GE
Trash Compactor

Model #GCG1500R0BB Official GE compactor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for GE GCG1500R0BB compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Installation guideOwner’s manual

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    Trash Compactor Frame Roller#110

    Frame parts Diagram

    Trash compactor frame roller

    Part #WC17X10012

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

    Trash Compactor Drive Gear#410

    Motor & drive parts Diagram

    Drive gear

    Part #WC22X10002
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    $41.09 | 
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    Phone Price: $46.09
    RETURN SWITCH

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    Trash compactor top limit and directional switch

    Part #WC21X10004
    Replaced by #WC21X20249
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    $7.71
    Trash Compactor Drawer Tilt Switch

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    Trash compactor drawer tilt switch

    Part #WC21X10006

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

    Trash Compactor Drive Motor#401

    Motor & drive parts Diagram

    Compactor motor

    Part #WC26X10003
    Replaced by #WC26X10006
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    Control Plate#305

    Cabinet & control parts Diagram

    Control plate

    Part #WC20X10001
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    Cover#301

    Cabinet & control parts Diagram

    Cover

    Part #WC31X10001
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    $33.75
    Motor Cover#119

    Frame parts Diagram

    Motor cover

    Part #WC17X10021
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    $8.25
    Adjustable P#114

    Frame parts Diagram

    Adjustable p

    Part #WC17X10008
    This item is not returnable
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    $6.66
    Rh Drawer Pa#216

    Container parts Diagram

    Rh drawer pa

    Part #WC29X10007
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    $158.70

    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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