GE UCG1600 Series, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Compactor won’t
operate Compactor is unplugged Make sure the cord is plugged securely into a working
outlet.
Circuit breaker/fuse is
tripped/blown Check house circuit breakers /fuses. Replace fuses or reset
breaker.
Knob switch may not be in
the ON position Make sure the switch is in the ON position.
Foot pedal may not be lifted
up long enough to start
cycle Lift foot pedal up momentarily until compaction cycle starts.
Drawer may not be closed Check to make sure the drawer is firmly closed.
Compactor has an
automatic thermal motor
reset If you have just compacted repeatedly, this protector may
have opened the motor circuit. Wait a few minutes and
the motor reset will reclose automatically.
Drawer is hard to
close Trash may have fallen
behind the drawer Remove any trash.
Drawer will not
open The ram is not all the way
up Lift up on the foot pedal and release to allow ram to
complete a cycle.
Little or no apparent
compaction Drawer is not full enough The drawer must be at least 1/2 full of trash before you will
see any amount of compacting. The ram does not travel all
the way to the bottom. Trash in the bottom of the drawer will
be crushed during later cycles.
Trash is stuck between ram
and basket Remove any trash.