User manual GE APPLIANCES GCG1500WH

[. . . ] ge. com Trash Compactors Safety Instructions . . 2­3 Operating Instructions Compacting . . 5­6 Owner's Manual GCG1500 GCG1580 GCG1700 Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Unit . Back Cover Product Registration for Customers in Canada . [. . . ] Keep the bag away from your body to prevent injury from sharp objects that may have pierced the bag. CAUTION: s Do not apply too much force when turning the knob. Forcing may break the knob and damage the switch. s When emptying waste baskets into the trash drawer, some items may spill into the compactor behind the drawer. Items behind the drawer could prevent it from closing completely and prevent the compactor from operating. To remove such items from behind the drawer, open the drawer and remove it to clean them out. To stop the compactor: The compactor may be stopped at any time. Attempting to open the drawer while the ram is moving will stop the ram. Close the drawer completely and the ram will travel back to the UP position. Open the drawer fully and turn the knob to OFF. 1 2 3 Turn the knob to ON. Lift the foot pedal up to start cycle. Care and Cleaning The ram travels downward into the drawer, compacting the trash. At the bottom of the stroke, the ram automatically reverses direction, retracts out of the drawer, returns to its starting position, and the compactor shuts off automatically. As the trash drawer fills with trash, cycle time gets progressively shorter. NOTES: s You will not see compacting of trash the first few times you load. The compactor drawer should be about 1/2 full before the compactor can begin to compress the load. s Glass bottles can make a loud noise when they break during compaction. Also, bottles in the trash drawer will not always break during the first cycle. Breaking glass and associated noise may occur several cycles later, depending on the type and volume of the trash. s When bottles and cans are compacted, small tears in the bag may occur. This Operating Instructions 1 2 3 Removing a Full Trash Bag Troubleshooting Tips Pull the drawer completely open. Remove the top of the bag from the bag retainer buttons. Pull up all four bag cuffs. Lift the bag out. Consumer Support Push the side-lock latch down and tilt the drawer side open. 6 Care and cleaning of the compactor. Safety Instructions ge. com As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued satisfaction. [. . . ] Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year!For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also "Ask Our Team of ExpertsTM" your questions, and so much more. . . In Canada: www. GEAppliances. ca Schedule Service In the U. S. : ge. com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. [. . . ]