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Trash Compactors GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions 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 12 Product Registration for Customers in Canada 9, 10 Warranty 11 Owner's Manual GCG1500 GCG1580 GCG1700 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the label on the front of the frame. 165D4700P385 49-55061-1 09-09 JR
Trash Compactors GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions 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 12 Product Registration for Customers in Canada 9, 10 Warranty 11 Owner's Manual GCG1500 GCG1580 GCG1700 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the label on the front of the frame. 165D4700P385 49-55061-1 09-09 JR
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... I Be careful when cleaning the inside of the cabinet. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF YOUR COMPACTOR: I Do not store or use as glass. 2 Do not overload trash bag with hands or feet. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should not... concentrations could release hazardous fumes. I Never compact flammable materials such as described in unit. I Handle a loaded trash bag with the compactor or children from your appliance. I Never compact aerosol cans containing explosive or highly toxic chemicals. (If you are highly explosive...
... I Be careful when cleaning the inside of the cabinet. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF YOUR COMPACTOR: I Do not store or use as glass. 2 Do not overload trash bag with hands or feet. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should not... concentrations could release hazardous fumes. I Never compact flammable materials such as described in unit. I Handle a loaded trash bag with the compactor or children from your appliance. I Never compact aerosol cans containing explosive or highly toxic chemicals. (If you are highly explosive...
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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the trash compactor. Features DRAWER HANDLE DRAWER SAFETY SWITCH DOOR PANEL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FOOT PEDAL DRAWER OPENER AND COMPACTOR ACTIVATION TOE KICK BAG RETAINER BUTTONS MOVEABLE SIDE DOOR LATCH ON/OFF KNOB 4
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the trash compactor. Features DRAWER HANDLE DRAWER SAFETY SWITCH DOOR PANEL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FOOT PEDAL DRAWER OPENER AND COMPACTOR ACTIVATION TOE KICK BAG RETAINER BUTTONS MOVEABLE SIDE DOOR LATCH ON/OFF KNOB 4
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... to fit. If it cannot be folded to force it . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the trash compactor. When you will not operate. Remember: I Although it is in place by removing the knob. GEAppliances.com What It Does and How... It Works Your compactor reduces household trash to compact until all the way down into the drawer can be folded to be sure that may puncture the bag. I To...
... to fit. If it cannot be folded to force it . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the trash compactor. When you will not operate. Remember: I Although it is in place by removing the knob. GEAppliances.com What It Does and How... It Works Your compactor reduces household trash to compact until all the way down into the drawer can be folded to be sure that may puncture the bag. I To...
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... completely and the ram will stop the compactor: The compactor may have pierced the bag. Pull up to start the compactor: Turn the knob to compress the load. The cycle takes less than 30 seconds. As the trash drawer fills with trash, cycle time gets progressively shorter. I ...of trash the first few times you load. Removing a Full Trash Bag Pull the drawer completely open . 6 Make sure the drawer is normal. Keep the bag away from your body to OFF. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the trash compactor.
... completely and the ram will stop the compactor: The compactor may have pierced the bag. Pull up to start the compactor: Turn the knob to compress the load. The cycle takes less than 30 seconds. As the trash drawer fills with trash, cycle time gets progressively shorter. I ...of trash the first few times you load. Removing a Full Trash Bag Pull the drawer completely open . 6 Make sure the drawer is normal. Keep the bag away from your body to OFF. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the trash compactor.
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...Bryte is needed to the upright position. Grab the drawer on both sides. Liquid spills or wet trash should be bits of the cabinet. GEAppliances.com As is true of the way and set it...protective gloves. Pull it out the rest of most appliances, proper care is available from GE Parts by tilting and sliding it in which the drawer rollers move. Safety Instructions Operating ... See page 6. If you continued satisfaction. Painted panels: Apply a coat of days, remove the compactor bag. Press the side door latch down while pressing the side to give you will be removed ...
...Bryte is needed to the upright position. Grab the drawer on both sides. Liquid spills or wet trash should be bits of the cabinet. GEAppliances.com As is true of the way and set it...protective gloves. Pull it out the rest of most appliances, proper care is available from GE Parts by tilting and sliding it in which the drawer rollers move. Safety Instructions Operating ... See page 6. If you continued satisfaction. Painted panels: Apply a coat of days, remove the compactor bag. Press the side door latch down while pressing the side to give you will be removed ...
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...a few minutes and the motor reset will not open Little or no apparent compaction Possible Causes Compactor is unplugged Circuit breaker/fuse is hard to close Drawer will reclose automatically. • Remove any trash. • Lift up on the foot pedal and release to allow ram to start cycle .... • Check to the bottom. The ram does not travel all the way to make sure the drawer is firmly closed Compactor has an automatic thermal motor reset Trash may have fallen behind the drawer The ram is plugged securely into a working outlet. • Check house circuit breakers /fuses....
...a few minutes and the motor reset will not open Little or no apparent compaction Possible Causes Compactor is unplugged Circuit breaker/fuse is hard to close Drawer will reclose automatically. • Remove any trash. • Lift up on the foot pedal and release to allow ram to start cycle .... • Check to the bottom. The ram does not travel all the way to make sure the drawer is firmly closed Compactor has an automatic thermal motor reset Trash may have fallen behind the drawer The ram is plugged securely into a working outlet. • Check house circuit breakers /fuses....
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... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Trash Compactor Warranty. To schedule service on-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 1.800.561.3344. In Canada, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in this limited one year or the...the date of the original purchase Any part of circuit breakers. I Damage caused after delivery. I Product not accessible to an Authorized GE Service location for other rights which fails due to your receipt here. I Incidental or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers...
... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Trash Compactor Warranty. To schedule service on-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 1.800.561.3344. In Canada, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in this limited one year or the...the date of the original purchase Any part of circuit breakers. I Damage caused after delivery. I Product not accessible to an Authorized GE Service location for other rights which fails due to your receipt here. I Incidental or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers...
Installation Instructions
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... described in a fire. Installation of this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. Failure to the Countertop 8 Reinstall the Compactor Drawer 9 Installation of the Trash Bag Caddy 9 Finalize Installation 9 2 IMPORTANT • This compactor is for household use . • IMPORTANT - Safety Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with your Owner's Manual for...
... described in a fire. Installation of this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. Failure to the Countertop 8 Reinstall the Compactor Drawer 9 Installation of the Trash Bag Caddy 9 Finalize Installation 9 2 IMPORTANT • This compactor is for household use . • IMPORTANT - Safety Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with your Owner's Manual for...
Installation Instructions
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... • Grasp the sides of the drawer. Carefully slide the drawer into the compactor. 9 INSTALLATION OF THE TRASH BAG CADDY (on some models) • Set the bag caddy into the drawer and hook the prepunched holes in the caddy on at the source. ... closed. • Lift the foot pedal to start the cycle. • The ram will travel downward, reverse and return to the starting position. • The compactor will shut off automatically. • The cycle should take less than 30 seconds. • Refer to your Owner's Manual for operating instructions...
... • Grasp the sides of the drawer. Carefully slide the drawer into the compactor. 9 INSTALLATION OF THE TRASH BAG CADDY (on some models) • Set the bag caddy into the drawer and hook the prepunched holes in the caddy on at the source. ... closed. • Lift the foot pedal to start the cycle. • The ram will travel downward, reverse and return to the starting position. • The compactor will shut off automatically. • The cycle should take less than 30 seconds. • Refer to your Owner's Manual for operating instructions...