GE GCG1200 Use And Care Manual page 7

Compacting
To start the compactor:
Make sure the drawer is fully closed.
Turn the key-knob to START. Let go of the key-knob.
The motor will start and compacting will proceed.
CAUTION: DO NOT FORCE KEY WHEN
TURNING. The key should always rotate easily.
Forcing may break the key and damage the switch.
The ram travels downward into the drawer,
compacting the trash. At the bottom of the stroke, the
ram automatically reverses direction, retracts out of
the drawer, returns to its starting position, and the
compactor shuts off automatically.
The cycle takes about one minute. As the trash drawer
fills, cycle time gets progressively shorter.
To Stop Compacting
The compactor may be stopped at any time by turning
the key to LOCWOFF. Turn the key-knob to ON and the
compacting ram moves back up to its starting position.
You can then open the drawer. To restart the compactor
turn the Key-Knob to START.
To Remove a Full fiash Bag:
1. Pull the drawer completely open.
2. Remove top of bag from
retainer buttons. Pull
up all four bag cuffs.
3. Close bag with twist
ties provided.
Glass bottles can make a loud noise when they break
during compaction. This is normal. Also, bottles in
the trash drawer will not always break during the first
cycle. Breaking glass and associated noise may occur
several cycles later, depending on the type and
volume of the trash.
When bottles and cans are compacted, small tears in
the bag may occur. This is normal and in no way
affects the performance of the compactor. Always use
the bag caddy to carry the compacted trash to storage
or pick-up areas, and keep the bag away from your
body to prevent injury from sharp objects that may
have pierced the bag.
CAUTION: When emptying waste baskets into the
trash drawer, some items may spill into the compactor
behind the drawer. Items behind the drawer could
prevent it from closing completely and prevent the
compactor from operating. To remove such items
from behind the drawer, open the drawer and, if
necessary, remove it to clean them out. See Care
and Cleaning instructions.
4. Push Side-Lock Latch
down and tilt drawer
side open.
5. Lift bag by bag
carrier handles.
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