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USER MANUAL UCG1500NBB GE

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UCG1500 Series UCG1600 Series SAFETY INFORMATION .........3

USING THE TRASH COMPACTOR

CARE AND CLEANING ...........8

CONSUMER SUPPORT ..........122 49-55111-1

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. WARNING WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Ŷ 7KLVFRPSDFWRULVIRUKRXVHKROGXVHRQO\8VHWKLVappliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Do not use other than manufacturer’s attachments.Ŷ &ORVHVXSHUYLVLRQLVQHFHVVDU\ZKHQDQ\DSSOLDQFHis operated near children. Do not allow the compactor to be used as a toy, or to run unattended at any time. Lock key switch when not in use and store key out of reach of children.Ŷ CHILD LOCK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS: 7XUQWKHNQREto OFF and remove it when not compacting trash. 7KLVZLOOKHOSSUHYHQWDQ\RQHIURPWDPSHULQJZLWKthe compactor or children from operating it.Ŷ 'RQRWSXVKWUDVKLQWRWKHGUDZHUZLWKKDQGVRUIHHW7UDVKPLJKWFRQWDLQEURNHQJODVVVKDUSSLHFHVRImetal, or other sharp objects that might cause injury.Ŷ :KHQUHPRYLQJRUFDUU\LQJWKHWUDVKEDJNHHSWKHbag away from your body. Sharp objects may have pierced it.Ŷ %HFDUHIXOZKHQFOHDQLQJWKHLQVLGHRIWKHFDELQHWRUtrash drawer. Glass fragments may be stuck to the ram, imbedded in the drawer surface or lying in the bottom of the cabinet.Ŷ 'RQRWLQVWDOORUVWRUHFRPSDFWRUZKHUHLWZLOOEHexposed to outside conditions.Ŷ 0DNHVXUHWKHFRPSDFWRULVSURSHUO\LQVWDOOHGDQGleveled on a floor that can support its weight.Ŷ 'RQRWWRXFKPRYLQJSDUWVŶ 'RQRWFRPSDFWIRRGZDVWHVXFKDVUDZPHDWDQGfish, rinds, personal hygiene items and disposable GLDSHUV7KHVHLWHPVFUHDWHYHU\VWURQJRGRUVDQGshould not go into the compactor.Ŷ 'RQRWXVHDVDIUHHVWDQGLQJXQLW8VHRQO\DVDbuilt-in unit.PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF YOUR COMPACTOR:Ŷ 1HYHUFRPSDFWVKRWJXQVKHOOVFDUWULGJHVIRUfirearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly explosive.Ŷ 1HYHUFRPSDFWIODPPDEOHPDWHULDOVVXFKDVSDLQWoil- or gasoline-saturated rags, engine starting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.—spontaneous combustion or explosive vapor concentrations could occur.Ŷ 1HYHUFRPSDFWFRQWDLQHUVRIWR[LFFKHPLFDOVVXFKas strong insecticides or other poisonous materials—compaction could release hazardous fumes.Ŷ 1HYHUFRPSDFWDHURVROFDQVFRQWDLQLQJH[SORVLYHRUhighly 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.)Ŷ 'RQRWFRPSDFWOLWFLJDUHWWHVFLJDUVRURWKHUKRWRUburning items.Ŷ 'RQRWVWRUHRUXVHJDVROLQHRURWKHUIODPPDEOHvapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.Ŷ 'RQRWRYHUORDG\RXUDSSOLDQFHŶ +DQGOHDORDGHGWUDVKEDJZLWKFDUH6KDUSREMHFWVcan pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not overload trash bag with heavy material such as glass.4 49-55111-1 SAFETY INFORMATION

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7KLVFRPSDFWRUPXVWEHSURSHUO\LQVWDOOHGDQGORFDWHGLQDFFRUGDQFHZLWKWKH,QVWDOODWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQVEHIRUHLWLVused. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions with your compactor, you can receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca. WARNING WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

7RSUHYHQWKD]DUGRIHOHFWULFDOVKRFNWKLVFRPSDFWRUmust be properly installed and grounded in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. 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 service technician. Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when subsequently used. 8QSOXJWKHFRPSDFWRUEHIRUHPDNLQJDQ\UHSDLUVNOTE: 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. )ROORZWKHODWHVWHGLWLRQRI1DWLRQDO(OHFWULF&RGHVDQGSUHYDLOLQJORFDOFRGHVDQGRUGLQDQFHV7KLVappliance must have a fused electrical supply of 120V, 60Hz, AC only, properly grounded 15 or 20 amp circuit. If the electric supply provided does not meet the above requirements, call a licensed electrician. We recommend that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third grounding prong from the power cord. 7KLVDSSOLDQFHPXVWEHJURXQGHG,QWKHHYHQWRIa malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. 7KLVDSSOLDQFHLVHTXLSSHGZLWKDFRUGKDYLQJDQequipment grounding conductor and a grounding SOXJ7KHSOXJPXVWEHSOXJJHGLQWRDQDSSURSULDWHoutlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug with this appliance. If it will not fit the outlet installed, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.49-55111-1 5

Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual6 49-55111-1 Getting started

What It Does and How It Works ON/OFF Knob 7KHUHPRYDEOHNQRELVSURYLGHGIRU\RXUSURWHFWLRQDV a safety measure. When the knob switch is in the OFF position, the compactor will not operate. Child Lockout Instructions: Lock the compactor when it is not in use, by removing WKHNQRE7KLVZLOONHHSFKLOGUHQIURPRSHUDWLQJWKH compactor and prevent anyone from tampering with it. 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.

Damage may occur if door is opened during cycle. Trash Bag Installation Before installing a new bag, be sure that:

door is open, push to close it.

7KHFRQWDLQHULVFOHDQDQGIUHHRIVKDUSGHEULVWKDWPD\ 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.7KHVHEDJVDUH available from your dealer or Factory Service Center. Ask for catalog number WC60X5017. To order bags, call toll-free: US: 877.959.8688 or GEApplianceparts.com Canada: 800.661.1616 or www.GEAppliances.ca To install a new bag:

Place the bag into the drawer. Open the bag and pull the top edges over the drawer top.

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. Loading Press the foot pedal and pull the drawer out. Remember:

7RKHOSNHHSWKHUDPFOHDQZKHQFRPSDFWLQJPHVV\ food waste, place a couple of folded sheets of newspaper on top of the load to be compacted.

Items too bulky to go into the drawer can be folded to fit. If it cannot be folded to fit into the drawer, do not attempt to force it.

Folded newspaper is also helpful when compacting a large glass bottle, or several bottles or jars, or any other items that might shatter.

Although it is not necessary to compact until the drawer is full or nearly full, we suggest that, for maximum compaction, you start the compactor each time a significant amount of trash is added. Drawer Safety Switch

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will not cycle without the drawer being fully closed.49-55111-1 7

Getting started Compacting To start the compactor:

Make sure the drawer is fully closed.

Lift the foot pedal up until you hear the cycle start. Release the foot pedal and the compactor will complete the cycle automatically. 7KHUDPWUDYHOVGRZQZDUGLQWRWKHGUDZHUFRPSDFWLQJ 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.

Glass bottles can make a loud noise when they break during compaction.7KLVLVQRUPDO$OVR bottles in the trash drawer will not always break during

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may occur several cycles later, depending on the type and volume of the trash.

When bottles and cans are compacted, small tears in the bag may occur.7KLVLVQRUPDODQGLQQRZD\ DIIHFWVWKHSHUIRUPDQFHRIWKHFRPSDFWRU.HHSWKH bag away from your body to prevent injury from sharp objects that may have pierced the bag. IMPORTANT:

Do not apply too much force when turning the knob.7KHNQREVKRXOGDOZD\VURWDWHHDVLO\)RUFLQJ may break the knob and damage the switch.

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 FRPSDFWRUIURPRSHUDWLQJ7RUHPRYHVXFKLWHPVIURP behind the drawer, open the drawer and remove it to clean them out. See the Care and Cleaning section. To stop the compactor:

Attempting to open the drawer while the ram is moving

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Open the drawer fully and turn the knob to OFF. Removing a Full Trash Bag

Open the drawer by depressing the foot pedal.

Remove the top of the bag from the bag retainer buttons. Pull up all four bag cuffs.

Push the side door latch down and tilt the drawer side open.

Lift the bag out.8 49-55111-1 Care and cleaning

To clean the outside: Wipe with a clean damp cloth. Painted panels:

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compactor is new, and then several times a year. Stainless steel panels: Stainless steel panels can be cleaned with Cerama %U\WHRUDVLPLODUSURGXFWXVLQJDFOHDQVRIWFORWK

Remove the bag. See the Removing a Full Trash Bag section.

the drawer. Press the side door latch down.

Hold the side door latch down and tilt the side of the drawer until the latch clears the drawer front.

Wipe with a damp cloth.

Press the side door latch down while pressing the side to the upright position. Lock the side door latch. To clean the cabinet interior:

Wear protective gloves. Lift the front to clear the drawer stops. Grab the drawer on both sides. Pull it out the rest of the way and set it aside.

Vacuum inside of the cabinet. Liquid spills or wet trash should be cleaned up by hand, or use a vacuum designed to pick up liquid.

Wash, rinse and dry the inside. Cleaning the Unit

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the knob to the OFF position and remove it. If you will be away for more than a couple of days, remove the compactor bag. Lock the compactor by removing the knob and store it in a safe place.49-55111-1 9 Notes

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips... %HIRUH\RXFDOOIRUVHUYLFH Problem Possible Causes What To Do Compactor won’t operate Compactor is unplugged Make sure the cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown &KHFNKRXVHFLUFXLWEUHDNHUVIXVHV5HSODFHIXVHVRUUHVHW breaker. Knob switch may not be in the ON position Make sure the switch is in the ON position. Foot pedal may not be lifted up long enough to start cycle Lift foot pedal up momentarily until compaction cycle starts. Drawer may not be closed Check to make sure the drawer is firmly closed. Compactor has an automatic thermal motor reset If you have just compacted repeatedly, this protector may have opened the motor circuit. Wait a few minutes and the motor reset will reclose automatically. Drawer is hard to close Trash may have fallen behind the drawer Remove any trash. Drawer will not open The ram is not all the way

Lift up on the foot pedal and release to allow ram to complete a cycle. Little or no apparent compaction Drawer is not full enough 7KHGUDZHUPXVWEHDWOHDVWIXOORIWUDVKEHIRUH\RXZLOO

be crushed during later cycles. Trash is stuck between ram and basket Remove any trash.49-55111-1 11 LIMITED WARRANTY GE Appliances Compactor Limited Warranty Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. GEAppliances.com All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care

WHFKQLFLDQ7RVFKHGXOH service online, visit us at GEAppliances.com/service, or call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have your serial number and your model number available when calling for service.

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service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE Appliances improve its products by providing GE Appliances with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE Appliances, please advise your technician not to submit the data to GE Appliances at the time of service. Extended Warranties: Purchase a GE Appliances extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it online anytime at GEAppliances.com/extended-warranty or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Appliances Service will still be there after your warranty expires. In the United States:

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ZLWKLQWKH86$,IWKHSURGXFWLVORFDWHGLQDQDUHDZKHUHVHUYLFHE\D*($SSOLDQFHV$XWKRUL]HG6HUYLFHULVQRWDYDLODEOH you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Appliances Service location for service. In Alaska, the limited warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. In Canada:

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for home use within Canada. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Appliances Service location.

your legal rights are, consult your local or provincial consumer affairs office. Warrantor: MC Commercial Inc., Burlington, ON, L7R 5B6 For the period of: We will replace: One year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the com[actor which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part. What is not covered:

Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

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

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

Products which are not defective or broken, or which are working as described in the Owner’s Manual.

Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.

Defects or damage due to operation in freezing temperatures.

Damage caused after delivery.

communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in WKHSUHSULQWHGUHJLVWUDWLRQFDUGLQFOXGHGLQWKHSDFNLQJPDWHULDO,QWKH86GEAppliances.com/register. ,Q&DQDGDProdsupport.mabe.ca/crm/Products/ProductRegistration.aspx. Schedule Service Expert GE Appliances repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at \RXUFRQYHQLHQFHDQ\GD\RIWKH\HDU,QWKH86GEAppliances.com/service or call 800.432.2737 during normal business hours. ,Q&DQDGDGEAppliances.ca/en/support/service-request or call 800.561.3344. Extended Warranties Purchase a GE Appliances extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime. GE Appliances Services will still be there after your ZDUUDQW\H[SLUHV,QWKH86GEAppliances.com/extended-warranty or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. ,Q&DQDGDGEAppliances.ca/en/support/purchase-extended-warranty or call 866.277.9842. Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today 24 hours every day. ,QWKH86GEApplianceparts.com or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours. ,Q&DQDGDGEAppliances.ca/en/products/parts-filters-accessories or call 800.661.1616. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE Appliances, contact us on our Website with all the GHWDLOVLQFOXGLQJ\RXUSKRQHQXPEHURUZULWHWR ,QWKH86*HQHUDO0DQDJHU&XVWRPHU5HODWLRQV_*($SSOLDQFHV$SSOLDQFH3DUN_/RXLVYLOOH.< GEAppliances.com/contact. ,Q&DQDGD'LUHFWRU&RQVXPHU5HODWLRQV0&&200(5&,$/,1&_6XLWH)DFWRU\/DQH_0RQFWRQ1%(&0 GEAppliances.ca/en/contact-us. Printed in ChinaInscrivez ci-dessous les numéros de modèle et de sérieN° de modèle ____________N° de série ______________Vous les trouverez sur l’étiquette apposée sur la partie avant du cadre de l’appareil.GE est une marque déposée de General Electric Company. Fabriqué sous licence de marque. MANUEL D’UTILISATION COMPACTEURS de déchets