GE 165D4700P385 - Manuel (Page 8)

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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Car
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Tr
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Compactor won’t Compactor is unplugged • Make sure the cord is plugged securely into a
operate working outlet.
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers /fuses. Replace
tripped/blown 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 lifted • Lift foot pedal up momentarily until compaction cycle
up long enough to start cycle starts.
Drawer may not be closed • Check to make sure the drawer is firmly closed.
Compactor has an automatic • If you have just compacted repeatedly, this protector
thermal motor reset may have opened the motor 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 allow ram to
open way up complete a cycle.
Little or no apparent Drawer is not full • The drawer must be at least 1/2 full of trash before
compaction enough 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 ram • Remove any trash.
and basket