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 US 

 YOU...

Before using your
compactor, read this
book carefully.

It is 

intended to help you operate

and maintain your new compactor
properly.

Keep it handy 

 answers to

your questions.

 you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the
cabinet behind the drawer front.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your compactor. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in 
correspondence or 

 calls

concerning your compactor.

If you received a
damaged compactor...

Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
compactor.

Save time and money.
Before you call for
service . . .

Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further 
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

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Summary of Contents for GCG1200

Page 1: ... 7 Trash Bag Installation 6 Care and Cleaning Cleaning Inside and Outside 8 Changing Color Panel 9 GE Ouality Product Problem Solver l I More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Installation Installation 10 Electrical Requirements 10 Grounding 10 Consumer Services l5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty Back Cover Models GCG1200 I GCG1230 ...

Page 2: ...maged compactor Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the compactor Save time and money Before you call for service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be p...

Page 3: ...not operate with a damaged cord set plug motor or after damage in any 4 manner Have the appliance examined repaired or adjusted by an authorized serviceman Do not take apart this appliance Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when subsequently used Use only for intended use as described in this manual Do not use other than manufacturer s recommended accessory Do not compact food waste suc...

Page 4: ...YOUR COMPACTOR Drawer handle Adjustable toe plate Key knob stafl oti switch Drawer monitor switch Model serial number plate 4 ...

Page 5: ...wer By adding into the drawer compacts trash moves back up trash compaction is transferred to the items below again and the compactor shuts off automatically until all trash is compacted Key Lock Switch A key lock switch is provided for your protection as a safety measure When the key lock switch is in the OFF position the compactor will not operate Lock the compactor when it is not in use and rem...

Page 6: ... buttons without harming the bag 4 Press inside of bag against the drawer bottom sides and corners for a smooth fit After installing a trash bag the compactor is ready to use Loading Lift the trash drawer handle or press the touch toe bar and pull the drawer out 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 wa...

Page 7: ...bag may occur This is normal and in no way affects the performance of the compactor Always use the bag caddy to carry the compacted trash to storage or pick up areas and keep the bag away from your body to prevent injury from sharp objects that may have pierced the bag CAUTION When emptying waste baskets into the trash drawer some items may spill into the compactor behind the drawer Items behind t...

Page 8: ... the drawer 3 Press Side Lock Latch down 4 Hold Side Lock Latch and tilt side of drawer until the latch clears the drawer front NOTE Drawer side can be removed by tilting and sliding it out 5 Wash with damp cloth using warm sudsy water Rinse and then dry with a soft cloth 6 If drawer side was removed slide it back into the tilted position 7 Press the Side Lock Latch down while pressing the side to...

Page 9: ...awer out j i 2 Remove two screws shown 3 Remove handle w 0 f 0 4 w 4 Remove the color panel and reverse Be careful dges may h be sharp OR Place extra panel at M t ed I 5 Make sure panels are all the way down 6 Be sure to replace cardboard spacer in its former position 7 Replace handle and screws 8 Slide drawer back in OPTION Match your kitchen s color scheme by replacing the color panel with your ...

Page 10: ...ended that a separate cirucit serving only this appliance be provided Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current Ensure proper ground exists before use This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and ...

Page 11: ...rcuit Wait a few minutes and the cutout will reclose automatically Trash may have fallen behind the drawer and is preventing the safety switch from being closed Drawer will open only when the ram is all the way up To raise the ram turn the Key Knob to START and release Drawer must be at least 1 3 full of trash before you will see any appreciable amount of compacting because the ram does not travel...

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Page 15: ...es can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access t over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instictions contained in this boofdet cover proce dures intended to be performed by my user Other servicing generdy shodd be referred to qu fied ser vice per...

Page 16: ...product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material Failure of the product if it is used If you then have any questions for other than its intended about operating the product purpose or used commercially please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts address below or call toll free of God GE Answer Center...

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