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Remove the four 3/8-in. bolts that attach the 

motor assembly to the frame.

Slide the motor assembly towards the front to 

loosen the chain.

7.

8.

Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry off the clip 

ring and remove the metal washer and drive 

gear with sprocket from the shaft plate.

9.

Carefully lift the motor assembly from the 

frame.

10.

Metal Washer

Clip Ring

Drive Gear

Place the motor on it's side and support the 

motor gear with a piece of ¾-in. wood. 

Use a 3/16-in. punch to drive the slotted pin 

from the motor gear, then slide the gear off the 

motor shaft.

4.

5.

Shaft Plate

Motor Gear

To replace the motor:

Place the motor assembly on a protected 

surface.

Mark the position of the motor on the shaft 

plate.

Remove the four 7/16-in. nuts and the shaft 

plate from the motor.

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Summary of Contents for GCG1500BB

Page 1: ...B GCG1500WW GCG1580SS GCG1700II ZCGS150SS ZCGP150II GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky 40225 31 9143 15 in Built In Compactors Technical Service Guide JULY 2006 GE Consumer Ind...

Page 2: ...avoid personal injury disconnect power before servicing this product If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary chec...

Page 3: ...atures 7 Diagnostics and Service Information 23 Directional Switch 14 Features 4 Installation Requirements 5 Motor Assembly 17 Nomenclature 6 ON OFF Switch 14 Power Screw Assembly 21 Ram Assembly 19 S...

Page 4: ...stom Panels Required Color Appearance Code II SS BB WW SS II Door Control Panel Color SS Toe Kick Black and Stainless Steel Black and Stainless Steel Black and Stainless Steel Black and Stainless Stee...

Page 5: ...le The outlet box should be located within reach of the 36 in power cord This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 1...

Page 6: ...APR 2003 F H MAY 2002 D L JUN 2001 A M JUL 2000 Z R AUG 1999 V S SEP 1998 T T OCT 1997 S V NOV 1996 R Z DEC 1995 M Nomenclature Mini Manual Width 150 15 inch Z C G S 1 5 0 L S S Brand Z Monogram Produ...

Page 7: ...r model Control Features Features 1 DRAWER HANDLE 2 DOOR PANEL 3 FOOT PEDAL DRAWER OPENER AND COMPACTOR ACTIVATION 4 TOE KICK 5 ON OFF KNOB 6 DRAWER SAFETY SWITCH 7 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL 8 BAG...

Page 8: ...s securely locked 2 The container is clean and free of sharp debris that may puncture the bag Reinforced plastic bags came with your compactor and are ready to be installed You must use the specially...

Page 9: ...ind 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 remove it to clean them out See the Car...

Page 10: ...ay be bits of glass in the drawer Press the side door latch down 3 Hold the side door latch and tilt the side of the drawer until the latch clears the drawer front The drawer side can be removed by ti...

Page 11: ...11 15 in Built In Compactor Component Locator Views Continued next page...

Page 12: ...p View top cover removed Bottom View bottom pan removed Rear View rear motor cover removed Actuator Bracket Shaft Plate Power Screw Assembly Ram Assembly Drive Gear Motor Chain Top Limit Directional S...

Page 13: ...ach the switch bracket to the frame 1 2 3 Insert a small bladed screwdriver between the top of the control panel and the front cover Pry the control panel forward and release it from the 3 top tabs 3...

Page 14: ...ectional switch See Switch Bracket and ON OFF Switch The directional switch is positioned on the left side of the top limit switch closest to the ON OFF switch It is connected with blue yellow and red...

Page 15: ...release the locking tabs Tilt Switch Note Disconnect power to the compactor before accessing the tilt switch The tilt switch is located in the front of the compactor above the drawer opening The tilt...

Page 16: ...the bottom of the switch It is necessary to use a small at blade screwdriver to press and release the locking tab The switch can then be pulled out and the 2 wire leads disconnected Tilt Switch Drawe...

Page 17: ...or Wire Harness Neutral Wire Track Shield Place the compactor on a protected surface and stand the compactor on its top Remove the 3 Phillips head screws and the bottom pan from the frame 5 6 Bottom P...

Page 18: ...lly lift the motor assembly from the frame 10 Metal Washer Clip Ring Drive Gear Place the motor on it s side and support the motor gear with a piece of in wood Use a 3 16 in punch to drive the slotted...

Page 19: ...position approximately ush with top of frame A repetitive thumping sound will be heard 3 4 in Recess Flush Ram Assembly Frame Frame Ram Assembly Disconnect power Remove the switch bracket See Switch B...

Page 20: ...the bottom of each side of the ram It is necessary to use a small at blade screwdriver to remove the retaining clip and pin that hold each power screw nut to the ram Caution Discard the removed retain...

Page 21: ...e ram assembly See Ram Assembly Lower the left front leveling leg and remove the two 11 32 in nuts and the Phillips head screws that hold the frame slide to the frame Remove the left side screw shield...

Page 22: ...the chain the compactor must be removed from installation To remove the chain Remove the ram assembly See Ram Assembly Place the compactor on a protected surface and stand the compactor on it s top Re...

Page 23: ...h contacts Motor Run Winding 1 Remove the blue wire from the start switch and the blue wires from the top limit switch and the directional switch 2 Connect an ohmmeter to the blue wire and to the neut...

Page 24: ...WC01X10006 oil Not Compacting Complaints Low Voltage Check supply voltage with the ram compacting trash At 120 volts ram force is approximately 2300 lbs At voltage lower than 120 volts ram force is re...

Page 25: ...closes the tilt switch drawer and tilt switch The directional switch is closed for down travel Blue to Yellow and the top limit switch is open The consumer starts the cycle by closing the foot pedal...

Page 26: ...26 Warranty...

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