Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GCG1520 GE
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GE Appliances Trash compactors LOCK/OFF ON START W A R N IN G L o r e n I p s u m d e c e s G o m e u m . L o r e n I p s u m d e c e s G o m e u m . L o r e n I p s u m d e c e s G o m e u . H e p e s m i g j o m J a s d p u m r u n s t e w W a d f d v c d f .
Operating Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3, 4 Operating Instructions Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Using the Compactor . . . . . . . .6 T rash Bag Installation . . . . . . .6 Loading . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury .
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: To prevent hazard of electrical shock, this compactor must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
L O C K /O F F O N S T A R T About the trash compactor . Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Features DRA WER HANDLE DOOR P ANE.
6 About using the trash compactor . What It Does and How It W orks Your compactor reduces household trash to as little as 1/4 of its original volume. It compacts most refuse, including paper, cans, bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings, sweepings and some food wastes.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Lift the trash drawer handle or press the touch-toe bar and pull the drawer out. Loading Lift the trash drawer handle or press the touch-toe bar and pull the drawer out.
8 About using the trash compactor . Removing a Full T rash Bag Pull the drawer completely open. Remove the top of the bag from the bag retainer buttons. Pull up all four bag cuffs. Close the bag with the twist ties provided. Push the side-lock latch down and tilt the drawer side open.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Care and cleaning of the compactor . As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued satisfaction. Before cleaning the compactor , turn the key-knob to the OFF position and remove.
Installation Instructions. Before you start… Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets national and all local codes and ordinances.
11 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Electrical ground is required on this compactor . DO NOT ground to a gas pipe. DO NOT change the power supply cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Installation Instructions (cont). Remove the compactor from the shipping carton. Remove all the protective packaging materials such as tape and shipping pads. Remove waxy residue caused by protective shipping material with a mild solution of liquid household cleaner and water.
13 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Measure the height of your cabinet opening. The top of the compactor should be at least 1/8 ″ (3 mm) from the top of the cabinet opening.
If the toe plate rubs the floor covering, the toe plate clearance may be changed as follows: Mark on each side of the toe plate the amount of toe plate that rubs the floor covering. Remove the drawer from the unit. See Step 3. Use a ruler and a pencil or chalk to draw a line between the marks on each side of toe plate.
15 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions To order a color-matched trim kit for the installation of a custom-made panel, contact your local authorized GE dealer. To locate an authorized GE dealer in your area, call the GE Answer Center at 800-626-2000 .
Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Compactor won’t operate Compactor is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
17 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Notes..
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19 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning T rash Compactor W arranty . All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES.
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