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- Page 1 Technical Service Guide June 2017 15 Inch Built-In Compactors UCG1600L UCG1650L UCG1680L 31-9268...
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Page 2: Safety Information
GE Appliances Technical Service Guide Copyright © 2017 All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without written permission from GE Appliances. – 2 –... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 .............................. - Page 4 Diagnostics and Service Information ............................. 26 Schematic ......................................28 Warranty ......................................29 Index ........................................30 – 4 –...
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Page 5: Safety Requirements
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... -
Page 6: Nomenclature
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. -
Page 7: Introduction
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. -
Page 8: Technical Data
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 •... -
Page 9: Installation Requirements
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″... -
Page 10: Control Features
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 –... -
Page 11: Using The Built-In Compactor
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. - Page 12 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.
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Page 13: Care And Cleaning Of The Built-In Compactor
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. -
Page 14: Component Locator Views
Component Locator Views 15 in. Built-In Compactor ON/OFF Top Limit Switch Directional Control Switch Panel Knob Tilt Switch Tilt Switch (Drawer) Motor Centrifugal Switch Start Switch Directional Switch ON/OFF Switch Top Limit Switch (Continued next page) – 14 –... - Page 15 Power Screw Assembly Chain Ram Assembly Drive Gear Shaft Plate Actuator Bracket Top Limit-Directional Switch Bottom View (bottom pan removed) Top View (top cover removed) Motor Rear View (rear motor cover removed) – 15 –...
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Page 16: Built-In Compactor Components
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. -
Page 17: On/Off Switch
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. -
Page 18: Start 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. -
Page 19: Tilt Switch (Drawer)
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. -
Page 20: Motor Assembly
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... - Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Ram Assembly
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. - Page 23 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.
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Page 24: Power Screw Assembly
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. -
Page 25: Chain
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. -
Page 26: Diagnostics And Service Information
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. •... - Page 27 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.
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Page 28: Schematic
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... -
Page 29: Warranty
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. -
Page 30: Index
Index Bag 11, 12, 13 Ram Assembly 15, 22, 24, 25 Ram Slides 23 Chain 15, 20, 25, 27 Chain Adjustment 27 Safety 2, 5, 10, 11 Child Lockout 11 Schematic 28 Cleaning 12, 13 Serial Number 6, 10 Control Panel 14, 16 starting 11, 12 Custom Panel 9 Start Switch 8, 14, 18...