GE
Trash Compactor

Model # UCG1600LBB Official GE compactor

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Trash Compactor Top Limit And Directional Switch WC21X10004
#102

Frame parts diagram

Trash compactor top limit and directional switch

Part #WC21X10004

Replaced by #WC21X20249

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Dishwasher Drive Gear Motor WC22X20111
#410

Motor & drive parts diagram

Dishwasher drive gear motor

Part #WC22X20111

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Trash Compactor Power Nut WC02X10021
#503

Powerscrew & ram parts diagram

Trash compactor power nut

Part #WC02X10021

Replaced by #WC02X20287

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Trash Compactor Bag WC60X10005
#602

Accessory parts diagram

Trash compactor bag

Part #WC60X10005

Replaced by #WC35X20283

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Trash Compactor Drive Motor WC26X20081
#401

Motor & drive parts diagram

Trash compactor drive motor

Part #WC26X20081

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Latch Assembly WC02X20080
#203

Container parts diagram

Latch assembly

Part #WC02X20080

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Nut WC01X24006
#228

Frame parts diagram

Nut

Part #WC01X24006

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Levelling Le WC01X10011
#115

Frame parts diagram

Levelling le

Part #WC01X10011

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Inner Foam WC01X24003
#222

Container parts diagram

Inner foam

Part #WC01X24003

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Control Plate WC20X23996
#305

Cabinet & control parts diagram

Control plate

Part #WC20X23996

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Main causes: broken drive gear and sprocket chain, stripped power nuts, faulty top limit and directional switch…

Main causes: stuck foot pedal, bad momentary start switch, power switch failure…

Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch …

Main causes: stripped or broken power nuts, broken or disconnected drive gear and sprocket chain, damaged drive parts…

Main causes: bent drawer support rollers, damaged trash container…

Main causes: lack of power, faulty drawer safety switch, bad power switch, momentary start switch failure, bad drive mot…

Most common repair guides to help fix your trash compactors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your trash compactor.

How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

If the trash compactor ram won’t return to the top position, replace the motor centrifugal switch by following the instr…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

The momentary start switch starts the motor when you lift the foot pedal. This repair guide shows how to replace the swi…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor power switch

How to replace a trash compactor power switch

If the trash compactor won’t power up, use the steps in this repair guide to replace the power switch.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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