Safety Information - GE UCG1680 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or death.
WARNING
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
This compactor is for household use only. Use this
appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner's Manual.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
operated near children. Do not allow the compactor to
be used as a toy, or to run unattended at any time.
CHILD LOCK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS: Turn the knob
to OFF and remove it when not compacting trash.
This will help prevent anyone from tampering with
the compactor or children from operating it.
Do not push trash into the drawer with hands or feet.
Trash might contain broken glass, sharp pieces of
metal, or other sharp objects that might cause injury.
When removing or carrying the trash bag, keep the bag
away from your body. Sharp objects may have pierced it.
Be careful when cleaning the inside of the cabinet or
trash drawer. Glass fragments may be stuck to the
ram, imbedded in the drawer surface or lying in the
bottom of the cabinet.
Do not install or store compactor where it will be
exposed to outside conditions.
Make sure the compactor is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can support its weight.
Do not touch moving parts.
Do not compact food waste such as raw meat and
fish, rinds, personal hygiene items and disposable
diapers. These items create very strong odors and
should not go into the compactor.
Do not use as a freestanding unit. Use only as a
built-in unit.
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PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF
YOUR COMPACTOR:
Never compact shotgun shells, cartridges for
firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly explosive.
Never compact flammable materials such as paint,
oil- or gasoline-saturated rags, engine starting
fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.—spontaneous
combustion or explosive vapor concentrations could
occur.
Never compact containers of toxic chemicals such
as strong insecticides or other poisonous materials—
compaction could release hazardous fumes.
Never compact aerosol cans containing explosive or
highly toxic chemicals. (If you are sure the aerosol
cans contain non-hazardous materials such as
shaving cream, cheese spread and whipped cream,
they may be compacted.)
Do not compact lit cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or
burning items.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Do not overload your appliance.
Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp objects
can pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not overload
trash bag with heavy material such as glass.
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