Problem Solver - GE monogram ZCGP150 Owner's Manual

Before You Coil For Service
Compactor
Questions?
Use this
Problem
Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE WHAT TO DO
Compactor is unplugged
Compactor won't
operate
Make sure the cord is plugged securely into
a working outlet.
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses.
tripped/blown Replace fuses or reset breaker.
Knob switch may not be • Make sure the switch is in the ON position.
in the ON position
Foot pedal may not be • Lift foot pedal up momentarily until
lifted up long enough to compaction cycle starts.
start cycle
Drawer may not be closed • Checkto make sure the drawer is firmly
closed.
Compactor has an • If you hovejust compacted repeatedly,
automatic thermal this protector may have opened the motor
motor reset circuit. Wait a few minutes and the motor
reset will reclose automatically.
Drawerishord Trash may havefallen • Remove any trash.
to close behind the drawer
Drawer will not The ram is not all the • Lift up on the foot pedal and releaseto
open way up allow ram to complete a cycle.
Drawer is not full enough Little or no apparent
compaction
Trash is stuck between
ram and basket
The drawer must be at least 1/2 full of
trash before you will see any amount of
compacting. The ram does not travel all the
way to the bottom. Trash in the bottom of
the drawer will be crushed during later
cycles.
Removeany trash.
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