GE
Trash Compactor

Model #GCG1200S5BW Official GE compactor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for GE GCG1200S5BW compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Gcg1230  Gcg#1C

Cabinet & control parts Diagram

Gcg1230 gcg

Part #49-5556
In Stock
$8.49
Technical Sheet#1A

Cabinet & control parts Diagram

Technical sheet

Part #31-3945
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$21.99
Spacer#227

Container parts Diagram

Spacer

Part #WC36X5108
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$18.49 | 
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Trash Compactor Bag, 12-pack#225

Container parts Diagram

Bag pkg 12

Part #WC60X5017
Replaced by #WC60X5017
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces WC60X5017. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
In Stock
$57.78
Retainer Bracket#105A

Cabinet & control parts Diagram

Brkt ret lh

Part #WC36X5006
Replaced by #WC36X5006
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Manufacturer substitution
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In Stock
$32.49
Slotted Pin Spring#407

Motor & drive parts Diagram

Spring

Part #WC36X5068
Replaced by #WC36X5068
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces WC36X5068. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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$16.99
Screw#221

Container parts Diagram

Screw

Part #WC36X5038
Replaced by #WC36X5038
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces WC36X5038. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
In Stock
$7.49
Trash Compactor Motor Centrifugal Switch#401

Motor & drive parts Diagram

Trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

Part #WC36X5062

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

Slide Lh#303A

Frame parts Diagram

Slide lh

Part #WC36X5042

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

Cap Stop#519

Powerscrew & ram parts Diagram

Cap stop

Part #WC36X5102

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
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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