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GE Monogram Compactor manual

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Table of contents for the manual

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    Yo u r M o n o gram C o m pacto r Monogr am.[...]

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    2 HELP US HELP YOU… Befor e using your compactor , r ead this book car efully . It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new compactor properly . Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 24 hours a day , 7 days a week W rite down the mode[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions befor e using this appliance. W ARNING— When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: • This compactor is for household use only . Use this appliance only for its intended purpos e as described in the Use and Care [...]

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    4 FEA TURES OF YOUR COMP ACTOR Odor Control Panel Drawer Handle– lift to pull out drawer Model and Serial number location Changeable Door Panels Drawer Buttons Container Latch Quick Reference Model Number is located behind the Key Lock switch knob Mount optional air freshener here (not included) Key Lock Switch Ram Bag Caddy Removable T rash Draw[...]

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    5 Featur es of Y our Compactor What It Does Y our compactor reduces household trash to as little as 25% of its original volume. It compacts most refuse, including paper , cans, bottles, jars, plastic containers, wrappings, sweepings and some food wastes. How it W orks Drop trash into a disposable bag that lines the trash drawer and close the drawer[...]

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    TRASH BAG INST ALLA TION Reinforced polyethylene bags come with your compactor . These bags are ready to be installed. Y ou must use the specially designed heavy-duty trash bags included with your compactor . Replacement bags can be obtained by calling 800.626.2000. The part number for replacement bags for your model is WC60X5015. • W ith trash d[...]

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    OPERA TING YOUR COMP ACTOR After installing a trash bag, the compactor is ready to use. Loading Pull the trash drawer out as far as necessary to load the items. • Bottles and large cans compact best when laid flat near the center of the drawer . • T o help keep the ram clean when compacting messy food waste, place a couple of folded sheets of n[...]

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    8 CARE AND CLEANING The inside and outside of your compactor are finished with durable baked-on enamel. Cleaning—Outside Keep the outside clean. Do not wipe with a soiled dishwashing cloth—it may leave a residue that can damage the paint. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers or scouring pads that may mar the finish. Apply a coat of kitchen/appl[...]

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    Changing Fr ont Panel (Models ZCG3100 and ZCG3300 only) Remove drawer by pulling to first stop and lifting front to clear second stop. Place drawer on its back. Remove two screws in bottom edge of trim. Slide panel out and reverse. Reinstall trim and place drawer back in compactor . Gr ounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the ev[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE COMP ACTOR DOES • May not be plugged into a live electrical outlet. NOT OPERA TE • If plug is secure and compactor still fails to operate, plug a lamp or small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned-out fuse. • Key lock switch may not be in ON position. • Key lock s[...]

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    Parts and Accessories 800-626-2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted. User maintenance instructions co[...]

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    WHA T IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the compactor that fails because of a manufacturing defect. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased f[...]