GE ZCGS150RSS - Manuel (Page 11)

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Questions?
Use this
Problem
Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Compactor won’t Compactor is unplugged • Make sure the cord is plugged securely into
operate a working outlet.
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses.
tripped/blown Replace fuses or reset breaker.
Knob switch may not be • Make sure the switch is in the ON position.
in the ON position
Foot pedal may not be • Lift foot pedal up momentarily until
lifted up long enough to compaction cycle starts.
start cycle
Drawer may not be closed • Check to make sure the drawer is firmly
closed.
Compactor has an • If you have just compacted repeatedly,
automatic thermal this protector may have opened the motor
motor reset circuit. Wait a few minutes and the motor
reset will reclose automatically.
Drawer is hard Trash may have fallen • Remove any trash.
to close behind the drawer
Drawer will not The ram is not all the • Lift up on the foot pedal and release to
open way up allow ram to complete a cycle.
Little or no apparent Drawer is not full enough • The drawer must be at least 1/2 full of
compaction trash before you will see any amount of
compacting. The ram does not travel all the
way to the bottom. Trash in the bottom of
the drawer will be crushed during later
cycles.
Trash is stuck between • Remove any trash.
ram and basket
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Compactor