Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This compactor is for household use only. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ELECTRICAL SAFETY When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: To prevent hazard of electrical shock, this compactor must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
About the trash compactor. Features DRAWER HANDLE DOOR PANEL TOUCH-TOE BAR DRAWER OPENER TOE PLATE KEY-KNOB START/OFF SWITCH DRAWER MONITOR SWITCH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL BAG RETAINER BUTTONS SIDE-LOCK LATCH...
About using the trash compactor. What It Does and How It Works Your compactor reduces household trash to as little as 1/4 of its original volume. It compacts most refuse, including paper, cans, bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings, sweepings and some food wastes.
Loading Lift the trash drawer handle or press the touch-toe bar and pull the drawer out. Remember: Bottles and large cans compact best when laid flat near the center of the drawer. To help keep the ram clean when compacting messy food waste, place a couple of folded sheets of newspaper or a large grocery bag on top of the load to be compacted.
About using the trash compactor. Removing a Full Trash Bag Pull the drawer completely open. Remove the top of the bag from the bag retainer buttons. Pull up all four bag cuffs. Close the bag with the twist ties provided.
Stainless Steel Magic (Cat. No. WX10X15) and Appliance Polish and Wax Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216) are available from GE Parts by calling 800-626-2002. To clean the drawer interior: Remove the bag. See About using the trash compactor section.
Installation Instructions. Before you start… Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets national and all local codes and ordinances.
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WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard If codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere, fused electrical supply is required. Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
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Installation Instructions. Starting to Install…with the compactor in the room where it will be installed. DO NOT grasp console to move compactor. Slide the compactor onto cardboard or hardboard before moving compactor across the floor to prevent damaging floor covering. Remove the compactor from the shipping carton.
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Measure the height of your cabinet opening. The top of the compactor should be at least 1/8 (3 mm) from the top of the cabinet opening. The rear wheels are preset for a cabinet opening height of 34-1/4 (87 cm) (Position “A”).
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Installation Instructions. Move the compactor close to its final position. Plug the power supply cord into a properly grounded receptacle. Carefully lift the front slightly and roll compactor into the cabinet opening until the retaining brackets stop the unit. Using the two #8 -18 x 1/2 screws, fasten the retaining brackets to the underside of the countertop with the mounting screws.
To order a color-matched trim kit for the installation of a custom-made panel, contact your local authorized GE dealer. To locate an authorized GE dealer in your area, call the GE Answer Center at 800-626-2000 . Available kits for custom-made panels are:...
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Installation Instructions. Trimless Panel with Handle Dimensions for trimless panel with handle Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim kit. The panel should be 1/2 to 5/8 (13 mm to 16 mm) thick. NOTE: A thicker panel may need rounded front corners and cut-out for access to the handle.
Trimless Panel without Handle Dimensions for trimless panel without handle Use these dimension drawings to create a custom panel for use without a trim kit. The panel should be 1/2 (13 mm) thick. (63.5 cm) (38.1 cm) Custom Panel 15 x 1/2 Quarter-round #8 x 1 Wood Screws Toe Guard Washer...
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes Compactor won’t operate Compactor is unplugged Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown Key-knob switch may not be in position...
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Any part of the compactor which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...