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UseandCareGuide Trash Compactor Problem Solver Safety Instructions .......10 ......3 More questions ?…call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Features of Your Compactor....4, 5 Installation Trash Bag Installation ........6 Electrical Requirements........9 Operating Your Compactor......7 Grounding............9 Care and Cleaning Consumer Services ....11...
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Check the Problem Solver in the ® GE Answer Center back of this book. It lists causes of 800.626.2000 minor operating problems that you Model Number 24 hours a day, can correct yourself.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING • Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect —When using this appliance, reassembly can cause electric shock when always exercise basic safety precautions, subsequently used. including the following: • Do not compact food waste such as raw meat •...
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FEATURES OF YOUR COMPACTOR Bag Storage Compartment Odor Control Panel Drawer Handle– lift to pull out Key Lock Switch drawer Mount optional air freshener here (not included) Drawer Model and Buttons Serial Number Location Bag Caddy Removable Trash Drawer Changeable Door Panels Container Latch Leveling Legs...
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What It Does Your compactor reduces household trash to as little as It compacts most refuse, including paper, cans, 25% of its original volume. bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings, sweepings and some food wastes. How it Works Drop trash into a disposable bag that lines the trash NOTE: The trash drawer must be 1/2 full before you drawer and close the drawer.
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TRASH BAG INSTALLATION Reinforced polyethylene bags come with your • Open container latch on compactor. These bags are ready to be installed. right side of drawer and swing door open. You must use the specially designed heavy-duty trash bags included with your compactor. Replacement bags •...
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OPERATING YOUR COMPACTOR After installing a trash bag, the compactor is ready to use. Loading Pull the trash drawer out as far as necessary to • Folded newspaper will also help prevent glass load the items. fragments from flying out of the drawer into the mechanism when compacting a large glass bottle, •...
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Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the compactor is new, and then several times a year. Appliance Polish and Wax Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216) is available from GE Appliance Parts Marts. Cleaning—Inside To clean the cabinet interior: 2. Place hand on ram face, being 1.
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Changing Front Panel Remove drawer by pulling to first stop and lifting front to clear second stop. Place drawer on its back. Remove two screws in bottom edge of trim. Slide panel out and reverse. Reinstall trim and place drawer back in compactor. INSTALLATION Electrical Requirements CAUTION: Before Plugging In Compactor,...
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• Early in the life of your compactor, grease from the mechanism may drop FROM MECHANISM into the drawer or be found on the front of the bag. This is normal, and will soon stop. If you need more help…call, toll free: ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
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We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
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To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 93042453A Part No. 165D4700P124 GCG950 Pub.
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