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GE
Trash Compactor

Model # GCG1540F1SS Official GE compactor

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Technical Sheet 31-3945
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Cabinet & control parts diagram

Technical sheet

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Brkt Ret Lh WC36X5006
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Cabinet & control parts diagram

Brkt ret lh

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Screw WC36X5038
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Screw

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Dishwasher Panel WC36X10056
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Compactor Gc 49-5880
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Compactor gc

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Trash Bag 12 WC60X10002
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Trash bag 12

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Wire Clamp WC36X5015
Wire clamp

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Screw 8-32x5 WC36X10025
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Screw 8-32x5

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Compactor Rotary Switch Knob WC36X10012
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Cabinet & control parts diagram

Compactor rotary switch knob

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Nut WC36X5080
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Nut

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your trash compactors

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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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How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

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Wiring schematic symbols explained video

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