About using the trash compactor | GE GCG1550, GCG1540, GCG1520

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About using the trash compactor.

What It Does and How It Works

Your compactor reduces household trash to as little as 1/4 of its original volume.

It compacts most refuse, including paper, cans, bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings, sweepings and some food wastes.

Drop trash into a disposable bag that lines the trash drawer and close the drawer. When you start the compactor, an electrically-operated ram moves down into the drawer, compacts trash, moves back up again—and the compactor shuts off automatically.

NOTE: The trash drawer must be 1/2 full before you will notice compaction because the ram does not travel all the way down into the drawer. By adding trash, compaction is transferred to the items below until all trash is compacted.

Key-Knob Start/Off Switch

A key-knob switch is provided for your	Lock the compactor when it is not in use,
protection as a safety measure. When the	and remove the key-knob for safekeeping to
key-knob switch is in the OFF position, the	keep children from operating the
compactor will not operate.	compactor or to prevent anyone from
	tampering with it.

Drawer Monitor Switch

The compactor has a position monitor switch to ensure that the drawer is in its fully closed position for operation. The compactor will not cycle without the drawer being closed.

Troubleshooting Tips Installation

Customer Service

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

Trash Bag Installation

Before installing a new bag, be sure:

1	The drawer side is securely locked.
2	The container is clean and free of sharp
2	debris that may puncture the bag.

Reinforced polyethylene bags came with your compactor and are ready to be installed.

You must use the specially designed heavy-duty trash bags included with your compactor. These bags are available from your dealer or Factory Service Center. Ask for catalog number WC60X5017. If you prefer, you can order by mail. A handy order form is provided with your compactor and is included in every replacement bag package.

To install a new bag:

	1	Place the bag into the drawer. Open
	1	the bag and pull the top edges over
		the bag and pull the top edges over
		the drawer top.
		Lock the bag in place by pulling the
	2	Lock the bag in place by pulling the
	2	four prepunched holes over the bag
		four prepunched holes over the bag

retainer buttons. Holes will expand over the buttons without harming the bag.

3 Press inside of bag against the drawer bottom, sides and corners for a smooth fit.

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