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GCG1520
GCG1530
GCG1540
GCG1550

Owner’s Manual
and Installation 

Part No. 165D4700P206   

Pub. No. 49-5880-1  

10-01 JR 

9871764 Rev. A

Summary of Contents for GCG1520

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Page 2: ... long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home GE You A Service Partnership For Your Records Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a ...

Page 3: ... in the drawer surface or lying in the bottom of the cabinet Do not install or store compactor where it will be exposed to the weather 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 grapefruit rinds personal hygiene items and disposable diapers These items create very str...

Page 4: ... If the electric supply provided does not meet the above requirements call a licensed electrician We recommend that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third grounding prong from the power cord This appliance must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providi...

Page 5: ...tion Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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 5 ...

Page 6: ...rawer Monitor Switch The compactor has a position monitor switch to ensure that the drawer is in its fully closed position for operation The compactor will not cycle without the drawer being closed Trash Bag Installation Before installing a new bag be sure The drawer side is securely locked The container is clean and free of sharp debris that may puncture the bag Reinforced polyethylene bags came ...

Page 7: ...omatically reverses direction retracts out of the drawer returns to its starting position and the compactor shuts off automatically The cycle takes about one minute As the trash drawer fills cycle time gets progressively shorter NOTES Glass bottles can make a loud noise when they break during compaction This is normal Also bottles in the trash drawer will not always break during the first cycle Br...

Page 8: ...he top of the bag from the bag retainer buttons Pull up all four bag cuffs Close the bag with the twist ties provided Push the side lock latch down and tilt the drawer side open Lift the bag out Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ...

Page 9: ...r product using a clean soft cloth 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 Wear protective gloves There may be bits of glass in the drawer Press the side lock latch down Hold the side lock latch and tilt the si...

Page 10: ...ions The overall look of your compactor may vary Clearance dimensions Tools and Materials Needed for Installation Level Phillips screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver Pliers Utility knife Scissors Measuring tape 5 16 box end wrench Gloves Parts Supplied for Undercounter Installation Remove parts from literature package 2 mounting clips 2 mounting screws 8 18 x 1 2 Grounded electrical outlet must be 3...

Page 11: ...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 It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Recommended Grounding Method For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong groun...

Page 12: ...tops Grasp sides of the drawer and lift the drawer out of the compactor Place the drawer on the two corner posts 3 Place the other two corner posts on the floor to the side of the compactor Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and put the compactor on its side on top of the corner posts Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the compactor 4 Starting to Install with the compactor in the ro...

Page 13: ...Use pliers to lower leveling legs away from cabinet Place level inside on the floor of the cabinet Check that the compactor is level from front to back and side to side Adjust the leveling legs until the compactor is level 7 Determine if you want the compactor frame or drawer front flush with the cabinet front Adjust the retaining brackets to the cabinet top as needed If the compactor frame is to ...

Page 14: ...oll 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 If the brackets cannot be attached to the underside of countertop attach mounting clips to brackets Fasten compactor to cabinet front with mounting screws through mounting clips 9 Grasp sides of c...

Page 15: ...is is the same thickness as a standard 1 4 plywood or paneling Raised panel The outer section of the panel must be 7 32 5 6 mm thick to fit into trim Raised panel dimensions as shown above Installing a Custom Panel 23 15 16 60 5 cm 23 15 16 60 5 cm 1 1 4 32 mm 14 5 8 37 2 cm 14 5 8 37 2 cm 7 32 5 6 mm Raised panel or decorative trim Outer section of panel 3 16 8 mm 3 16 8 mm both sides Custom Pane...

Page 16: ...hicker panel may need rounded front corners and cut out for access to the handle Installation 1 Remove foot pedal toe guard and decorative panel 2 Align the top of the custom panel with the bottom of the handle 3 Secure the panel from the back using four 8 x 1 wood screws 4 Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and 1 2 washer Then reinstall the foot pedal Trimless Panel with Handle 23 ...

Page 17: ...ecorative panel and handle 2 Align the bottom of the custom panel with the bottom of the drawer front 3 Secure the panel from the back using four 8 x 1 wood screws 4 Attach a 15 x 1 2 quarter round filler along the top of drawer front using glue or screws 4 Reinstall the toe guard using the existing screws and 1 2 washer Then reinstall the foot pedal Trimless Panel without Handle 25 63 5 cm 15 38 ...

Page 18: ...as an automatic If you have just compacted repeatedly this protector thermal cutout may have opened the motor circuit Wait a few minutes and the cutout will reclose automatically Drawer is hard Trash may have fallen Remove any trash There is a safety switch that could to close behind the drawer be blocked Drawer will not The ram is not all the Make sure the ram is in the up position Turn the open ...

Page 19: ...isused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purch...

Page 20: ...ut special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA Mast...

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