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Trash
campactors
Owner's Manual
and Installation
GCG1520
GCG1530
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Part No. 165D4700P206
Pub. No. 49-5880 3-OO JR
9871764

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  • Page 1 GEAppliances Trash campactors Owner's Manual and Installation GCG1520 GCG1530 GCG1540 GCG1550 iiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiii_ _iiiiiiiiiiiii_ _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiii _.;_:_:_ Part No. 165D4700P206 Pub. No. 49-5880 3-OO JR 9871764...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A list of toll-free customer set.ice numbers is included the back section. Or, in tile U.$.. you can always call the GE Answer Center ®at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, call 800-361-3400. Customer Service Warranty ....
  • Page 3: Safetyprecautions

    IMPORTANTSAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal inju_ SAFETY P RECAUTIONS • This compactor is for household use only. • Do not use the compactor as a counter Use this appliance only fro- its intended...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ,, ELECTRICAL SAFETY When using electrical eppfiances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the foflowing: To prevent hazard of electrical shock, this Do not, under ;lily circumstances, cut or compactor must be properly installed remove the third grounding...
  • Page 5: Features

    About the trash compactor. Features DRAWERHANDLE DRAWER MONITOR SWITCH DOOR PANEL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL TOUCH-TOEBARDRAWEROPENER BAG RETAINERBUTTONS TOEPLATE SIDE-LOCKLATCH KEY-KNOBSTART/OFFSWITCH...
  • Page 6: Using The Compactor

    About using the trash compactor. What It Does and How It Works 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, _aappings, sweepings and some t_)od wastes. Drop Ii_tsh into a disposahle bag that lines the trash dcawer and close the drawer.
  • Page 7: Loading

    (m top of the load to be [m'ge grocely significanl amount at trash is added. compacted. • Items U)o bulky to go into the drawer can he ridded to fit.
  • Page 8: Removinga Full Trash Bag

    About usingthe trash compactor. Removing a Full Trash Pull thedrawerconapletelyopen. Push the side-lock latch d_,w+_ and tilt the drawer side open. Rein(we the top of the bag li-om lhe bag i'el_tillel- I)utt()ll_;. Pull u I) all ibm bag ++ u ll_;. Lift the bagout.
  • Page 9: Cleaningthe Outside And Inside

    Stainless Sleel Magic (Cat. No. WXIOX15) and Appliance l'olish and Wax Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216) are available fiom GE Parts by calling _0-6_-2002. Toclean thedrawer interior:. Remove the bag. See Aboutusing the trash compactor section.
  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions. Before you start... Proper installation is your rcsl)onsibility. Makt, SIII'C \Oil }IIIVC C\'cwtliillg" nt't{'_;s;ll_ t()l ('OlTC('I installaliim. 11is I]l(' [)('rsollal respimsihilily ;rod ol)ligalion 111Iht" (list i illlCl' tl) (:Olthi(l ;i (tualilit!d inslallur Io ;l_StllC lhal c'lt'( Irk;i| inslallalion iiict.l_;...
  • Page 11 Electrical groundis requiredon this compactor. DONOT groundtoa 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. DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
  • Page 12 InstallationInstructions (cent). Starting to Install... with the compactor in the room where it will be installed. _m/s l) console to nl()ve c()mpaclor. allow tim rear li'mne of dw (Oll]p;iclor t(I t()tR:ll Ihu Iloor C()VCI'ilI_ cardhoard Slide the compactor when lifting inovhig (o up "...
  • Page 13 1os t on B 34-1/4 • , to 34-7/16 (87 to 87.5 cm) The top oft he conlpactor should be at least Measure the height of your cabinet opening. I/8" (3 mm) ti'om llte lop nfthe cabinet P<>sitionC: 34-7/16" to ?,4-5/8" )pelling.
  • Page 14 InstallationInstructions (cent). Plug the )ower snpply cord into a properly Move the compactor close to its final position. gq-ounded receptacle. lift tile [iont slightly and roll Careflllly conq)actor into the cabinel openin_ until the retaining brackets stop the unit. Using the two #8 -I 8 x 1/2" screws, tasten tile retaining brackeus to the underskle...
  • Page 15: Installing

    GE dealer. To locate an authorized GE dealer your area, call the GE Answer Center at 800-626-2000. 23'%_" Available kits l;.)r custom-made panels are: (RO 5era) GPF82B(B/ack) GPF82C (Bisque) GPF82W(White) GPF82S(Stainless Steel) Flatpanel:A 7/32"...
  • Page 16: Beforeyou Callfor Service

    Before you call for service... Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Compactor won't operate • Make sure (otd is I)luggcd i]llO _l Compactor is unplugged...
  • Page 17 Notes.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    Anypart of the compactor which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Fromthe date of the During this full one-Fear warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
  • Page 20: Service Telephonenumbers

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L.SR3K2. ServiceContracts/n the U.S.:800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service conu-act while your warranty is still in effect and you'll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. In Canada, call 1-800461-3636.

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