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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 it. 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.
Cleaning the Unit
To clean the outside:
Wipe with a clean damp cloth.
Painted panels:
Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the
compactor is new, and then several times a year.
Stainless steel panels:
Stainless steel panels can be cleaned with Cerama
Bryte
®
or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth.
Cerama Bryte is available from GE Parts by calling
800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 800.661.1616 (Canada).
To clean the drawer interior:
1. Remove the bag. (See
Removing a Full Trash Bag
.)
2. Wear protective
gloves. There may
be bits of glass in
the drawer. Press
the side door latch
down.
3. Hold the side door
latch and tilt the side
of the drawer until
the latch clears the
drawer front. The
drawer side can be
removed by tilting
and sliding it out.
4. Wash with a damp 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. Lock the side
door latch.
To clean the cabinet interior:
1. Pull the drawer out until it stops. Note the tracks
in which the drawer rollers move.
Caution:
The drawer can
scratch a finished floor.
Place the drawer on a
protected surface.
2. Lift the front to clear the
drawer stops. Grab the
drawer on both sides. Pull
it out the rest of the way
and set it aside.
3. Vacuum inside of the
cabinet. Liquid spills
or wet trash should be
cleaned up by hand, or
use a vacuum designed
to pick up liquid.
4. Wash, rinse and dry the
inside.
Care and Cleaning of the Built-In Compactor
