GE Monogram ZCGS150 Using the Trash Compactor, How It Does and How It Works, To install a new bag

Using the Trash Compactor

Compactor

How It Does

and How It

Works

Your compactor reduces household trash to as little as one-fourth of its original volume.

It compacts most refuse, including paper,

cans, bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings, sweepings and some food wastes.

Drop trash into the disposable bag (designed for compactor use) that lines the compactor 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 at least 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.

ON/OFF Knob

Drawer

Safety

Switch

The removable knob is provided for your	Child Lockout Instructions:
protection as a safety measure. When the knob	Lock the compactor when it is not in
switch is in the OFF position, the compactor
	use, by removing the knob. This will keep
will not operate.
	children from operating the compactor and
	prevent anyone from tampering with it.
The compactor has two safety switches to
ensure that the drawer is in its fully closed
position for operation. The compactor will not
cycle without the drawer being fully closed.

Trash Bag Installation

Before installing a new bag, be sure that:

1.The drawer side is securely locked.

2.The container is clean and free of sharp debris that may puncture the bag.

Reinforced plastic 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 over the bag caddy. Open the bag and pull the top edges over the drawer top.

2.Lock the bag in place by pulling the 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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