GE GCG1520 - Manual (Page 3)

Customer Service
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
■ This compactor is for household use only.
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
Do not use other than manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
■ Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is operated near children. Do not
allow the compactor to be used as a toy, or to
run unattended at any time.
■ Turn the key-knob to OFF and remove it when
not compacting trash. This will help prevent
anyone from tampering with the compactor
or children from operating it.
■ Do not push trash into the drawer with hands
or feet. Trash might contain broken glass,
sharp pieces of metal, or other sharp objects
that might cause injury.
■ When removing or carrying the trash bag,
keep the bag away from your body. Sharp
objects may have pierced it.
■ Do not overload trash bag with heavy material
such as glass.
■ Never lift the bag by the sides. Broken glass or
other sharp objects in the bag can cause
injury.
■ Be careful when cleaning the inside of the
cabinet or trash drawer. Glass fragments may
be 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.
■ Make sure the compactor is properly installed
and leveled on a floor that can support its
weight.
■ Do not touch moving parts.
■ Do not compact food waste such as raw meat
and fish, grapefruit rinds, personal hygiene
items and disposable diapers. These items
create very strong odors and should not go
into the compactor.
■ Do not use the compactor as a counter
for electrical cooking appliances nor as a
cutting board.
■ Do not set hot pans, etc. on the compactor
top. Do not spill any liquids on the compactor
top.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF
YOUR COMPACTOR:
■ Never compact shotgun shells, cartridges for
firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly
explosive.
■ Never compact flammable materials such as
paint, oil- or gasoline-saturated rags, engine
starting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.—
spontaneous combustion or explosive vapor
concentrations could occur.
■ Never compact containers of toxic chemicals
such as strong insecticides or other poisonous
materials—compaction could release
hazardous fumes.
■ Never compact aerosol cans containing
explosive or highly 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.)
■ Do not compact lighted cigarettes, cigars, or
other hot or burning items.
■ Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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