GE Trash Compactor GCG1500 User Manual

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3  
Owner’s Manual  
Operating Instructions  
GCG1500  
GCG1580  
GCG1700  
Compacting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Removing a Full Trash Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Trash Bag Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Using the Trash Compactor . . . . . . . . .5–6  
Care and Cleaning  
Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Consumer Support  
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . Back Cover  
Product Registration  
for Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . 11, 12  
Product Registration  
for Customers in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . 9, 10  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Write the model and serial  
numbers here:  
Model # ______________  
Serial # ______________  
You can find them on the label  
on the front of the frame.  
165D4700P330 49-55010 11-05 JR  
 
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:  
I To prevent hazard of electrical shock,  
this compactor must be properly installed  
and grounded in accordance with the  
Installation Instructions before it is used.  
I We recommend that a separate circuit  
serving only this appliance be provided.  
I Do not, under any circumstances, cut or  
remove the third grounding prong from the  
power cord.  
I 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.  
I 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.  
I Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect  
reassembly can cause electric shock when  
subsequently used.  
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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.  
I Unplug the compactor before making any  
repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that  
any servicing be performed by a qualified  
person.  
I Do not use an adapter plug or an extension  
WARNING: Improper connection of the  
cord with this appliance.  
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.  
I Follow National Electric Codes or prevailing  
local codes and ordinances. This appliance  
must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz and  
connected to an individual, properly  
I 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.  
grounded branch circuit protected by a 15  
or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.  
I If the electric supply provided does not  
meet the above requirements, call a licensed  
electrician.  
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, you can receive  
one by visiting ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in the United States. In Canada, visit  
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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About the trash compactor.  
Features  
DRAWER HANDLE  
DRAWER SAFETY SWITCH  
DOOR PANEL  
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL  
BAG RETAINER BUTTONS  
FOOT PEDAL DRAWER OPENER AND  
COMPACTOR ACTIVATION  
MOVEABLE SIDE DOOR LATCH  
TOE KICK  
ON/OFF KNOB  
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Using the trash compactor.  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
Trash Bag Installation  
Before installing a new bag, be sure that:  
To install a new bag:  
The drawer side is securely locked.  
Place the bag into the drawer. Open  
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the bag and pull the top edges over  
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.  
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the drawer top.  
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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Press inside of bag against the  
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drawer bottom, sides and corners  
for a smooth fit.  
Loading  
Slightly lift and pull the compactor door  
handle or press the foot pedal and pull the  
drawer out.  
I Folded newspaper is also helpful when  
compacting a large glass bottle, or several  
bottles or jars, or any other items that  
might shatter.  
Remember:  
I 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.  
I 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.  
I 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.  
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Using the trash compactor.  
Compacting  
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.  
To start the compactor:  
Turn the knob to ON.  
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Make sure the drawer is fully closed.  
Lift the foot pedal up to start cycle.  
CAUTION:  
I 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.  
I 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.  
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:  
I 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.  
I 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.  
To stop the compactor:  
The compactor may be stopped at any time.  
Attempting to open the drawer while  
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the ram is moving will stop the ram.  
The safety switch will activate.  
Close the drawer completely and the  
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ram will travel back to the UP position.  
Open the drawer fully and turn the  
knob to OFF.  
I When bottles and cans are compacted,  
small tears in the bag may occur. This  
Removing a Full Trash Bag  
Pull the drawer completely open.  
Lift the bag out.  
Remove the top of the bag from the  
bag retainer buttons. Pull up all four  
bag cuffs.  
Push the side-lock latch down and tilt  
the drawer side open.  
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Care and cleaning of the compactor.  
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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 it. 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.  
Cleaning the Unit  
Wash with a damp cloth using warm,  
soapy water. Rinse and then dry with a  
soft cloth.  
To clean the outside:  
Wipe with a clean damp cloth.  
Painted panels:  
If the drawer side was removed, slide it  
back into the tilted position.  
Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax  
when the compactor is new, and then  
several times a year.  
Press the side door latch down while  
pressing the side to the upright  
position. Lock the side door latch.  
Stainless steel panels:  
To clean the cabinet interior:  
Stainless steel panels can be cleaned with  
Cerama Bryte® or a similar product using a  
clean, soft cloth.  
Pull the drawer out until it stops.  
Note the tracks in which the drawer  
rollers move.  
Cerama Bryte is available from GE Parts by  
calling 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 800.661.1616  
(Canada).  
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.  
To clean the drawer interior:  
Remove the bag. See page 6.  
Wear protective gloves. There may be  
bits of glass in the drawer. Press the  
side door latch down.  
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.  
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.  
Wash, rinse and dry the inside.  
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Before you call for service…  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Compactor won’t operate Compactor is unplugged  
Make sure the cord is plugged securely into a  
working outlet.  
Circuit breaker/fuse is  
tripped/blown  
Check house circuit breakers /fuses. Replace  
fuses or reset breaker.  
Knob switch may not be  
in the ON position  
Make sure the switch is in the ON position.  
Foot pedal may not have been lifted up long enough to  
start the compaction cycle.  
Drawer may not be closed  
Check to make sure the drawer is firmly closed.  
Compactor has an automatic  
thermal motor reset  
If you have just compacted repeatedly, this protector  
may have opened the motor circuit. Wait a few  
minutes and the motor reset will reclose  
automatically.  
Drawer is hard  
to close  
Trash may have fallen  
behind the drawer  
Remove any trash.  
Drawer will not  
open  
The ram is not all the  
way up  
Lift up on the foot pedal and release to allow ram to  
complete a cycle.  
Little or no apparent  
compaction  
Drawer is not full  
enough  
The drawer must be at least 1/2 full of trash before  
you will see any amount of compacting. The ram does  
not travel all the way to the bottom. Trash in the bottom  
of the drawer will be crushed during later cycles.  
Trash is stuck between ram  
and basket  
Remove any trash.  
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Trash Compactor Warranty.  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,  
Staple your receipt here.  
Proof of the original purchase  
date is needed to obtain service  
under the warranty.  
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service,  
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(800.432.2737) in the United States. In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400.  
Please have serial number and model number available when  
calling for service.  
For The Period Of:  
GE Will Replace:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the compactor which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor  
and in-home service to replace the defective part.  
What GE Will Not Cover:  
IService trips to your home to teach you how to use  
the product.  
IDamage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods  
or acts of God.  
IImproper installation, delivery or maintenance.  
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defects with this appliance.  
IFailure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for  
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.  
IDamage caused after delivery.  
IReplacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit  
IProduct not accessible to provide required service.  
breakers.  
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be  
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