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Trash Compactor

Model # GCG1540F1SS Official GE compactor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official GE GCG1540F1SS compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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    Trash bag 12

    Part #WC60X10002

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    Part #WC36X5006

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  • Panel WC36X5060
    #326

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    Part #WC36X5060

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Cap Stop WC36X5102
    #519

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    Cap stop

    Part #WC36X5102

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Ring Clip WC36X5072
    #411

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    Ring clip

    Part #WC36X5072

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Why is the trash compactor's ram stuck in the down position?

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

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Why won't my trash compactor stop running?

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

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Why does my trash compactor run constantly with its ram in the up position?

Main cause: broken top limit and directional switch…

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Why wont my trash compactor's ram go down?

Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch …

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Why does the trash compactor ram not move even though the motor runs?

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

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Why is it hard to open the trash compactor drawer?

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

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Why won't my trash compactor start?

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

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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