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Compacting

To start the compactor:

Make sure the drawer is fully closed.

Turn the key-knob to START. Let go of the key-knob.
The motor will start and compacting will proceed.

CAUTION: DO NOT FORCE KEY WHEN
TURNING. The key should always rotate easily.
Forcing may break the key and damage the switch.

The 

 travels downward into the drawer,

compacting the trash. At the bottom of the stroke, the
ram automatically 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.

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. Breaking glass and associated noise may occur
several cycles later, depending on the type and
volume of 

 trash.

When bottles and cans are compacted, small tears in
the 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 the drawer could
prevent it from closing completely and prevent the
compactor from operating. To remove such items
from behind the drawer, open the drawer and, if
necessary, remove it to clean them out. See Care
and Cleaning instructions.

To Stop Compacting

The compactor may be stopped at any time by turning
the key to 

 Turn the key-knob to ON and the

compacting ram moves back up to its starting position.
You can then open the drawer. To restart the compactor
turn the Key-Knob to START.

To Remove a Full 

 Bag:

1. Pull the drawer completely open.

2. Remove top of bag from

 retainer buttons. 

up all four bag cuffs.

3. Close bag with twist

ties provided.

4. Push Side-Lock Latch

down and tilt drawer

side open.

5. Lift bag by bag

carrier handles.

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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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