GE UCG1680, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFETY

 INFORMA

TION

WARNING

 For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize 

the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, 
or death.

WARNING

  WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

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   This compactor is for household use only. Use this 

appliance only for its intended purpose as described 
in this Owner’s Manual.

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   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.

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CHILD LOCK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS: 

Turn the knob 

to 

OFF

 and remove it when not compacting trash. 

This will help prevent anyone from tampering with 
the compactor or children from operating it.

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   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.

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   When removing or carrying the trash bag, keep the bag 

away from your body. Sharp objects may have pierced it.

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   Be careful when cleaning the inside of the cabinet or 

trash drawer. Glass fragments may be stuck to the 
ram, imbedded in the drawer surface or lying in the 
bottom of the cabinet.

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   Do not install or store compactor where it will be 

exposed to outside conditions.

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   Make sure the compactor is properly installed and 

leveled on a floor that can support its weight.

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   Do not touch moving parts.

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   Do not compact food waste such as raw meat and 

fish, rinds, personal hygiene items and disposable 
diapers. These items create very strong odors and 
should not go into the compactor.

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   Do not use as a freestanding unit. Use only as a 

built-in unit.

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF 
YOUR COMPACTOR:

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   Never compact shotgun shells, cartridges for 

firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly explosive.

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   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.

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   Never compact containers of toxic chemicals such 

as strong insecticides or other poisonous materials—
compaction could release hazardous fumes.

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   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.)

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   Do not compact lit cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or 

burning items.

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   Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other 
appliance.

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   Do not overload your appliance.

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   Handle a loaded trash bag with care. Sharp objects 

can pierce the bag and cause injury. Do not overload 
trash bag with heavy material such as glass.