GE ZCGS150LSS-00 Owner's manual

Owner's

Manual

Compactor

ZCGS 150

ZCGP150

www.monogram.com Monogram:

Consumer Information

Compactor

Introduction Your new Monogram compactor makes an eloquent statement of st}le, convenience and kitchen

planning flexibility. Whether you chose it fl_r its purity of design, practical teatures or assiduous

attention to detail--or fl)r all of these reasons--you'll find that your Monogram compactor's

superior blend of form and function will delight you fl)r years to come.

The infl)rmation on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your compactor

properly.

If you have any other questions, visit our Website at: www.mom)g'ram.com

Contents Appliance Registration ............ 3, 15, 16

Care and Cleaning .................... 10

Consumer Services .................. 3, 13

Model and Serial Number Location ....... 3

Operating Instructions ................ 6-9

Features ........................... 6

Llsing the Trash Compactor . ......... 7-9

Trash Bag Installation ................ 7

Loading ........................... 8

Compacting ........................ 8

Removing a Full Trash Bag ............ 9

Problem Solver . ...................... 11

SateW h*structions ................... 4-5

_%u'ranty ............................ 12

Consumer Inff)rnlation

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Be/bre

using

your

compactor

Read this manual carefully. It is intended to

help you operate and maintain your new

compactor properl>

Kee I) it handy for answel_ to your questions.

If you don't understand something or need

more help, there is a list of tolMi'ee consumer

service numbers included on the Consumer

Se_wices page in the back section of this

lnan tla].

Visit our Webs}re at: www.monogram.com

Wdte

down the

model &

serial

numbers

_lf()H Call locate }'O/IF lllodel and serial lltlI//bers

on the label on the front of the frame.

Before sending in the card, please write these

nmnbers here:

Model Nmnber

Serial Nmnber

Use these lltlI/lbers ill all} correspolldellce or

serx]ce calls c llcerllillg _O{ll coI//pilctor,

(/'you received

a damaged

compactor

Immediatel} contact tile dealer (or buikler)

that sold you the compactor.

Save time

& money

Before )ou request service, check the Problem It lists causes of minor operating problems that

Solxer in the back of this manual. ?ou can correct yourself.

[./you

need service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services

page in the back of this manual.

We're proud of our service and want wm to be

pleased. If _i)r some reason you are not happy

with the selMce you receive, here are steps to

fi)llow for turther help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

appliance. Explain wily you are not pleased.

In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, contact us

on our website, write all the details--induding

VO{lr pholle Iltllnbel_or write to:

Manageg Customer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

WARNING!

For your safety, the hfformation in this manual must be followed to mhtimize the risk of fire,

explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property dmnage, personal injury, or death.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

This compactor must be properly installed receive an Installation Instructions sheet with

mid located in accordance with the Installation your compactor, you call receive one by visiting

Instructions before it is used. If you did not our Website at www.monogram.com.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the

following:

• This compactor is fiTr household use only.

Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described ill this Owner's Manual.

• Close supervision is necessary when any

appliance is operated near children. Do not

allow tile compactor to be used as a toy, or to

Hln unattended at anv time.

• Turn tile knob to OFF and relnove it when

not comlTacting trash. This will help prevent

anyone froln talnpering with tile conqTactor

or children froln operating it.

• Do not push trash into tile drawer

with hands (7i"teet. Trash inight contain

broken glass, sharp pieces of metal, or other

sharp objects that might cause injtu y.

• When relnoving or carrying the trash bag,

keep tile bag away fl'om your bod> Sharp

objects inay have pierced it.

• Be careflfl when cleaning the inside of the

cabinet or trash drawei: Glass fl'aglnents inay

be stuck to the rain, imbedded ill the drawer

surtace or lying ill the bottonl of the cabinet.

• Do not install or store colnpactor where it will

be exposed to outside conditions.

• Make sure the colnpactor is properly installed

and leveled on a floor that can support its

weight.

• Do not touch moving parts.

• Do not COlllpact tood waste such as raw illeat

and fish, rinds, personal hygiene itelns and

disposable diapers. These itelns create very

strong odors and should not go into the

COlUlTa ctoi'.

• Do not use as a fl'eestanding unit. Use only as

a built-in unit.

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNRI_SONABLE

USE OF YOUR COMPACTOR:

• Never compact shotgun shells, cartridges fin.

firearlns, fireworks, etc., which are highly

explosive.

• Never compact flamn/able inaterials such as

paint, oil- or gasoline-saturated rags, engine

starting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.--

Sl)ontaneotls Colub/istion (7i" explosive wqTor

concenti'_ltions could OCC/II'.

• Never compact containers of toxic chemicals

such as strong insecticides or other poisonous

inaterials--conqTaction could release

hazardous flunes.

• Never compact aerosol cans containing

explosive or highly toxic chemicals.

(If you are sure the aerosol cans contain

non-hazardous inaterials such as shaving

crealu, cheese spread and whipped crealn,

they iuav be compacted.)

• Do not colnpact lit cigarettes, cigars, or other

hot or burning itelus.

• Do Is(It store (7I" rise gasoline or other

flanunable vapors and liquids ill the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

• Do not oveltoad your appliance.

• Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Shaq7

objects can pierce the bag and cause injm> Do

not ovedoad trash bag with heavv mamrial such

as glass.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the

following:

" To prevent hazard of electrical shock,

this compactor must be properly installed and

grounded in accordance with tile Installation

Instructions befi)re it is used.

, Do not operate with a damaged cord set,

plug, motos, or aiter damage in any manner.

Have the appliance examined, repaired, or

ac!iusted by all authorized service technician.

, Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect

reassembly call cause electric shock when

subsequently used.

" Unplug the compactor befl_re making any

repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that

ally servicing be perfiwmed by a qualified

pesNon.

" Do not use an adapter plug or an extension

cord with this appliance.

, Follow National Electric Codes or prevailing

local codes and ordinances. This appliance

must be supplied with 120V; 60Hz and

connected to an individual, properly

gromlded branch circuit protected by a 15 or

20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

, If tile electric supply provided does not

meet tile above requirements, call a licensed

electrician.

, Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

remove tile third grounding prong fl'om tile

power cord.

" This appliance must be grounded. Ill

the event of a malfimction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce tile risk of electric

shock by providing a path of least resistance

ti)r electric current.

" This appliance is equipped with a cord having

all equipment grotmding conductor and a

gro/mding plug. The plug must be plugged

into all appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grotmded in accordance with

local codes and ordinances.

AWARNING: mproper

connection of the equipment grounding

conductor can result ill a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician if wm are ill

doubt as to whether the appliance is properly

gro/mded.

, Do not modiD the plug with this appliance.

If it will not fit the outlet installed, have a

proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

" We recommend that a separate circuit serving

only this appliance be provided.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUC ONS

DrawerHandle

Door Panel

Trash Bag

Caddy

Foot Pedal Drawer

Opener and

Compactor

Activation

ToeKick

ON/OFFKnob

DrawerSafety

Switch

Model and Serial

number location

Bag Retainer

Buttons

Moveable Side

Door Latch

Using the Trash Compactor

Compactor

How B Does

and How B

Your compactor reduces household trash to as

little as one-,Rmrth of its original w_lume.

It compacts most rehlse, including paper,

cans, bottles,jars, plastic containers, wrappings,

sweepings and some tood wastes.

Drop trash into the disposable bag (designed

fin" compactor use) that lines the compactor

trash drawer and close the drawer. When you

start the compactm; an electrically-operated

rain moves dowll into the drawer, compacts

trash, moves back up again--and the

compactor shuts off automatically.

NOTE: The trash drawer must be at least 1/2

hill be_bre you will notice compaction because

the ram does not travel all the way down into

the drawer. By adding trash, compaction is

transierred to the items below until all trash is

compacted.

ON/OI'Y

Knob

The remo_:lble knob is provided for yore"

protection as a sMety measm'e. When the knob

switch is in the OFF position, the compactor

will not operate.

Child Lockout Instructions:

Lock the compactor when it is not in

use, by removing the knob. This will kee I)

children fl'om operating the compactor and

prevent anyone fl'om tampering with it.

Drawer

sq/ ty

Switch

The compactor has two satew switches to

ensure that the drawer is in its hilly closed

position _i)r operation. The compactor will not

cycle without the drawer being fully dosed.

Trash Bag

Installation

Before installing a new bag, be sure that:

1. The drawer side is secm'elv locked.

2. The container is clean and fl'ee of sharp

debris that may puncture the bag.

Reintbrced plastic bags came with your

compactor and are ready to be installed.

You must use the specially designed

heavy-duty trash bags included with your

compactor, These bags are a\:dlable ti'om

your dealer or Factory Service Center. Ask

for catalog n umber W(:60X5017. If you pretbr,

you can order by mail. A handy order form is

provided with your compactor and is included

in every replacement bag package.

To install a new bag:

1. Place the bag into the drawer over the bag

caddy. Open the bag and pull the top edges

over the drawer top.

2. Lock the bag in place by pulling the ibm"

prepunched holes over the bag retainer

buttons. Holes will expand over the

buttons without harming the bag.

3. Press inside of bag against the drawer

bottom, sides and corners for a smooth fit.

Using the Trash Conlpactor

Compactor

Slightly lift and pull tile compactor door

handle or press tile fl)ot pedal and pull tile

drawer otlt.

Remember:

, To help keep tile ram clean when compacting

messy food waste, place a couple of flilded

sheets of newspaper on top of tile load to be

compacted.

" Items too bulky to go into tile drawer can be

folded to fit. If it cannot be fl)lded to fit into

the drawer, do not attempt to torce it in.

, Folded newspaper is also helphd when

compacting a large glass bottle, or several

bottles or jars, or any other items that might

shatter.

, Although it is not necessary to compact until

the drawer is hdl or nearly lull, we suggest

that, fin" maximum compaction, you start tile

compactor each time a significant amount of

trash is added.

Co z[)actzng

To start the compactor:

1. Turn tile knob to ON.

2. Make sure tile drawer is fllllv closed.

3. i,itt tile toot pedal up to start cwle.

Tile ram travels downward into tile

drawer, colnl)acting tile trash. At tile bottoln

of the stroke, the rain autolnaticallv reverses

direction, retracts ()/it of tile drawer, returns to

its starting position, and the colnpactor shuts

off automaticallv.

The cycle takes less than 30 seconds. As the

trash drawer fills with trash, cycle tilne gets

progressively shorter.

NOTES:

• You will not see compacting of trash the

first few times you load. Tile compactor

drawer should be about 1/2 till befln'e tile

compactor can begin to compress tile load.

• Glass bottles cm_ make a loud noise when they

break during compaction. This is nomml.

Also, bottles in the trash drawer will not

alwavs break durii_g the first cycle. Breaking

glass and associated noise inav occur several

cvcles latei; dei)ei_ding on the type and

vohune of tile trash.

• When bottles and cm_s are compacted,

small tears in the bag may occur. This is

noi'ulal and ill no wav affects tile [)ei'lOi'iilance

of tile colnpactor. Kee I) tile bag away fl'om

vour body to prevent ii_jury fl'oln sharp

objects that inay have pierced the bag.

CAUTION:

• Do not apply too much force when turning

the knob. Tile knob should always rotate

easily. Forcing may break tile knob and

dalnage the switch,

• When emptying waste baskets into the

trash drawer, some items may spill into the

cmnpactor behind the drawer, Itelns behind

tile drawer could prevent it fl'oln closing

colnpletely and prevent tile compactor fl'Oln

operating. To remove such items fl'oln behind

tile drawer, open tile drawer and remove it to

clean them ()/it. See the Care and Clealfing

section.

To stop the compactor:

Tile compactor may be stopped at any time.

1. Attempting to open tile drawer while tile

ram is moving will stop tile ram. Tile satetv

switch will activate.

2. Close tile drawer completely and tile rain

will travel back to tile UP position.

3. Open tile drawer fllllv and turn tile knob

to OFF.

Using the Trash Compactor

Coral)actor

Removing a

Full Trash

Bag

1. Pull the drawer comp]etel} ()})ell.

2. Remoxe the top of the bag from the bu,,,_

retainer butt(ms. Pull up all four bag cutts.

3, Push the side-lock latch do_n and tilt the

drav_er side open,

Lift the bao,_ out, using the bag caddy.

(;are and (;leaning of the Compactor

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As is true of most appliances, proper care is needed to give you continued

satisfaction. Before cleaning the compactor, turn the knob to the OFF

position and remove. 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.

Stainless steel pmaels:

Stainless steel panels can be cleaned with

Cerama grvte ® or a similar product using a

clean, soft cloth.

Cerama Brvte is available fl'om GE Parts bv

calling 800.626.2002.

To clean the drawer interior:

1. I/emove the bag. See page 9.

2. Wear protective gh)ves. There mav be bits of

glass in the drawer. Press the side door latch

down.

4. X_'ash with a clamI) cloth using warm, soapy

water. Rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.

5. If the drawer side was removed, slide it back

into the tilted position.

6. Press the side door latch down while pressing

the side to the upright position, i,ock the

side door latch.

clean the cabinet interior:To

Pull the drawer out until it stops. Note the

tracks in which the drawer rollers move.

I,ifl the fl'ont to clear the drawer stops. Grab

the drawer on both sides. Pull it ()tit the rest

of the wav and set it aside.

Hold the side door latch and tilt the side of

tile drawer until tile latch clears the drawer

fl'ont. The drawer side can be removed by

tilting and sliding it out.

Vacutun inside of the cabinet. I,iquid spills or

wet trash should be cleaned up by hand, or

use a xacutun designed to pick up liquid.

4. X4'ash, rinse and drx the inside.

Befi)re You Call For Service

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Questions?

Use this

prob#m

SO[?)eT

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

Compactor won't operate •Compactor is unplugged

Circuit breaker/fllse is •

tfiI)ped/blown

Knob switch may not be •

in the ON position •

Drawer may not be closed •

Compactor has an automatic •

themml motor reset

Make sure the cord is plugged securely into

a working outlet.

Check house circuit breake_/filses.

Replace filses or reset breaker:

Make sure the switch is in the ON position.

Foot pedal may not have been lifted up

hmg enough to start the conq)acfion cycle.

Check to make sure the drawer is firefly

closed.

If wm have just compacted repeatedly,

this protector may have opened the motor

circuit. _'ait a tew minutes and the motor

reset will reclose automatically.

Trash may have fifllen

behind the drawer

The mm is not all the

way up

Drawer is not fifll

enough

Drawer is hm'd • Remove anv trash.

to dose

Drawer MU not •

open

Little or no apparent

compaction

Trash is stuck between ram •

and basket

iJfi up on the tbot pedal and release to

allow ram to complete a cycle.

The drawer nnlst be at least 1/9 flfll of

trash bet0re w_u 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.

Rei//ove [inv trash.

Warranty

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YOUR MONOGRAM COMPACTOR WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled chech here. Proof of original purchase

date is needed to obtain setwice under warranty.

WHA T IS

COVERED

From the Date

of the O_¢inal

Purchase

ONE-YEAR

Any part of the compactor _dfich ihils due to a defect in materials or _orkmanshil ). Dm'ing, this

full one-yeax warranty, (;E _ill also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to

replace the defectixe pa_.

This warranw is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner fl)r the products

pro'chased fl)r ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. ()r Canada.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is I,IMITED because you must pay to ship the

product to the seiMce shop or fl)r the seiMce technician's travel cost to yore" home.

All warrant_ service will be provided b_ our Factor_ Service Centers or b? our authorized

Customer Care :_:set'ricers dm'ing normal _orking horn's.

Should ?ore" appliance need service, dm'ing warrant} period or be}ond, in the U.S.A. call

800.444.1845.

WHAT IS NOT

COVERED

* Service trips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

* Improper installation, delivery or

maintenance.

* Replacement of house fuses or resetting

of circuit breakers.

* Failure of the product if it is abused, misused,

or used for other than the intended purpose

or used commercially.

* Damage to the product caused by accident,

fire, floods or acts of God.

* Incidental or consequential damage caused by

possible defects with tiffs appliance.

* Damage caused after delivery.

Some states 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 _ry ti'om state to state. To know what vom"

legal rights are in yore" state, consult your local or state consmner aflhirs ()ffice or yore" state's

Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY40225.

Consumer Services

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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,

wegl be there. All you have to do is call---toll-free!

GE Answer

Center ®

In the USA:

800. 626.2000

Whatever your question about any Monogran_ major appliance, GE Answer Center'

inflwmation service is a_filable to help. Yore" call--and your question--will be answered

promptly and cotlrteotlslv. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center selMce is open

24 hours a day, 7 clays a week.

Visit our \'\Tebsite at: www.monograacn.com

In-Home

Repair Service

In the USA:

800.444.1845

AGE consumer service protessional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time

that's convenient for you. Many GE ( onsumer Service company-operated locations otter you

service today or tomorrox< or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekday:s, 9:00 a.m.

to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our thctory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and ()sit--

so most repairs can lie handled in just one visit.

For Customers

With Special

Needs'...

In the USA:

800. 626.2000

GE oLtbrs Braille controls fin" a _u'iety of GE appliances, and a

brochure to assist in planning a barrie>fi'ee kitchen fl)r persons

with limited mobilit>

Consu/ners 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 inflmnation or service.

Service Contracts"

In the USA:

800. 626.2224

You can have the secure teeling that GE Consmner Service will still lie there after your

warranty expires. Pro'chase a GE contract while vom" warranty is still in e/tbct and you'll

receive a substantial discomlt. With a multiple-year contract, you're assured of future

service at today's prices.

Parts and

Accessories

In the USA:

800. 626.2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can haxe pai*s or accessories sent directl}

to their home. The (;E pa*_s s}stem proxddes access to oxer 47,000 parts...and all GE (;enuine

Renewal Parts are tull_ warranted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this manual 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 Registration Department

EO. Box 34980

Louisville, KY 40232-2150

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer:

Thank _ou for pro'chasing our product and thank ?ou for i)}acin,*_ }our confidence ill tss+\'\Te aye proHd to

have }{555as a cHstoI//el'!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

Complete and mail

your Consumer

Product Ownership

Registration today.

Have die p(ac( oI mind

of knowing we can

conta(t you in the

mdikely event of a

salcty modification.

After completing this

registration, write your

modal and serial

utmlbers in this manual

and store this document

in a safe place. 31)uwill

need this inli)rmation

should you r(quire

scnice. The senice

llll111beYin tile USA:

800.444.1845. In Canada:

1.888.880.3030.

Read your "()wner's

Mamml" carefully.

It will hel l) you

Ol)erate yOtlr i/ew

appliance properly.

Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below to

ensure that your product is registered, or register online at www.monogram.cmn.

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