GE GCG1580 - Manual (Page 6)

Using the trash compactor.
Compacting
To start the compactor:
Turn the knob to ON.
Make sure the drawer is fully closed.
Lift the foot pedal up to start cycle.
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.
The cycle takes less than 30 seconds.
As the trash drawer fills with trash, cycle
time gets progressively shorter.
NOTES:
■ 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.
■ Glass bottles can make a loud noise when
they break during compaction. This is
normal. 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.
■ When bottles and cans are compacted,
small tears in the bag may occur. This
is normal and in no way affects the
performance of the compactor. Keep
the bag away from your body to prevent
injury from sharp objects that may have
pierced the bag.
CAUTION:
■ Do not apply too much force when
turning the knob. The knob should
always rotate easily. Forcing 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
compactor from operating. To remove
such items from behind the drawer,
open the drawer and remove it to clean
them out. See the Care and Cleaning
section.
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.
The safety switch will activate.
Close the drawer completely and the
ram will travel back to the UP position.
Open the drawer fully and turn the
knob to OFF.
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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Tr
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Consumer Support
Removing a Full Trash Bag
Pull the drawer completely open.
Remove the top of the bag from the
bag retainer buttons. Pull up all four
bag cuffs.
Push the side-lock latch down and tilt
the drawer side open.
Lift the bag out.