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OPERATING YOUR COMPACTOR

After installing a trash bag, the compactor is ready to use.

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Pull the trash drawer out as far as necessary to 
load the items.

• 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.

• Folded newspaper will also help prevent glass

fragments from flying out of the drawer into the
mechanism when compacting a large glass bottle, 
or several bottles or jars, or any other items that
might shatter.

• Refuse too bulky to go into the drawer can be folded

to fit. If it cannot be folded to fit into the drawer, do
not attempt to force it in.

• Although it is not necessary to compact until the

drawer is full or nearly full, we suggest that, for
maximum compaction, you start the compactor 
each time a significant amount of trash is added.

Compacting

To start the compactor:

1.

Close the drawer.

2.

Rotate the key past ON to the START position,
hold it momentarily at START, and then release it
back to ON. The motor will start and compacting 
will proceed.

The ram 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 the 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.

CAUTION:

DO NOT FORCE KEY WHEN

TURNING. The key should always rotate 
easily. Forcing may break the key and 
damage the switch.

To Stop Compacting

Anti-Jamming Feature

The compactor may be stopped at any time by turning
the key to OFF. Restarting the compactor will allow the
ram to move upward into its starting position.

Should unusual loads cause misalignment, compactor
will automatically stop to prevent damage to the unit. 
To reset the unit and return the ram to the UP position,

turn the 

key switch to START and hold momentarily 

at START, then release it back to ON. The motor will
start and the ram will return to the UP position and stop.
Redistribute the load evenly in the drawer, placing
bottles and large cans flat and centered in the drawer,
before recycling the compactor.

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Summary of Contents for MONOGRAM ZCG3100 BB

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Compactor ZCG3100 ZCG3300 ZCG3500...

Page 2: ...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 SERVI...

Page 3: ...be careful Glass fragments may be imbedded in the surface of the drawer Do not touch moving parts Do not operate with a damaged cord set plug motor or after damage in any manner Have the appliance ex...

Page 4: ...h Quick Reference Model Number is located behind the Key Lock switch knob Mount optional air freshener here not included Key Lock Switch Ram Bag Caddy Removable Trash Drawer Leveling Legs Models ZCG31...

Page 5: ...s only about 2 3 of the way down into the drawer 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 wil...

Page 6: ...f drawer and swing door open Pull bag over front of drawer and smooth and shape the bag to conform to the drawer Hook the prepunched holes in the bag over the drawer buttons Gently swing door shut ass...

Page 7: ...ing 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...

Page 8: ...out drawer to second stop 3 Lift drawer up and out of compactor 4 Vacuum clean cabinet base track channels and drawer particularly in corners 5 Wash the cabinet interior and trash drawer with normal m...

Page 9: ...isk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug with this appliance If it will not fit the outlet i...

Page 10: ...erfering with the opening of the drawer Grasp the drawer handle and move the drawer back and forth until the stuck can becomes dislodged The Key Lock switch may have been turned to OFF LOCK before the...

Page 11: ...formation or assistance from GE we ll be there All you have to do is call toll free Monogram Preferred Service 800 444 1845 A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service schedu...

Page 12: ...ired to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or...

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