GE
Trash Compactor

Model #ZCG3500DSS-01 Official GE compactor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for GE ZCG3500DSS-01 compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Trash Compactor Drive Motor#99

Motor & drive parts Diagram

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Technical Sheet#1

Container parts Diagram

Technical sheet

Part #31-3976
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Zcg 3100 330#1

Container parts Diagram

Zcg 3100 330

Part #49-5868
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Nut Clip#134

Container parts Diagram

Nut clip

Part #WC01X5134
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Trash Compactor Bag, 12-pack#160

Container parts Diagram

Compact bag

Part #WC60X5015
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Trash Compactor Power Screw#116

Motor & drive parts Diagram

Drive screw

Part #WC22X5023
Replaced by #WC22X5023
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Zcg3100 3300#1

Container parts Diagram

Zcg3100 3300

Part #31-4000
Replaced by #49-5778-3
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Spacer#87

Frame parts Diagram

Spacer

Part #WC01X5142

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

Motor Switch#102

Motor & drive parts Diagram

Motor switch

Part #WC21X10003

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

Strap R Supt#153

Frame parts Diagram

Strap r supt

Part #WC28X5061

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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