GE UCG1500 Series, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFETY
INFORMA
TION
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or death.
WARNING
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner’s Manual. Do not use other than
manufacturer’s attachments.
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is operated near children. Do not allow the
compactor to be used as a toy, or to run unattended
at any time. Lock key switch when not in use and
store key out of reach of children.
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CHILD LOCK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS:
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to OFF and remove it when not compacting trash.
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the compactor or children from operating it.
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metal, or other sharp objects that might cause injury.
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bag away from your body. Sharp objects may have
pierced it.
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trash drawer. Glass fragments may be stuck to the
ram, imbedded in the drawer surface or lying in the
bottom of the cabinet.
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exposed to outside conditions.
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leveled on a floor that can support its weight.
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fish, rinds, personal hygiene items and disposable
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should not go into the compactor.
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built-in unit.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF
YOUR COMPACTOR:
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firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly explosive.
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oil- or gasoline-saturated rags, engine starting
fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.—spontaneous
combustion or explosive vapor concentrations could
occur.
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as strong insecticides or other poisonous materials—
compaction could release hazardous fumes.
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highly toxic chemicals. (If you are sure the aerosol
cans contain non-hazardous materials such as
shaving cream, cheese spread and whipped cream,
they may be compacted.)
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burning items.
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vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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can pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not overload
trash bag with heavy material such as glass.