GEAppliances

Trashcampactors

Owner's Manualand Installation

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Part No. 165D4700P206 Pub. No. 49-5880 3-OOJR9871764

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Safely Information

SafetyPrecautions....... 3,4

OperatingInstructions

Features .................. 5

Using the Compactor ........ 6

TrashBagInstallation ....... 6Loading .................. 7Compacting ............... 7Removinga Full TrashBag .... 8Cleaningthe Outsideand Inside ................. 9

Installation Instructions

Before YouStart ........... 10

Installing ............. 12-14CustomPanels ............ 15

Troubleshooting 7_ps

BeforeYouCallforService.. 16

Customer Service

Warranty ................ 19

ServiceTelephoneNumbers ......... BackCover

Congratulations!YouAre Now Part of the GEFamilyWelcome to the GE flintily. WeTe prnud of our quality products and we are committed

to pro_4.ding dependable service. You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's Manual andyou'll hear it in the fiiendly voices of our customer ser4ce deparmaent.

Best of all, you'll experience these values each time you use your tl_lsh compactor

Tlaat's important, because your new tJ-asla compactor will be paza ofyour fam yformany years. And we hope you _dll be part otom's tiw a long time to come.

We thank you f;:wbuying GE. We appreciate your pro'chase a ad h pe you will

continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for yet " aome

GE& You,A Service Partnership.

ForYourRecordsStaple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain sezwiceunder the wan-anty.

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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Yon can find them on a label on the cabinet behind the drawer fi-ont.

_ ReadthisManualInside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintainyour trash compactor properly.Just a little preventive care on yourpart can save you a great deal ofdme and money over the life of yourtrash compactor.

If YouNeedServiceYou'll find man}, answers to common problems in the Before YouCell ForService section. If you review our chart of TroubleshootingTips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

If you do need service, you can relax "knowing help is only a phonecall away. A list of toll-free customer set.ice numbers is included inthe back section. Or, in tile U.$.. you can always call the GE Answer

Center ®at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada,call 800-361-3400.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shockor personal inju_

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS• This compactor is for household use only.Use this appliance only fro- its intendedpuqoose as described in this Owner's Manual.Do not use other than manufacturer'srecommended attachments.

• Close supe_wision is necessary when anyappliance is operated near children. Do notallow the compactor to be used as a toy, or torun unattended at any time.

• Turn the key-knob to 0_and remove it whennot compacting trash. This will help preventanyone from tampering with the compactoror children from operating it.

• Do not push trash into the drawer with handsor feet. Trash might contain broken glass,sharp pieces of metal, or other sharp objectsthat might cause injury.

• When removing or carrying the trash bag,

keep the bag away from your body. Sharpobjects may have pierced it.

• Do not overload trash bag with heavy material

such as glass.

• Never lift the bag by the sides. Broken glass orother sharp objects in the bag can causeinjury.

• Be careful when cleaning the inside of thecabinet or trash drawer. Glass fragments maybe 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 the weather.

• Do not use the compactor as a counterfor electrical cooking appliances nor as acutting board.

• Do not set hot pans, etc. on the compactol-

top. Do not spill any liquids on the compactortop.

PRECAUTIONSAGAINST UNREASONABLEUSE OFYOURCOMPACTOR:

• Never compact shotgun shells, caruidges forfirearms, fireworks, etc., which are highlyexplosive.

• Never compact flammable materials such aspaint, oil- or gasoline-saturated rags, enginestarting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.-spontaneous combustion or explosive vaporconcentrations could occur.

• Never compact containers of toxic chemicalssuch as strong insecticides or other poisonousmaterials-compaction could releasehazardous fumes.

• Never compact aerosol cans containingexplosive or highly toxic chemicals.(If you are sure the aerosol cans containnon-hazardous materials such as shavingcream, cheese spread and whipped cream,they may be compacted.)

• Do not compact lighted cigarettes, cigars, orother hot or burning items.

• Do not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors mad liquids in the vicinityof this or any other appliance.

• Make sure the compactor is properly installedand leveled on a floor that can support itsweight.

• Do not touch moving parts.

• Do not compact food waste such as raw meatand fish, gq-apefruit rinds, personal hygieneitems and disposable diapers. These items

create very strong odors and should not gointo the compactor.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

,, ELECTRICALSAFETYWhen using electrical eppfiances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the foflowing:

To prevent hazard of electrical shock, this Do not, under ;lily circumstances, cut orcompactor must be properly installed and remove the third grounding prong ti'om timgn'ounded in accordance with the Installation power cord.hastructions before it is used.

Do not operate with a damaged cord set, plug,motor, or after damage in any maimer. Havethe appliance examined, repaired, or adjustedby an authol-ized service technician.

Do not take apart this appliance, lncon'ectreassembly can cause elecn'ic shock whensubsequently used.

Unplug the compactor before making anyrepairs. NOTE."We strongly recommend thatany smwicing be perfol-med by a qualified

person.

Do not use an adapter plug or an extensioncoM with this appliance.

Follow National Electric Codes or prevailing

local codes and ordinances. This appliancenmst be supplied with 120V, 60Hz andconnected to an indMdual, properly groundedbranch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 ampcircuit breaker or time delay fuse.

If the electric supply provided does not meetthe above requirements, call a licensedelectrician.

This appliance must be grounded. In the eventofa lnalfimction or breakdown, grounding willreduce the risk of electric shock by providing apath of least resistance tbr electric cun-ent.

This appliance is equipped with a cord hax4ngan equipment grounding conductor and agrounding plug. The plug must be plugged

into an appropriate outlet that is properlyinstalled and grounded in accordance withlocal codes and ordinances.

WARNING."Improper connection of the

equipment grounding conductor can resuh illa risk of electric shock. Check ufth a qualifiedelectrician if you are in doubt as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded.

Do not nrodify the plug with this appliance. Ifit will not fit the outlet installed, hm,e a properoutlet installed by a qualified electrician.

We recommend that a separate circuit servingonly this appliance be provided.

r-_/ Readand follow this SafetyInformation carefully.

/ Okg\_ SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

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About the trash compactor.

Features

O DRAWERHANDLE

O DOORPANEL

O TOUCH-TOEBARDRAWEROPENER

O TOEPLATE

O KEY-KNOBSTART/OFFSWITCH

Oi DRAWER MONITOR SWITCH

O MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL

OI BAG RETAINERBUTTONS

0_ SIDE-LOCKLATCH

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About using the trash compactor.What It Does and How It Works

Your compactor reduces household trash to as little as 1/4 of its original volume.

It compacts most refuse, including paper, cans, bottles,jars, plastic containers, _aappings,sweepings and some t_)od wastes.

Drop Ii_tsh into a disposahle bag that lines the trash dcawer and close the drawer. When you

start tile conlpactor, all elecuically-opel-ated I'anl []loves down into die dr;iwer, colnpacLs

tFash, moves back up again--and the compactor shuts offautomatically.

NOT£'The trash drawer must be 1/2 thll before you will notice compaction because the izundoes not travel all the way down into dm dl~awer. By adding trash, compaction is lr t s i. - e(It die items below until all LI-ash is ¢onlpacted.

Key-Knob Start/Off Switch

A key-kmob switch is provided for yourprotection as a safety measure. When the

key-l,mob switch is in the OFFposition, dae

compactor will not operate.

lx)ck tile COlnpactc_r wllen it is not in use,

and rem_ve tile key-knnb fnr safekeeping tokee l) chil&_'n from operating the

compactor or to prevent anyone l]-omtampering with it.

Drawer Monitor Switch

Tlw _ompactor has a position monitor sMtcb to ensure that tile drawer is in its fully closed

position tbr operatinn. The compactor will not cycle without tile drawer being closed.

After installinga trashbag, thecompactoris readyto use.

Trash Bag Installation

Beforeinstallinga new bag,be sure:

[_] The drawer side is securely locked.

[_The container is clean and free of shm-pdebris that may puncture the bag.

Reinforced polyethylene bags came with

yore" compactor and are ready to beinstalled.

You must use the specially designedheavy-duty trash bags included with yourcompactor. These bags are available fromyour dealer or Factor}'SezwiceCenter. Askfor catalog nmnber WC60X5017. If youpreter, _x)ttCall order by mail. A handy ordertitan is provided with yore compactor and isincluded in evely replacement hag package.

Toinstalla new bag:

[_] Place the bag into the drawer. Openthe bag and pull the top edges overthe drawer top.

[_ Ixmk the bag in place by pulling thetour prepunched holes over the bagretainer buttons. Holes _411expand overthe buttons without harming tile bag.

[_] Press inside of bag againsl Ihedrawer l){)tic)In, sides and ('()rnerg10ra slnood_ Ill.

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Lift thetrash drawerhandleorpressthetouch-toebarandpullthe drawerout.

Loading

Lift the trash dcawer handle or press thetouch-toe hal and pull the drawer out.

Remember.

• l_)ltles and large cans compact best whenlaid flat near the center of the drawer.

• To help keep the ram clean whenconlpacling messy Ibod waste, place a

c_mple _t fi tided sheets of newspaper or a[m'ge grocely bag (m top of the load to be

compacted.

• Items U)o bulky to go into the drawercan he ridded to fit. lfil cannot be fblded

to fil into the drawer, do not attempl tolorce it in.

• Folded newspaper will also help preventglass fi-agments ti'om flying oul of thedrawer when compaclillg a large glasshattie, or several boules or jars, or anyolher items that mighl shauer.

• Ahhough it is not neccssm)' to compactuntil llle drawei is lilll or nearly lull, wesuggest thai, fin nlaxilnlll/l colnpaclion,

you starl the cOlllpa(:lof ea(h time asignificanl amount at trash is added.

Compacting

Tostart the compactor:

[_] Make sure the <lrawer is fully closed.

[_'] Turn the key-knob to START Let go ofthe key-knob. The motor will start and

compacting will proceed.

The ram travels downward into the drawer,

compacting the trash. At the bottom of thestroke, the ram automatically reversesdirection, retracts out of the drawer, returns

to its starting position, and the compactor

shuus offautomafically.

The cycle takes about one minute. As the

trash drawer fills, cycle time getsprogressively shorter.

NOTES:

• Glass bottles can make a loud noise when

they break during compaction. Tiffs isnormal. Also, boltles in the trash drawer

will not always hreak during tile lirsl cycle.lh caking glass and assl wialed noise mayo( ( iii s(wcral cycles lal¢,i, depending on

lhe l}pc and v<ihlllle <>fthc tiash.

• When bottles and carts are compacted,

small leafs in the bag may occur. 'l'hisis lu nmal and ill no way atlec ts dw

[)(?l'l()l'llll[I 1('1! ()l the ( (lllll)a(lor. Keep

lilt' hag away tloln youl hody to preventit!jmy li_)m sharp able( ts that nlay have

pier{ ed the bag.

CAUTION:

• Do not force the key-knob when turning.The key-knob should always rotate easily.Forcing may break the key-knob anddamage the swilch.

• When emptying waste baskets into thetrash drawer, some items may spill into

the compactor behind the drawer. Items

behind the th'awer could prevent it fromclosing completely and prevent the

compactor from operating. To removesuch items from behind the drawer, open

the drawer and, if necessao,, remove it mclean them out. See Ihe Care and Cleaningsection.

Tostop the compactor.

Tim compach)r may bc stopped at any time.

[_Tum the kcy-ktmb to LOCK/OFE

[_-l'm n the key-knob to ONand the(olnpa('lillg'l illll [llO\es hack lip I0

its starting posilion.

[_ VoII 1"_111 Ihell opCll the dlWWCl, l'o

IcslaFI Ih+. +(IHIlp_l(tOI [llrll Ihckc}-

knob to START

About usingthe trashcompactor.

Removing a Full Trash Bag

[] Pull thedrawerconapletelyopen.

] Rein(we the top of the bag li-om lhebag i'el_tillel- I)utt()ll_;. Pull u I) all ibmbag ++ull_;.

[_ Close the bag with the twist tiesprovided.

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[_ Push the side-lock latch d_,w+_ and tiltthe drawer side open.

[] Lift the bagout.

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Careandcleaningofthecompactor.

As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued satisfaction. Before cleaning the compactor,turn the key-knob to the OFFposition and remove. If you will be away for more than a couple of days, remove thecompactor bag. Lock the compactor and remove the key-knob and store it in a safe place.

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

Cleaning the Outside and Inside

Tocleanthe outside:

Do n+,t wipe with a s+filed disbwasher cloth-

it l|la_ leave _l lcsidlle that (_tll (lanlagc Ihe

pallCl, l)o nol rise b_llS}l+ gritty cleansers or

scouring pads Ihat may mar the tbtish.

Paintedpanels:

] 1t the drawer side was removed, slide itback into the tihed p<Mtion.

[] Press the skle-lo+ k latch down whilepressing I}+eside (o Ihe uprighposition. Lock dw side-lock l;uch.

Toclean the cabinet interior:

Applyacoal<>fkilchen/ pp l<_ew x

when the compa<lov is new, and thenseveral times a year.

Stainless steel panels:

Stainless steel panels can be cleaned wifllStainless Steel Magi(: or a similar productusing a clean, soft cloth.

Stainless Sleel Magic (Cat. No. WXIOX15)and Appliance l'olish and Wax Cleaner(Cat. No. WR97X216) are available fiomGE Parts by calling _0-6_-2002.

Tocleanthedrawer interior:.

[] Remove the bag. See Aboutusing thetrash compactor section.

[] Wear protective gloves. There may bebits of glass in the dt_awer. Press theside-lock latch down.

] Pull the drawcl oul until itstops.Note Ihc tva+ks in which the drawerrollers move.

] Lift the tiont to clear the drawer stops.GFab the drawer on b<>fll sides. Pull it

out the rest of the way and set il aside.

[] Vacuum inside of the cabinet. Liquidspills or wet trash should be cleaned up

by hand, or use a vacuum designed topick up liquid.

[] Hold dm side-lock latch and tilt theside <ffthe drawer until the latch clem_ [] Wash, rinse and dl_,' the inside.

the dl+lwer fi'ont. The drawer side can

be removed by tilting and sliding it out.

[] Wash with a damp cloth using warm,soapy water. Rinse and then dl-i with asoft cloth.

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Installation Instructions.

Before you start...

Proper installation is your rcsl)onsibility. Makt,

SIII'C \Oil }IIIVC C\'cwtliillg" nt't{'_;s;ll_ t()l ('OlTC('I

installaliim. 11is I]l(' [)('rsollal respimsihilily ;rod

ol)ligalion 111Iht" (list i illlCl' tl) (:Olthi(l ;i (tualilit!dinslallur Io ;l_StllC lhal c'lt'( Irk;i| inslallalion iiict.l_;

nadonal and all ]oc;tl ('o(It._ and ()rdhi;lnct.s.

Groundedelectricaloutletis required.

Check the location wltcft" your con/l)a(:l( )r will I)0

incl,\lied. The c;tl)inc-t (l})c'iling should I)e square.

You should hi. :tl)le 1o fillly open the conlpactlifdrawer. Si× inches (1_.2cni) of cieaiance is

needed on tht_ right side ofconli)a¢lor drawer It)

I)e able Io rt.tllo\./. Iht. conii)actor I)ag. Allow 23

incites (58.4 (m) in fi'ilnt olthe (:Oral)aCtor i(iIt_nt ()vc dl;iWCl-.

Fire Hazard

Do net let any item fall or collect behindthe compacto_

Failureto follow this instruction couldresult in a fire.

Cutout dimensions Product dimensions--The overall Clearance dimensionslook of your compactor mayvar_

\6roundedelectricaloutletmustbe3"(76 cm)rnin fromeithersidewall

18"rain24" min. (457 cml

15 1/4" rain

(384 cm)

34 114"rnin(87cm)

34 1/8"min.(86.7cm)

(38cm)

I --H b*-I6"(152 cm}- • Clearanceto23"(584 cm) the nearestClearanceinfront verticalwallof thecompactoris onthe rightneededto fullyopen sideof theorremovethe compactoriscompactordooE neededto

removebag

Tools and Materials Needed for Installation

• I.t'\'c'l • Pliers

• Phillil)s scrt'wdlivt'r • Utility kni|;c'

• ]:ill\ I)hid(! _;(l('wdliV('l • .i_(;isNois

• Me;istiih]g tal)t.

• 5/I IT hl)x<!ll(I Wl ('n( li

• (;I,)vt_

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Parts Supplied for Undercounter Installation--E.m_ _\<,p:u i_ li-_)111Ihci-altilt, i):wkag(,.

• 2 In( unlJng ( lips • 2 lnounl]iig s( I'eWS

#8- ISx I/2"

ElectricalShockHazard

Electricalgroundis requiredonthiscompactor.

DONOTgroundtoa gas pipe,

DO NOT change the power supply cord plug. If itdoes not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed

by a qualified electrician.

DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or groundingcircuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuitcould result in an electrical shock.

DO NOTuse an extensioncordwith this compactor.

Checkwith a qualifiedelectrician if youare notsure the compactoris properlygrounded.

Failureto follow theseinstructionscouldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

If codespermitanda separategroundingwire is used,it is recommendedthat a qualifiedelectrician determinethat the groundingpath is adequate.

IMPORTANT'.Observeall governingcodesand ordinances.

A 120-volt,60-Hz,AC-only, 15-or20-ampere, fused electrical supply is required. 77me-delayfuseor circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only thisappliance be provided.

RecommendedGroundingMethodFor your personal safety, this appliance must begrounded. This appliance is equipped with a powersupply cord ha'_ing a 3-prong grounding plug. Tominimize possible shock hazard, the cord must beplugged into a mating, 3-prong, grounding-type,wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with thenational Electaical Code ANSI/NFPA70--1atestedition* and all local codes and ordinances, lfa

mating wall receptacle is not available, it is thepersonal responsibilig' and obligation of thecustomer to have a properly grounded, .°,-prong,wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

3-pronggroundingtypewall receptacle

3-pronggroundingplug

plug

tPowersupplycord

Col)ies of the slandarcls listed may beobtained frolu:

*National Fire Prolcction Association

Ilallciynimdl I'm'k,

Quill(y, Masstllilust, lls 0771it.)

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InstallationInstructions(cent).

Starting to Install... with the compactor in the room where it will be installed.

DO NOT _m/s l) console to nl()ve c()mpaclor.

Slide the compactor ohm cardhoard or

hardbo;u'd hell)re re(wing conll)aClOr ;icross

the floor to I_revenl damaging Ilo()r ,_o\ cring,

l)O NOT allow tim rear li'mne of dw

(Oll]p;iclor t(I t()tR:ll Ihu Iloor C()VCI'ilI_

when lifting or inovhig (o up "

I R_'nlovc Ihe Cl)l/]p{l(lor tioln lilt" shipping carton. Rclnovt! all ihc piolcctive pa(kaghig

m 1 e i s st c ] s iapt and shipping pads. l?.emo\'c waxy, residue (anscd by pr_)lcctivc shippingmatelJa] Will1 a iniM sohilion ofli(luid h()uscl_)ld c[c_uicr and water,

2 Check thai Ihe power supply c(,rd is aliarhedto the toM clip on the l-(_;tiof the COlllpa('l()r,

cordclip

½ (

3 Place two corner posts from carton on floornear compactor. Open the compactor drawerand remove any shipping materials or otheritems shipped in the drawer. DO NOTremove the compactor bag (if installed).Grasp the handle and raise the front of thedrawer until it clears stops. Grasp sides of thedrawer and lift the drawer out of the

compactor. Place the drawer on the twocomer posts.

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4 Place the other two comer posLs on the floor

Io the side of the con]pactor. (;rasp the sides _

(,llhe conlparlor cahinel an(:l i)ui the _'-_"-_/']"_//ql

compa<'lor (m its side (,i, u>p,)t die c<>incl ---.-_ F'.</ IIp')sts. Rcni(,vc I h(' sllipphig hast li(,m II1,..[)otloln oIlh(, ( Oilli)a( ior. leveling lellS_

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Measure the height of your cabinet opening.The top oft he conlpactor should be at leastI/8" (3 mm) ti'om llte lop nfthe cabinet

)pelling.

The rear wheels arc preset tim atcabinetopcnntg height ot 34 1, 4 (8 / cm)(l+,stum A ).

1% at!just tor odmr cabinet opening heights,1<)i)Sell screw jtlsl enough to dear stud fYoln

hole in position "A". M<)ve tile rear wheel and

slnd Io posilion "B" or "C" as needed lin your

ca})inel opening [neasulelllellt:

) • , Jt ,tl1os t on B 34-1/4 to 34-7/16(87 to 87.5 cm)

P<>sitionC: 34-7/16" to ?,4-5/8"

(87.5 to 88 +rat)

Tighten s+few. Repeat lin ()lher rear wheel.

CaNnel

g stud

Wheelbracketassembly

Selftappingscrew{pivot}

Use pliers to lower leveling legs away tiom cabinet. Ac!jusl legs so there will be a 1/8" (3 rim)to 1/4 (6.4 mm) sp +c_ )et+_een t ae t< _ >tthe _o up d<>t md the top ol the c d+met opening.Stand tim compactor upright.

Use pliers to lower leveling legs away fl-om |cabinet. Place level inside on tim floor of the \cabinet. Check that the compacun is levelfi-om ti'ont to back and side to skle. Ac!just theleveling legs until the compactor is level.

8 Determine if you want the conlpactor frameor drawer front limb with tim cabinet fi-unt.

Adjust the retaining brackets to the cabinettop as needed:

If the compactor frame is to be flush with the

cabinet front place retaining bracket screwsthrough "A'.

If thecompactordrawerfront is tobe flushwiththe cabinetfront,place retaining bracketscrews through "C".

ff the compactor is to be midway between"A" and "C", place retaining bracket screws

through "B".

Countertop

Retaining

Injury HazardWhen movingor lifting thecompactor,use a glove to protect and cushion yourhand.

More than oneperson is recommendedto lift ormove compactorbecause of its sizeand weight Useproper liftin9 methods.

Failureto follow these instructions could result in inju_

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InstallationInstructions(cent).

Move the compactor close to its final position.Plug the )ower snpply cord into a properlygq-ounded receptacle.

Careflllly lift tile [iont slightly and roll

conq)actor into the cabinel openin_ until theretaining brackets stop the unit.

Using the two #8 -I 8 x 1/2" screws, tasten tileretaining brackeus to the underskle of the

countertop with the mounting scre_s. If thet)ra(kets CallllO[ De atfa( h(,d lO [llc underside

of countertop, atlach m<>unting (:lips to

brackets. Fasten +ompactor 1o cal)incl ti-<mt

;\rit[l nlounling screws throngh nlountilag clips.Retainin9bracket

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Retaining_bracket

Mounting_

0 Grasp sides of cnmpactor dl-awer and place bottom of drawer into U-acks. Lift at the handle sothe fi'ont of drawer will go over drawer stops. Close drawer. Check if drawer ()pens freely. If thetoe plate rubs against floor, see section below.

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Adjusting the Toe Plate

lfdw lee plate nd_s the floor cow, ring, the toe

plate cleanmcc may bc (:h:mged as lolh _ws:

[_ Mark on each side _ff the toe plale theanlllnnt o['loe plate dml rubs Ihc tloolcovering.

[_ Remove d_c (Irawt, r honl the trail. SeeStep 3.

_[tse ;I ruler aim a IX'rail {n <balk 1+,dlaW aline between lilt' Illarks on (';R'h side o[toe

plale.

[_] Use scissors or uti]ily knifc to cut loe plateal<mg line.

[_ Replace drawer. See Step I0. If toe plales t )s 1 ( \'cling, Jt.l)Cat these steps

Installing a Custom Panel

To order a colnr-nlatched trim kit f_)r tile

installation ofa custom-n_ade panel, contact

your local attthorized GE dealer.

To locate an authorized GE dealer in

your area, call the GE Answer Centerat 800-626-2000.

Available kits l;.)r custom-made panels are:GPF82B(B/ack)

GPF82C(Bisque)GPF82W(White)GPF82S(Stainless Steel)

Custom-madepanel dimensions

23'%_"(RO5era)

Flatpanel:A 7/32" (5.6 ram) thick panel is

required. This is the same thickness as a

standard 1/4" pl):wood Ol"paneling.

Raised

decorativetrim

Outersectionof

3/16#

(8mm)bothsides

14%# 1Vg'

(372cm) [ (32rnm)

23_V_6"1605cm)

18rnrn)

Raised panel; The outer section of the panel

mnst be 7/32 (5.(_ ram) th'ck t_ t nt{ trim.

Raised panel dimensions as sboxxal above.

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Before you call for service...

O Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Compactor won't operate Compactor is unplugged • Make sure (otd is I)luggcd '41'('11t C]} i]llO _lworking otHlet.

Circuit breaker/fuse is .i ( ',hot k h_m_t' t ill _il hruakt,_'s t\_st's, l/.cpim c

tripped/bloval filSCS ()l IUN('I blCilkUt.

Key-knob switch may not be • M_Lkc s01e the swil_ h is in Ihc ON[losilion.

in position*'lhc s;_ill II nla\ nol h;r,c hccn held at STARTI, mg

_'llllllgh II_ Sl;II ! Ill(' ( (1111[)O( li(_ll _.'}t I_,'.

Drawer may not be closed ° (_heck Io zn_tkc stilt' IIic dla_ c] is lirnzlv ell)st,([.

Compactor has an automatic • Ifyou }lil;c.jtlsl COlll]);t_. ler_[ iepemcdly, dfis ])1 ole(lol

thermal cutout ma} hHvc olJcIIcd the ]/l(HOl cir( uit. Wait a fi.'wi]]inutcs _tlld I]lC CtllOtll will reciosc auton]aticMly.

Drawer is hard Trash may have fallen • RelllOVe all?' II:lSh, l'hcz e is a sah=ty swilrh that c_luldto close behind the drawer be blot ked.

Drawer will not The ram is not all the • Make sin-,: the ram is in the up position. _l'tl111 theopen way up key-knob to STARTand release.

Little or no apparent Drawer is not full ° "l'he t-ll_tW('l-ml.lSt 1)_2:tl least l/2 tttll of trash belore

compaction enough you _dll see any _mlotll]t ot compacting. The ram doesi1()t (ra_cl all tht, way to th(" bottom. 'FJ_.sh in the bottom

of the drawer will be crashed during later cycles.

Drawer is not loaded • If anything gets between II_e lain and the drawer, thetam MII return to the up position without compacting.

Too few items loaded • Compacting works best when only a few items areloaded. Use the compacting cycle fi-equently forbest rcsuhs.

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TrashCompactorWarranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service,call 80O-GE-CARES.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

OneYearFromthe date of theoriginalpurchase

Anypartof the compactor which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.During this full one-Fear warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all laborand in-home service to replace the defective part.

What GE Will Not Cover:

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use theproduct.

• Improper installation.

• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used forother than the intended purpose or used commercially.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuitbreakers.

• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods oracts of God.

• Incidental or consequential damage to personal propertycaused by possible defects with this appliance.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for homeuse within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty givesyou specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what yourlegal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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Service TelephoneNumbers.

GEAnswer Center_ /ntheU.S.:800.626.2000The GE Answer Center ®is open 24 hours a day, 7 clays a week.

InCanada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 5800 Keaton Crescent,Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5R 3K2.

In-HomeRepairServiceIntheU.S.:800-4.?2-2737Expert GE repair ser_,ice is only a phone call m_ay.

In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400.

SpecialNeedsServiceIntheU.S.:800.626.2000GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a banier-free kitchen for personswith limited mobility. In the U.S., call 800-TDD.GEAC(800-833-4322).

In Canada,contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 5800 Keaton Crescent,Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L.SR3K2.

ServiceContracts/nthe U.S.:800-626-2224

Purchase a GE service conu-act while your warranty is still in effect and you'll receive asubstantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

In Canada, call 1-800461-3636.

Parts In the U.S.: 800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directlyto their homes (VISA, MasterCard, and Discover cards are accepted).

Instructionscontainedin thismanualcoverprocedurestobe pedonnedbyanyuser.Otherservicinggenerallyshouldbe referred to qualifiedservicepersonnelCautionmustbe exercised,sinceimproperservicingmaycauseunsafeoperation.

CustomersinCanadashouldconsulttheyellowpagesforyourlocal Cameonumber.

ServiceSatisfactionlfyou are not satisfied with the selwice you receive from GE:

First contact the people who sere'iced your appliance.

Nex_ if you are still no! pleased, in the U.S.. _,aite all the details-including your phone numbel_t_): Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225; or,

in Canada. t() Director, (;_msumer Relations, Camco Inc., 5800 Keaton Crescent, Mississauga,Ontario, Canada ISR 3K2.

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