Troubleshooting Tips - GE GCG1500 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...
_ Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Compactor won't Compactor is unplugged • Make sure the cord is plugged securelg into a
operate working outlet.
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace
tripped/blown fuses or reset breaker.
Knob switch mag not be • Make sure the switch is in the ON position.
in the ON position
Foot pedal mag not be lifted • Lift foot pedal up momentarilg until compaction cgcle
up long enough to start cgcle starts.
Drawer mag not be closed • Check to make sure the drawer is firmlg closed.
Compactor has an automatic • If gou have just compacted repeatedlg, this protector
thermal motor reset mag have opened the motor circuit. Wait a few
minutes and the motor reset will reclose
automaticallg.
Drawer is hard Trash meg have fallen • Remove ang trash.
to close behind the drawer
Drawer will not The ram is not all the • Lift up on the foot pedal and release to allow ram to
open wag up complete a cgcle.
Little or no apparent Drawer is not full • The drawer must be at least 1/2 full of trash before
compaction enough gou will see ang amount of compacting. The ram does
not travel all the wag to the bottom. Trash in the bottom
of the drawer will be crushed during later cgcles.
Trash is stuck between mm • Remove ang trash.
and basket
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