GE ZCG3300, ZCG3100, ZCG3500 owner manual Important Safety Instructions, Save These Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

•This compactor is for household use only. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.

•To prevent hazard of electrical shock, this compactor must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. SAVE YOUR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE SHOULD YOU MOVE OR RELOCATE YOUR COMPACTOR. If you did not receive an Installation Instruction sheet with your compactor, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

•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.

•Turn the key 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.

•When cleaning the inside of the cabinet, be careful. Glass fragments may be stuck to the ram or be lying in the bottom of the cabinet.

•When cleaning the trash drawer, 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 examined, repaired or adjusted by an authorized serviceman.

•Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when subsequently used.

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

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 lighted cigarettes, cigars or other hot or burning items.

•Unplug the compactor before making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified person.

•DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG OR AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

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

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