GE ZCG3500, ZCG3300 Care And Cleaning, Cleaning-Outside, When going on vacation, Cleaning-Inside

CARE AND CLEANING

The inside and outside of your compactor are finished with durable baked-on enamel.

Cleaning—Outside

Keep the outside clean. Do not wipe with a soiled dishwashing cloth—it may leave a residue that can damage the paint. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers or scouring pads that may mar the finish. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the compactor is new, and then several times a year. Appliance Polish and Wax Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216) is available from GE Appliance Parts Marts.

Stainless Steel Panels. The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. You can order Stainless Steel Magic (Cat. No. WX10X15) through GE Parts by calling 800.626.2002.

When going on vacation

For vacations or other extended absences, remove the trash bag to prevent a build-up of undesirable odor.

Cleaning—Inside

To clean the cabinet interior:

1.Pull out trash drawer until it stops.

2.Lift up on drawer slightly, then pull out drawer to second stop.

3.Lift drawer up and out of compactor.

4.Vacuum clean cabinet base, track channels and drawer, particularly in corners.

5.Wash the cabinet interior and trash drawer with normal mild household cleaners, rinse and dry with a clean cloth. Be sure trash drawer is thoroughly dry before inserting a new bag.

WARNING: Glass fragments may be lying in bottom of cabinet. To avoid injury, use care in cleaning.

To clean the ram:

With trash drawer out of cabinet, remove the ram as follows:

2.Place hand on ram face, being

careful to support its entire length.

3.With other hand, press back on

front of ram, sliding it until it releases.

1.Remove bolt in

center of ram with a 1/2″ wrench.

F R O N T

4.Clean ram with normal mild household cleaners, rinse and dry.

5.Fit ram into grooves on the compacting mechanism and slide it forward until it snaps into position.

6. Replace center bolt removed in Step 1.

CAUTION: WATCH FOR GLASS FRAGMENTS.

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