10
Care and Cleaning of the Compactor
Compactor
Cleaning
the Unit
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 panels:
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm
sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish.
Always wipe the surface in the direction of the
grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for
cleaning the stainless steel surface.
To inquire about purchasing stainless steel
appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the
location of a dealer nearest you, please call
our toll-free number:
National Parts Center
800.626.2002 (U.S.)
888.261.3055 (Canada)
ge.com (U.S.)
www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)
To clean the drawer interior:
1.
Remove the bag. See page 9.
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.
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.
