GE GCG1200 Use And Care Manual page 3

WARNING—When using this appliance,
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always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
Use this appliance only for it's intended
purpose as described in the Use and Care book.
compactor must be properly installed and
grounded in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. SAVE YOUR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE SHOULD YOU MOVE OR
RELOCATE YOUR COMPACTOR. If you did
not receive an Installation Instruction sheet with
your compactor, you can obtain one by contacting
the service location nearest you.
. 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.
compacting trash. This will help prevent anyone
from tampering with the compactor or children
from operating it.
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.
When cleaning the inside of the cabinet,
be careful. Glass fragments maybe stuck to
the ram or be lying in the bottom of the cabinet.
. When cleaning the trash drawer, be careful.
Glass fragments may be imbedded in the surface
of the drawer,
Do not touch moving parts.
Do not operate with a damaged cord
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set, plug, motor, or after damage in any
manner. Have the appliance examined,
repaired, or adjusted by an authorized serviceman.
Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when
subsequently used.
Use only for intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use other than manufacturer's
recommended accessory.
Do not compact food waste such as raw meat
and fish, grapefruit rinds, personal hygiene
items and disposable diapers. These items create
very strong odors and should not go into the
compactor.
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
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.)
hot or burning items.
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.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
SAVE T~SE
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