GE
Trash Compactor

Model #GCG522-01 Official GE compactor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for GE GCG522-01 compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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    Door Switch Kit

    #62

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    Door switch kit

    Part #WC21X5031

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

    Limit Switch

    #550

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    Limit switch

    Part #WC21X5034

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

    Switch Key

    #55

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    Switch key

    Part #WC21X5038

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

    Relay

    #NI

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    Relay

    Part #WC21X5028

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

    Direction Switch

    #549

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    Direction switch

    Part #WC21X5039

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

    Motor

    #NI

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    Motor

    Part #WC26X5019

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

    Belt

    #336

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    Belt

    Part #WC22X5015

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

    Switch

    #111

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    Switch

    Part #WC21X5017

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

    Symptoms common to all trash compactors

    Choose a symptom to see related trash compactor repairs.

    Main causes: bent drawer support rollers, damaged trash container
    Main causes: stripped or broken power nuts, broken or disconnected drive gear and sprocket chain, damaged drive parts
    Main causes: broken drive gear and sprocket chain, stripped power nuts, faulty top limit and directional switch
    Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch
    Main causes: stuck foot pedal, bad momentary start switch, power switch failure
    Main causes: lack of power, faulty drawer safety switch, bad power switch, momentary start switch failure, bad drive motor, wiring failure

    Repair guides common to all 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

    If the trash compactor ram won’t return to the top position, replace the motor centrifugal switch by following the instructions in this repair guide.

    Repair difficulty
    Time required
     45 minutes or less
    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 switch if it stops working

    Repair difficulty
    Time required
     15 minutes or less
    June 1, 2013
    By Lyle Weischwill
    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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