Using The Built-In Compactor - GE UCG1600L Technical Service Manual

Using the Built-In Compactor

What It Does and How It Works
The compactor reduces household trash to as little
as one-fourth of its original volume.
It compacts most refuse, including paper, cans,
bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings,
sweepings and some food wastes.
Drop trash into the disposable bag (designed for
compactor use) that lines the compactor trash
drawer and close the drawer. When starting the
compactor, an electrically-operated ram moves
down into the drawer, compacts trash, then
automatically.
NOTE: The trash drawer must be at least half full
before noticing compaction, the ram does not travel
all the way down into the drawer. By adding trash,
compaction is transferred to earlier discarded items
until all trash is compacted.
ON/OFF Knob
The removable knob is provided for protection as a
safety measure. When the knob switch is in the OFF
position, the compactor will not operate.
Child Lockout Instructions
Lock the compactor when it is not in use by
removing the knob. This will keep children from
operating the compactor and prevent anyone from
tampering with it.
Drawer Safety Switches
The compactor has two safety switches to ensure
that the drawer is in its fully closed position before
operation. The compactor will not cycle without the
drawer being fully closed.
Trash Bag Installation
Before installing a new bag, be sure that:
1. The drawer side is securely locked.
2. The container is clean and free of sharp debris
that may puncture the bag.
Reinforced plastic bags came with the compactor
and are ready to be installed.
Use the specially designed heavy-duty trash bags
included with the compactor. These bags are
available from the dealer or ordered from the GE
Appliance website at http://www.geappliances.
com. Ask for catalog number WC60X5017. Parts
Questions? Call 1-877-959-8688 Mon – Fri 8am –
7pm, Sat 8:30am – 5pm ET.
To install a new bag:
1. Place the bag in the drawer. Open the bag and
pull the top edges over the drawer top.
2. Lock the bag in place
by pulling the four pre-
punched holes over the
bag retainer buttons.
Holes will expand over
the buttons without
harming the bag.
3. Press the inside of the
bag against the drawer
bottom, sides and
corners for a smooth
Loading the Compactor
Press the foot pedal and pull the drawer out.
Remember:
• To help keep the ram
clean when compacting
messy food waste, place a
couple of folded sheets of
newspaper on top of the
load to be compacted.
• An item that is too bulky to go into the drawer
• Folded newspaper is also helpful when
compacting a large glass bottle, or several
bottles or jars, or any other item that might
shatter.
• Although it is not necessary to compact until
the drawer is full or nearly full, we suggest that,
for maximum compaction, start the compactor
added.
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