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GE Disposal Operating Instructions

This disposer uses anti-jam swivel impellers that make a clicking sound as they swing into place.
This indicates normal operation.

  • A. Remove the sink stopper and turn on a medium flow of cold water.
  • B. Turn the switch to ON.
  • C. Scrape in food waste. To speed up food waste disposal, cut or break up large bones, rinds and cobs. Large bones and fibrous husks require considerable grinding time and are more easily thrown away with other trash. Do not be alarmed that the disposer slows down while grinding. The disposer is actually increasing torque (grinding power) and is operating under normal conditions.
  • D. Before turning the disposer off, let the water and the disposer run for approximately 25 seconds after shredding stops. This assures that all waste is thoroughly flushed through the trap and drain.
  • E. Do not use hot water while running the disposer. Cold water will keep food waste and fats solid so they can be flushed down the drain.

Helpful Hints
  • A. Be sure the disposer is empty before using the dishwasher so it can drain properly.
  • B. You may want to leave the stopper in the drain when not in use to prevent utensils and foreign objects from falling into the disposer.
  • C. The disposer is ruggedly built to give you years and years of trouble-free service. It will handle all normal food wastes--- BUT it will not grind and dispose such items as tin cans, bottles and bottle caps, glass, china, leather, cloth, crockery, rubber, string, feathers, or clam or oyster shells. These are waste materials and belong in the trash can or trash compactor.
  • D. TO SPEED UP FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL…Cut or break up large bones, melon rinds, grapefruit skins and corn cobs. Items such as large bones, fibrous husks like lima bean pods and corn husks require considerable cutting time. For this reason, you may prefer to place them in the trash can or trash compactor.

Safety Instructions
  • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
  • Read all the instructions before using the appliance.
  • To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is required when an appliance is used near children.
  • Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer.
  • Turn the power switch (normally a wall switch) to the off position before attempting to clear a jam or remove an object from the disposer.
  • When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste disposer, use a long wooden object such as a wooden spoon or the wooden handle of a broom or mop.
  • When not operating a disposer, leave the drain stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the disposer.
  • When attempting to remove objects from a waste disposer, only use long-handled, non-magnetic tools or utensils, since the disposer may be actuated magnetically.
  • To reduce the risk of injury by materials that may be expelled by a waste disposer, do not put the following into a disposer:
    a) Clam or oyster shells.
    b) Caustic drain cleaners or similar products.
    c) Glass, china or plastic.
    d) Large whole bones.
    e) Metal, such as bottle caps, tin cans, utensils or aluminum foil.
    f) Hot grease or other hot liquids. g) Whole corn husks.

Care and maintenance.
  • THE MOTOR IS PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED FOR LIFE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE YOUR DISPOSER. The disposer is self cleaning and scours itself with each use.
  • Your disposer is equipped with a removable splash guard for ease of cleaning or replacement. Remove the splash guard by pulling it out from the top. To replace, insert into the sink flange and push down until it is properly seated.
  • NEVER put lye or chemical cleaners into the disposer, as they cause serious corrosion of metal parts.
  • If an odor develops, run orange or lemon rinds through the disposer. A dozen ice cubes sprinkled with a little household scouring powder will also work.

GE Warranty information:
All warranty service provided by GE Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

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