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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON. READALL iNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. When using electrical appliances, basic safe&precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • This compactor is fox household use only. Use this appliance only tbr its intended purpose as described in tins• ( )wner s Manual.
ge.com ELECTRICAL SAFETY When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: To pre_ent hazard of electrical shock, this compactor must be properly installed arrd grounded in accordance with tile Installation Instructions betbre it is used, Do not operate with a damaged cord set, ping, motoi, or after damage in arty manner Have tile appliance examined, repaired, or adjusmd by an authorized service mchnician. • Do not take apart this appliance.
About the trash compactor.
Usingthe trash compactor, ge.com What It Does and How It Works _Amr compactor reduces household It compacts most refltse, including sweepings and some tood wastes. trash to as little as one-fourth paper; cans, bottles, ja_, of its original plastic containe_, volume. wrappings, Drop trash into the disposable bag (designed tot compactor use) that lines the compactor trash drawer and close the (h'awe_: _,\]ten )'ou start the compactm; an electricallDoperated ram moves down into the drawe_, compacts
Usingthe trash compactor. Compacting Tostart the compactor: [_] Turn the knob [_ to ON. Make sure the drawer [_IJfl the fbot pedal is full} closed. up to strut c}cle. The ram travels dowmvard into the drawel; compacting the trash. At the bottom of the stroke, the ram automatically re\'el_es direction, *etracts out of the drawel, returns to its starting position, and the compactor shuts off automatically. The cycle rakes less than 30 seconds.
Careand cleaning of the compactor, ge.cem As is true of most appflances, proper care is needed to give you continued satisfaction. Before cleaning the compactor, turn the knob to the OFFposition 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.
Before youcall for service... _ Troubleshooting tips Problem Possible Compactor won't operate Compactor Causes What To Do is unplugged Circuit brea, ker/fuse tripped/blown • Make sure the cord is plugged working outlet. securely * Check house circuit breake_/fllses. fllses or reset breakei: is Knob switch may not be in the ON position into a Replace • Make sure the switch is in the ONposition. • Foot pedal may not have been start the compaction cycle.
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