GE GCG1500 BB, Installation Instructions Manual

Safety Information

CAUTION:

For personal safety, remove house fuse or
oven circuit breaker before beginning
installation to avoid severe or fatal 
shock injury.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and 
carefully.

• IMPORTANT

– 

Save these instructions for 

local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT

– 

Observe all governing codes 

and ordinances.

•

Note to Installer

– Be sure to leave these 

instructions with the Consumer.

•

Note to Consumer

– Keep these instructions with

your Owner’s Manual for future reference.

•

Skill Level 

– Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

•

Completion time

– 1 hour.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty. See Owner’s Manual 
for warranty information

.

IMPORTANT

• Use this compactor only for its intended purpose.
• This compactor is designed for BUILT-IN

installations ONLY.

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CONTENTS

Design Information

Models Available .............................................................. 3
Product Dimensions and Clearances............................ 3
Tools Required .................................................................. 3
Parts Supplied  .................................................................. 3

Advance Planning

Clearances ........................................................................ 4
Models with a Custom Drawer Panel .......................... 4

Installation Preparation 

Electrical Requirements  ................................................ 5
Grounding Requirements ................................................ 5
Unpacking the Compactor .............................................. 6
Leveling the Compactor .................................................. 7
Adjusting the Retaining Bracket .................................... 7
Adjusting the Base Toekick ............................................ 7

Installation Instructions

Position the Compactor under the Countertop............ 8
Attach the Compactor to the Countertop .................... 8
Reinstall the Compactor Drawer.................................... 9
Installation of the Trash Bag Caddy .............................. 9
Finalize Installation .......................................................... 9

WARNING!

Do not allow items to fall or collect behind
the compactor. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in a fire.