remove such items from behind
the drawer, open the drawer and remove it to
clean them out. See the Care and Cleaning
section.
To stop the compactor:
The compactor may be stopped at any time.
1. Attempting to open the drawer while the
ram is moving will stop the ram. The safety
switch will activate.
2. Close the drawer completely and the ram
will travel back to the UP position.
3. Open the drawer fully and turn the knob
to OFF.
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Using the Trash Compactor
Compactor
1. Pull the drawer completely open.
2. Remove the top of the bag from the bag
retainer buttons. Pull up all four bag cuffs.
3. Push the side-lock latch down and tilt the
drawer side open.
4. Lift the bag out, using the bag caddy.
Removing a Full Trash Bag
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Care and Cleaning of the Compactor
Compactor
Cleaning
the Unit
As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued
satisfaction. Before cleaning the compactor, turn the knob to the OFF
position and remove. If you will be away for more than a couple of days,
remove the compactor bag. Lock the compactor by removing the knob,
and store it in a safe place.
Stainless steel panels:
Stainless steel panels can be cleaned with
Cerama Bryte®or a similar product using a
clean, soft cloth.
Cerama Bryte is available from GE Parts by
calling 800.626.2002.
To clean the drawer interior:
1. Remove the bag. See page 9.
2. Wear protective gloves. There may be bits of
glass in the drawer. Press the side door latch
down.
3. Hold the side door latch and tilt the side of
the drawer until the latch clears the drawer
front. The drawer side can be removed by
tilting and sliding it out.
4. Wash with a damp cloth using warm, soapy
water. Rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.
5. If the drawer side was removed, slide it back
into the tilted position.
6. Press the side door latch down while pressing
the side to the upright position. Lock the
side door latch.
To clean the cabinet interior:
1. Pull the drawer out until it stops. Note the
tracks in which the drawer rollers move.
2. 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.
3. Vacuum 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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