GE Trash Compactor ZCG3100 User Manual

Owners  
Manual  
Compactor  
ZCG3100  
ZCG3300  
ZCG3500  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read all instructions before using this appliance.  
WARNING—When using this appliance,  
always exercise basic safety precautions,  
including the following:  
• Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect  
reassembly can cause electric shock when  
subsequently used.  
• This compactor is for household use only.  
Use this appliance only for its intended  
purpose as described in this manual.  
• Do not compact food waste such as raw meat  
and fish, grapefruit rinds, personal hygiene  
items and disposable diapers. These items  
create very strong odors and should not go  
into the compactor.  
To prevent hazard of electrical shock, this  
compactor must be properly installed and  
grounded in accordance with the Installation  
Instructions before it is used. SAVE YOUR  
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
FUTURE USE SHOULD YOU MOVE OR  
RELOCATE YOUR COMPACTOR. If you did  
not receive an Installation Instruction sheet with  
your compactor, you can obtain one by contacting  
the service location nearest you.  
Precautions against unreasonable use of your  
compactor:  
Never compact shotgun shells, cartridges  
for firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly  
explosive.  
Never compact flammable materials such as  
paint, oil- or gasoline-saturated rags, engine  
starting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.—  
spontaneous combustion or explosive vapor  
concentrations could occur.  
• Close supervision is necessary when any  
appliance is operated near children. Do not  
allow the compactor to be used as a toy, or to run  
unattended at any time.  
Never compact containers of toxic chemicals  
such as strong insecticides or other poisonous  
materials—compaction could release hazardous  
fumes.  
Turn the key to OFF and remove it when not  
compacting trash. This will help prevent anyone  
from tampering with the compactor or children  
from operating it.  
Never compact aerosol cans containing explosive  
or highly toxic chemicals. (If you are sure the  
aerosol cans contain non-hazardous materials  
such as shaving cream, cheese spread and  
whipped cream, they may be compacted.)  
• Do not push trash into the drawer with hands  
or feet. Trash might contain broken glass, sharp  
pieces of metal or other sharp objects that might  
cause injury.  
Do not compact lighted cigarettes, cigars or other  
hot or burning items.  
• When removing or carrying the trash bag,  
keep the bag away from your body. Sharp objects  
may have pierced it.  
• Unplug the compactor before making any  
repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any  
servicing be performed by a qualified person.  
• When cleaning the inside of the cabinet,  
be careful. Glass fragments may be stuck to  
the ram or be lying in the bottom of the cabinet.  
• DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG  
OR AN EXTENSION CORD WITH  
THIS APPLIANCE.  
• When cleaning the trash drawer, be careful.  
Glass fragments may be imbedded in the surface  
of the drawer.  
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable  
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any  
other appliance.  
• Do not touch moving parts.  
• Do not operate with a damaged cord set, plug,  
motor or after damage in any manner. Have the  
appliance examined, repaired or adjusted by an  
authorized serviceman.  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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FEATURES OF YOUR COMPACTOR  
Odor Control  
Panel  
Key Lock Switch  
Drawer Handle–  
lift to pull out  
drawer  
Quick Reference Model  
Number is located behind  
the Key Lock switch knob  
Mount optional  
air freshener here  
(not included)  
Drawer  
Buttons  
Ram  
Model and  
Serial number  
location  
Bag Caddy  
Removable  
Trash Drawer  
Container Latch  
Changeable  
Door Panels  
Leveling Legs  
Models ZCG3100 and ZCG3300 come  
with reversible black and white panels.  
These units will also accept 1/4and  
3/4custom panels.  
Models ZCG3500 has a stainless steel  
wrapped drawer panel.  
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What It Does  
Your 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 Works  
Drop trash into a disposable bag that lines the trash  
drawer and close the drawer. When you start the  
compactor, an electrically-operated ram moves down  
into the drawer, compacts trash, moves back up  
again—and the compactor shuts off automatically.  
NOTE: The trash drawer must be 1/2 full before you  
will notice compaction because the ram travels only  
about 2/3 of the way down into the drawer.  
Key Lock Switch  
A key lock switch is provided for your protection as a safety measure.  
When the key lock switch is in the OFF position, the compactor will not  
operate. Lock the compactor when it is not in use, and remove the key for  
safekeeping to keep children from operating the compactor or to prevent  
anyone from tampering with it.  
Odor Control Panel  
A panel behind the drawer front is designed to hold an adhesive backed  
freshener, such as a Stick-Up brand Air Freshener package. Simply open the  
drawer and fasten the opened air freshener package on the panel. Replace  
the air freshener as needed.  
Adjustable Base  
The base of this compactor can be adjusted forward or backward to achieve  
a toekick to match the cabinet (see Installation Instructions).  
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TRASH BAG INSTALLATION  
Reinforced polyethylene bags come with your  
• Open container latch on  
right side of drawer and  
swing door open.  
compactor. These bags are ready to be installed.  
You must use the specially designed heavy-duty  
trash bags included with your compactor. Replacement  
bags can be obtained by calling 800.626.2002. The part  
number for replacement bags for your model is  
WC60X5015.  
• Pull bag over front of  
drawer and smooth and  
shape the bag to conform  
to the drawer. Hook the  
prepunched holes in the  
bag over the drawer  
buttons.  
Drawer  
Buttons  
• With trash drawer pulled  
out to first stop, move the  
drawer to the second stop  
by lifting the front of the  
drawer slightly and pulling  
forward. Now lower the  
front edge of the drawer  
to the floor allowing the  
rear wheels to remain on  
the track. This will clear  
the back of the container  
from the cabinet for easy  
installation of the bag.  
• Gently swing door shut,  
assuring that the door  
guide ‘‘V’’ is aligned  
properly with the ‘‘V’’  
groove in the drawer  
and that the bag is  
“V” Groove  
captured just above  
the “V” groove.  
Container  
Latch  
• Set bag caddy into  
drawer.  
Trash Bag  
• Set trash bag into bag  
caddy and fold over rear  
of drawer only.  
• Finally, use the container  
latch to completely close  
the door. This will pull  
the door guide ‘‘V’’ snug  
in the ‘‘V’’ groove in the  
drawer flange and tightly  
grasp the bag.  
• Lift drawer in front  
and reengage wheels on  
track so that the drawer  
Bag Caddy  
is self-supporting at its  
outermost position.  
Failure to align the ‘‘V’’s properly or to latch the  
drawer to the door may cause the compactor to  
not function properly.  
To remove a full trash bag:  
• Pull the drawer out to the first stop.  
• Slip your hand through  
both handles in the bag  
caddy and pull upward  
and forward, tipping the  
bag toward you. A full  
bag of compacted trash  
is easy to carry in  
• Unhook the container latch from the door catch  
and swing the door open.  
• Unbutton the bag and close it by twisting the bag top,  
much as you would close a garbage bag. Fasten with  
a twist tie.  
this manner.  
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OPERATING YOUR COMPACTOR  
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.  
• Folded newspaper will also help prevent glass  
fragments from flying out of the drawer into the  
mechanism when compacting a large glass bottle,  
or several bottles or jars, or any other items that  
might shatter.  
• Bottles and large cans compact best when laid flat  
near the center of the drawer.  
• To help keep the ram clean when compacting  
messy food waste, place a couple of folded sheets  
of newspaper or a large grocery bag on top of the  
load to be compacted.  
• Refuse too bulky to go into the drawer can be folded  
to fit. If it cannot be folded to fit into the drawer, do  
not attempt to force it in.  
• Although it is not necessary to compact until the  
drawer is full or nearly full, we suggest that, for  
maximum compaction, you start the compactor  
each time a significant amount of trash is added.  
Compacting  
To start the compactor:  
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.  
1. Close the drawer.  
2. Rotate the key past ON to the START position,  
hold it momentarily at START, and then release it  
back to ON. The motor will start and compacting  
will proceed.  
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. Always use  
the bag caddy to carry the compacted trash to storage  
or pick-up areas, and keep the bag away from your  
body to prevent injury from sharp objects that may  
have pierced the bag.  
CAUTION: DO NOT FORCE KEY WHEN  
TURNING. The key should always rotate  
easily. Forcing may break the key and  
damage the switch.  
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.  
CAUTION: 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, if  
necessary, remove it to clean them out. See Care  
and Cleaning instructions.  
The cycle takes about one minute. As the trash drawer  
fills, cycle time gets progressively shorter.  
To Stop Compacting  
Anti-Jamming Feature  
The compactor may be stopped at any time by turning  
the key to OFF. Restarting the compactor will allow the  
ram to move upward into its starting position.  
Should unusual loads cause misalignment, compactor  
will automatically stop to prevent damage to the unit.  
To reset the unit and return the ram to the UP position,  
turn the key switch to START and hold momentarily  
at START, then release it back to ON. The motor will  
start and the ram will return to the UP position and stop.  
Redistribute the load evenly in the drawer, placing  
bottles and large cans flat and centered in the drawer,  
before recycling the compactor.  
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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/appliance wax when the compactor is new,  
and then several times a year. Appliance Polish and  
Wax Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216) is available  
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.  
Stainless Steel Panels. The stainless steel panels can  
be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar  
product using a clean, soft cloth. You can order  
Stainless Steel Magic (Cat. No. WX10X15) through  
GE Parts by calling 800.626.2002.  
When going on vacation  
For vacations or other extended absences, remove the  
trash bag to prevent a build-up of undesirable odor.  
Cleaning—Inside  
To clean the cabinet interior:  
2. Place hand on  
ram face, being  
careful to support  
its entire length.  
1. Pull out trash drawer until it stops.  
2. Lift up on drawer slightly, then pull out drawer  
to second stop.  
3. Lift drawer up and out of compactor.  
4. Vacuum clean cabinet base, track channels and  
drawer, particularly in corners.  
5. Wash the cabinet interior and trash drawer with  
normal mild household cleaners, rinse and dry with  
a clean cloth. Be sure trash drawer is thoroughly  
dry before inserting a new bag.  
3. With other hand,  
press back on  
front of ram,  
WARNING: Glass fragments may be lying  
in bottom of cabinet. To avoid injury, use care  
in cleaning.  
sliding it until  
it releases.  
To clean the ram:  
With trash drawer out of cabinet, remove the ram as  
follows:  
1. Remove bolt in  
center of ram with  
a 1/2wrench.  
FRONT  
4. Clean ram with normal mild household cleaners,  
rinse and dry.  
5. Fit ram into grooves on the compacting mechanism  
and slide it forward until it snaps into position.  
6. Replace center bolt removed in Step 1.  
CAUTION: WATCH FOR GLASS FRAGMENTS.  
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Changing Front 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.  
INSTALLATION  
Electrical Requirements  
This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60HZ and  
CAUTION: Before Plugging In Compactor,  
Read The Following Electrical Requirements.  
connected to an individual, properly grounded branch  
circuit protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or  
time delay fuse.  
CAUTION: For Personal Safety, Do Not  
Use An Extension Cord Or Adapter Plug With  
This Appliance.  
If the electric supply provided does not meet the  
above requirements, call a licensed electrician.  
Do Not Under Any Circumstances, Cut Or  
Remove The Third Grounding Prong From  
The Power Cord.  
Follow National Electrical Codes Or  
Prevailing Local Codes And Ordinances.  
Grounding Instructions  
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a  
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the  
risk of electric shock by providing a path of least  
resistance for electric current.  
DANGER: Improper connection of the  
equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of  
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if  
you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is  
properly grounded.  
PREFERRED  
METHOD  
Do not modify the plug with this appliance. If it will  
not fit the outlet installed, have a proper outlet  
installed by a qualified electrician.  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use  
This appliance is equipped with a cord having an  
equipment grounding conductor and a grounding  
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate  
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in  
accordance with local codes and ordinances.  
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QUESTIONS?  
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
COMPACTOR DOES  
NOT OPERATE  
• May not be plugged into a live electrical outlet.  
• 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 switch may not have been held at START long enough to start the  
compaction cycle.  
• Drawer may not be firmly closed.  
• Compactor has an automatic thermal cutout. If you have just compacted  
repeatedly, this protector may have opened the motor circuit. Wait a few  
minutes and the cutout will reclose automatically.  
• In the unlikely event that the actuator (on the inside of the door) breaks off,  
the compactor will not operate. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE  
COMPACTOR IN ANY OTHER MANNER. A replacement actuator can  
be ordered from Monogram Preferred Service, 800.444.1845.  
DRAWER IS  
HARD TO CLOSE  
• Trash may have fallen behind the drawer and is preventing the safety switch  
from being closed.  
DRAWER WILL  
NOT OPEN  
• On rare occasions, a large can placed near the side of the drawer may become  
wrapped around the edge of the ram, interfering with the opening of the drawer.  
Grasp the drawer handle and move the drawer back and forth until the stuck  
can becomes dislodged.  
• The Key/Lock switch may have been turned to OFF/LOCK before the ram  
returned to the full UP position. Close the drawer and turn the Key/Lock  
switch to ON. The ram will return to the UP position automatically.  
• Unusual or unbalanced loads may result in compactor stopping before ram has  
fully returned to UP position. Turn key switch to START and hold momentarily  
at START, then release it back to ON. The motor will start and the ram will  
return to the UP position and stop. To avoid an unbalanced load, distribute the  
trash evenly in the drawer, keeping bottles and large cans flat and in the center  
of the drawer.  
LITTLE OR  
NO APPARENT  
COMPACTION  
• Drawer must be at least 1/2 full of trash before you will see any appreciable  
amount of compacting because the ram does not travel all the way to the  
bottom. Trash in bottom of drawer will be crushed during subsequent  
compaction cycles.  
GREASE LEAKING  
FROM MECHANISM  
• Early in the life of your compactor, grease from the mechanism may drop  
into the drawer or be found on the front of the bag. This is normal, and  
will soon stop.  
If you need more help…call, toll free:  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
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With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever  
need information or assistance from GE, well be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!  
Monogram Preferred Service  
800.444.1845  
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,  
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service  
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your  
convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).  
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most  
repairs can be handled in just one visit.  
®
GE Answer Center  
800.626.2000  
Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer  
Center® information service is available to help. Your call—and your  
question— will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any  
time. GE Answer Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or visit  
our website at: ge.com..  
For Customers With Special Needs…  
800.626.2000  
Upon request, GE will provide  
Braille controls for a variety of  
Monogram appliances, and a  
brochure to assist in planning a  
barrier-free kitchen for persons  
with limited mobility. To obtain  
these items, free of charge, call  
800.626.2000.  
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have  
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may  
call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322) to request  
information or service.  
Service Contracts  
800.626.2224  
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there  
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still  
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,  
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.  
Parts and Accessories  
800.626.2002  
User maintenance instructions contained in this  
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.  
booklet cover procedures intended to be performed  
by any user. Other servicing generally should be  
referred to qualified service personnel. Caution  
must be exercised, since improper servicing may  
cause unsafe operation.  
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Warranty  
Compactor  
YOUR MONOGRAM COMPACTOR WARRANTY  
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase  
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.  
ONE-YEAR  
WHAT IS  
Any part of the compactor which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this  
limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to  
replace the defective part.  
COVERED  
From the Date  
of the Original  
Purchase  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for the products  
purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. or Canada. If  
the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may  
be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE  
Service location for service. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because  
you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel cost to  
your home.  
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized  
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Customer Care servicers during normal working hours.  
Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, in the U.S.A. call  
800.444.1845. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.  
• Service trips to your home to teach you  
how to use the product.  
• Damage to the product caused by accident,  
fire, floods or acts of God.  
WHAT IS NOT  
COVERED  
• Improper installation, delivery or  
maintenance.  
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by  
possible defects with this appliance.  
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting  
of circuit breakers.  
• Damage caused after delivery.  
• Product not accessible to provide required  
service.  
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused,  
or used for other than the intended purpose  
or used commercially.  
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this  
Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a  
particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.  
Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the  
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state/province to province. To know what your legal rights are  
in your state/province, consult your local or state/provincial consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney  
General.  
Warrantor in USA: General Electric Company,  
Louisville, KY 40225  
GE Consumer & Industrial  
165D4700P333  
49-55013  
Appliances  
General Electric Company  
Louisville, KY 40225  
ge.com  
11-05 JR  
Printed in the United States  
 

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