Table of Contents Safety Information ..................................2 Table of Contents .................................... 3 Safety Requirements ..................................5 Nomenclature ....................................6 Introduction ......................................7 Technical Data ....................................8 Features ....................................8 Weights and Dimensions ..............................8 Power / Ratings ..................................8 Helpful Publications ................................8 Installation Requirements ..............................
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Diagnostics and Service Information ............................. 26 Schematic ......................................28 Warranty ......................................29 Index ........................................30 – 4 –...
Safety Requirements GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, safety gloves and steel toe shoes for all repairs. Electrically Rated Glove and Steel Toed Work Boot Dyneema®Cut Resistant Dyneema® Cut Resistant Glove Glove Keeper...
Nomenclature U C G 1 6 0 0 L S S Brand U = Universal Exterior Color Product Type BB = Black CG - Built-In Compactor SS = Stainless Steel WW = White Model Designator II = Requires Custom Designates features – the higher Cabinetry Panel the number, the more features.
A removable ON/OFF knob prevents unwanted use. With 2,300 lbs. maximum compacting force, the GE 15 in. built-In compactor reduces trash volume by 75%. Pushing the foot pedal down opens the drawer and lifting the pedal up starts the 30-second maximum- cycle-time compacting operation.
Use & Care (available on geappliances.com) Cycle Time < 25 seconds • 31-30851: Mini Manual (available on Tech Motor Horsepower 1/3 hp website ge-tag.custhelp.com, log in required) Ram Force (lb.) 2300 lbs. • 31-31581: Instruction Install Installation Lock/Start Switch w/Removable Key Instructions (available on geappliances.com) Side Release Bin •...
Custom Panel Size Requirements Installation Requirements Models with a custom Power Supply Requirements door panel (UCG1680LII) The power supply cord and plug should be brought require a 3/4 in. thick 3/4" Thick to a separate 15 or 20 amp branch circuit single custom panel 3/4″...
Control Features Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary by model. Door Panel Drawer Safety Switch Foot Pedal Drawer Opener and Model and Serial Number Label Compactor Activation Toe Kick Bag Retainer Buttons ON/OFF Switch Moveable Side Door Latch –...
Use the specially designed heavy-duty trash bags included with the compactor. These bags are The compactor reduces household trash to as little available from the dealer or ordered from the GE as one-fourth of its original volume. Appliance website at http://www.geappliances.
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Compacting To stop the compactor: To start the compactor: The compactor may be stopped at any time. 1. Turn the knob to ON. 1. Attempting to open the drawer while the ram is moving will stop the ram. The safety switch will 2.
Liquid spills or wet trash should be Cerama Bryte is available from the GE Appliance ® cleaned up by hand, or website at http://www.geappliances.com/ or by use a vacuum designed calling 1-877-959-8688.
Built-In Compactor Components Control Panel Switch Bracket Control Panel Removal Switch Bracket Removal 1. Open the compactor drawer. Turn the knob to 1. Disconnect power. the OFF position and remove it by pulling the 2. Remove the control panel. (See Control knob straight out.
CAUTION: Ensure that the switch bracket is installed Top Limit Switch with the switch arms resting in front of the switch actuator bracket. Damage to the top limit and/or NOTE: Disconnect power to the compactor before directional switch will occur if the switch arms are accessing the top limit switch.
Start Switch Tilt Switch NOTE: Disconnect power to the compactor before NOTE: Disconnect power to the compactor before accessing the tilt switch. accessing the start switch. The start switch is located in the front of the The tilt switch is located in the front of the compactor on the lower right side.
Tilt Switch (Drawer) Top Cover Panel NOTE: To access the top cover panel, the compactor NOTE: Disconnect power to the compactor before must be removed from installation. accessing the tilt switch (drawer). The tilt switch (drawer) is located inside the cabinet The top cover panel is attached to the frame with 6 on the right side wall.
4. Disconnect the motor wire harness and the Motor Assembly black neutral wire from the motor (protector). NOTE: To access the motor assembly, the compactor must be removed from installation. Motor Wire Harness Motor Neutral Wire Track Shield Motor Gear Gear Pin Shaft Plate Wave Washer...
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8. Slide the motor assembly towards the front to Motor Assembly Replacement loosen the chain. 1. Place the motor assembly on a protected surface. 2. Mark the position of the motor on the shaft plate. 3. Remove the four 7/16 in. nuts and the shaft plate from the motor.
5. Disconnect power. Ram Assembly 6. Remove the switch bracket. (See the Switch NOTE: To access the ram assembly, the compactor Bracket in the Built-In Compactor Components must be removed from the installation. section in this guide.) Ram Assembly Removal 7.
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3. Connect power and check the operation of the Power Screw Nut ram before installing the top cover. A power screw nut is attached to the bottom of Ram Slides each side of the ram. It is necessary to use a small and pin that hold each power screw nut to the ram.
4. Pull up the stopper and stopper cap and remove Power Screw Assembly both from the power screw assembly. NOTE: To access the power screw assembly, the compactor must be removed from the installation. NOTE: The following describes the procedure to remove the left side power screw assembly.
7. Loosen the four 3/8 in. bolts that attach Chain the motor assembly to the frame. (See the Motor Assembly in the Built-In Compactor NOTE: To access the chain, the compactor must be Components section in this guide.) removed from installation. 8.
Diagnostics and Service Information Electrical Troubleshooting Guide The following checks may be made by removing the control panel or removing the rear motor cover. PROBLEM CAUSE Power must be removed to the compactor before Dead • Not plugged in any testing or disassembly is started. •...
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Motor Run Winding Chain Adjustment 1. Remove the blue wire from the start switch, and There should be 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) to 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) the blue wires from the top limit switch and the directional switch. Lubrication 2.
Schematic WARNING: Disconnect electrical power before servicing. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify operation after servicing. TILT SWITCH (DRA WER) BLACK TILT SWITCH ORANGE YELLOW CW START ON-OFF ~3Ω SWITCH BROWN Ω...
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. or Canada. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Appliances Service location for service.