GE GCG1580 Important Safety Information, Read All Instructions Before Using, Safety Precautions

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions

■This compactor is for household use only. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is operated near children. Do not allow the compactor to be used as a toy, or to run unattended at any time.

■CHILD LOCK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS: Turn the knob to OFF and remove it when not compacting trash. This will help prevent anyone from tampering with the compactor or children from operating it.

■Do not push trash into the drawer with hands or feet. Trash might contain broken glass, sharp pieces of metal, or other sharp objects that might cause injury.

■When removing or carrying the trash bag, keep the bag away from your body. Sharp objects may have pierced it.

■Be careful when cleaning the inside of the cabinet or trash drawer. Glass fragments may be stuck to the ram, imbedded in the drawer surface or lying in the bottom of the cabinet.

■Do not install or store compactor where it will be exposed to outside conditions.

■Make sure the compactor is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support its weight.

■Do not touch moving parts.

■Do not compact food waste such as raw meat and fish, rinds, personal hygiene items and disposable diapers. These items create very strong odors and should not go into the compactor.

■Do not use as a freestanding unit. Use only as a built-in unit.

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF YOUR COMPACTOR:

■Never compact shotgun shells, cartridges for firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly explosive.

■Never compact flammable materials such as paint, oil- or gasoline-saturated rags, engine starting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.— spontaneous combustion or explosive vapor concentrations could occur.

■Never compact containers of toxic chemicals such as strong insecticides or other poisonous materials—compaction could release hazardous fumes.

■Never compact aerosol cans containing explosive or 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.)

■Do not compact lit cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or burning items.

■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

■Do not overload your appliance.

■Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp objects can pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not overload trash bag with heavy material such as glass.

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