GE Disposall GFC320 Series Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions
Connecting Electricity ........ 2, 3
Safety Precautions ............. 2
Installation Instructions
Attaching the
Discharge Elbow ................ 6
Components and Installation
of Sink Flange .................. 5
Connecting Disposer
to Sink Flange ................... 7
Dimensions/Typical
Installations ..................... 8
Dishwasher Connection ......... 6
Operating Instructions
Batch Feed Models .............. 9
Care and Maintenance ......... 10
Continuous Feed Models ........ 9
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call for Service ...... 11
Consumer Support
Warranty ..................... 12
Model Line Series
GFC320
GFC520
GFC530
GFC720
GFCI020
GFB760
Write the model and serial
numbers for gour disposall here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on
the bottom of the disposer.
560C460P01 REV. D 165D4700P328 49-55008-1 07-09JR

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TOA RISK OFFIRE,ELECTRICSHOCKOR
INJURY TOPERSONS
WARNING!
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
_iUse this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.
{{_iReadall the instructions before using the
appliance.
{{_iToreduce the risk of i_jury, close supervision
is required when an appliance is used near
children.
{{_iDonot put fingers oi hands into a waste
disposeL
{{_iTurn the power switch (normally a wall switch)
to the off position before attempting to clear
a jam oi remove an object flom tim disposeL
_When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste
disposm, use a long wooden object such as
a wooden spoon oi the wooden handle of
a broom oi mop.
_When attempting to remove objects flom
a waste disposer, only use long-handled,
non-magnetic tools or utensils, since the
disposer may be actuated magnetically.
_To reduce the risk of ii_jury by materials that may
be expelled by a waste disposer, do not put the
following into a disposer:
a) Clam oi oyster shells.
b) Caustic drain cleaners oi similar products.
c) Glass, china oi plastic.
d) Large whole bones.
e) Metal, such as bottle caps, tin cans, utensils
oi aluminum foil.
f) Hot grease or other hot liquids.
g) Whole corn husks.
_When not opera6ng a disposm; leave the drain
stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects
falling into the disposer.
Forpropergroundinginstructions,see the
ELECTRICALCONNECTIONportionofthismanual
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WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
If you are not famifiar with electrical power and procedures, call a quafified electrician.
DANGER:lmproperconnectionofthe
equipment-groundingconductorcanresultina riskofelectric
shock.Checkwith aquafifiedelectricianorservicemanif youare
in doubtastowhethertheapplianceisproperlygrounded.Do
notmodifytheplugprovidedwith theapplianceif it will notfit
theoutlet,haveaproperoutletinstalledbya quafified
electrician.
For Models Equipped with a Grounded Cord:
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS:This appliance must
be grounded. In tim event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of
electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances. Most houses have electrical outlets
under tim sink that are half-hot. This means one
outlet is controlled by the wall switch, while the
other is always hot. The batch-feed oi "TC" model
connects to the hot side, while the continuous feed
model connects to tim switch side.

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AWARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY(cont.)
If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures, call a qualified electrician.
The power cord and/or connections must comply
with the National Elecuical Code, Section 422
and/or local codes and ordinances.
For Models Not Equipped with a Cord:
If your disposer does not come equipped with a cord,
you can comlect it in rwo ways:
1. Attach a power cord, minimum 18" in length mid
not to exceed 36" in length. GE Kit #PM3X115
provides the parts needed to make this connection.
or
2. Wire the disposer directl} into the house current.
GErecommendsthata qualifiedelectricianmake
thisconnection.
ToAttach a Power Cord:
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS:This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current m reduce the risk of elecuic shock.
The power cord (to be installed) must have an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriam
oudet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
In the _d)sence of local codes and/or ordinances,
the outlet must comply with NEC requirements.
ADANGER:Improperconnectionofthe
equipment-groundingconductorcanresultin a risk ofelectric
shock.Checkwith a qualifiedelectricianorservicemanif you
are indoubtas towhethertheapplianceisproperlygrounded.
NOTE:Disconnectelectricpowertodisposercircuitbefore
installation.Turnthecircuitbreakerto theOFFpositionor
removethefuse.
A. Connect the disposer to 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz AC
current only.
B. If a plug-in cord is used, use a three-prong
plug. Ground wire should be attached to the
ground screw in the bottom of the disposer
(end bell).
Traceleadconnectedtothis
bladeandattachthat lead Ribbed
to white wire ondisposer. Side
C. Use a cable clamp strain relief
connector where power cord
enters the disposer.
ToWire YourDisposerDirectlyinto
theHouseCurrent:
NOTE:Whenviewingfaceofelectricalplug
withgroundingpinattop,thelargerleftblade
isconnectedtotheidentifiedwire.
GErecommendsthata qualified
electricianmake this connection.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS:This appliance must be
connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must
be run with the circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
th e appliance.
DANGER:Improperconnectionofthe
equipment-groundingconductorcanresultin a riskofelectric
shock.Checkwith a qualifiedelectricianorservicemanif you
arein doubtasto whethertheapplianceisproperlygrounded.
A. If you use BX cable:
1. Install the cable connector in the hole.
2. Connect white wire to white lead of disposer.
3. Connect black wire.
4. Connect bare ground wire.
If BX cable is not used, provide a separate ground
wire to the nearest grounded connection, using the
screw in the end bell for the ground wire.
RedResetButton
GroundScrew
go
WireNuts
ToHouseCurrent
orPowerCord _------_ Remove
CoverPlate
BottomoftheDisposer(endbell)
If your power supply does not inch,de a ground wire,
you must provide one unless metal cable is used.
Attach a copper wire securely to disposer ground
screw and attach other end of wire to the nearest
grounded connection. Use only UL approved ground
clmnp. If plastic pipe is used in your horee, a qualified
electrician should install a proper ground. Most houses
have electrical oudets under the sink that are half-
hot. This means one outlet is conuolled by the wall
switch, while the other is ah,vayshot. The batch-feed
or "TC"model connects to the hot side, while the
continuous feed model connects m the switch side.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS 3

Installation
Instructions Disposer
Iff you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com I
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - S_,ve_hese
instructions for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Obse,ve_,ll
governing codes and ordinances.
•Note to Installer -Besure to leave these
instructions with the ConsumeL
•Note to Consumer - Keep these insuuctions
for furore reference.
•Sldll level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
•Completion time - 1 hour
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
insmlleL
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Dvrarrant),.
PREPARATION
1. Disconnect electrical power supply to disposeL
2. Remove old disposer or sink flange assembl)c
3. Inspect drain line. If it is heavily coamd with hardened
grease and accumulations, rout out with a plumber's
snake.
4. Remove old sealing materiMs and gaskefing flom sink
opening, both mp and bottom.
NOTE: Top and bottom of sink surfaces must be flee
of any mamrials to prevent leaks.
WHATYOU WILL NEED
• Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
• Channel lock pliers, slip joint • Hammer
•Nut driver
ADDITIONAL MATERIALSYOU MAY NEED
•Steel punch or wooden dowel
•Petroleum jelly or liquid soap
•Hose clamp
•Dishwasher drain connector
•Adjustable pipe wrench
•Plumber's putty (for cast sinks)
•Stepped rubber drain adapter
•Wire nuts
•Cable connector
•Flexible drain pipe
•Power cord kit (Part Number PM3X215)
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Installation Instructions
El COMPONENTSANDINSTALLATION
COMPONENTS
_*Stopper
*Removable
)lashGuard
Flange
SinkFlange-
Assembly
Disposer --
RubberSink
FlangeGasket
_M sFiberGasket
upportRing
(NoteArrows
IndicatingUp)
ountRing
.jTightening Ears
.JCushion Mount
Groove_ Dishwasher
Hopper _ ""J DiF_schargeGasketlnlet
"rews
Elbow
EndBell _ Flange Discharge
(Electrical Elbow
Connections) RatingLabel
inThisArea
*Not used with batch feed model
INSTALLATION OF SINK FLANGE
(Read completely before starting.)
CorrectlyInstalledSink Flange
SinkFlange_ _ RubberGasket
" _ Sink
FiberGasket SupportRing
BottomBeadof_ .
CushionMount _ SinkFlange
OpenArea NoObstruction MountRingshouldbefree
to moveupanddown
Groove
Bottom CushionMount
(shownfor properorientation)
NOTE: Pay close attention to the order of the sink
flange parts, as they have been correctly assembled
by the factory.
A. Disassemble the sink flange assembly fiom the
disposer by turning the mount ring to the left
(clockwise) and removing it.
B. Raise the mount ring toward the top of the sink
flange. Remove the cushion mount and the mount
ring. You may want to practice installing the
cushion mount at this point before you are under
the sink.
C. Unscrew the support ring flom the sink flange and
remove the tiber gasket. You are now left with the
sink flange and the rubber gasket.
D. The rubber gasket is used instead of plumbers
putty with stainless steel sinks.
E. If no putty is used, insert the sink flange through
the rubber gasket into the sink opening. Do not
turn the flange once it is seated.
F. If you use putty instead of the gasket, form a ring
around the underside of the sink flange. Insert the
flange into the sink opening, press down hard to
squeeze out excess putty. From under the sink,
trim off excess putty flush with the bottom edge
of the sink opening. Use putty sparingly on cast
iron sinks.
G.From underneath the sink,
slip the tiber gasket onto the
exposed sink flange. With
arrows pointing up, screw the
support ring onto the sink
flange and hand tighten until
the sink flange will not move. At
Hand-tightensink
flange
this point you may want to insert the stopper
in the sink and fill with water to check the sink
flange seal and insure there are no leaks.
H.Place the mount ring over
the sink flange and hold in
place while installing the
cushion mount (large side
down). Make sure the
groove on the inside of the
cushion mount fits over the
lip on the sink flange, CushionMount Detail
similar to putting the lid Top
on a plastic container. Gr0_k._--
Run your fingers
around the entire B0tt0m_.__j)))
Bead /-_---_
cushion mount with
slight pressure. Do not press too hard. When the
cushion inotlnt is properly seated, the inotlnt ring
can be pulled downward over the cushion mount
and will be free to turn.
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Installation Instructions
Ik31DISHWASHER CONNECTION
If you are connecting to a dishwasher, complete the
following step. If a dishwasher is not to be connected,
go on to "Attaching the Discharge Elbow" section.
(IF REQUIRED)
%KNOCK OUT PLUG
Using a blunt instrument (steel punch or wooden
dowel), knock out entire plug. Do not use a
screwdriver or sharp instrument. When knockout
plug falls into disposer, you may remove it or
simply grind it tap when the disposer is used. This
will not damage the disposer in any way, but may
take some time to grind, over the course of several
uses. Knockout
plug
[] CONNECT HOSE
(;onnect the dishwasher hose using a hose clamp.
If the hose size is different, you will need a
stepped rubber adapter.
(}
HoseClamp Cb SteppedRubberAdapter
Ik']lATTACHING THE DISCHARGE ELBOW
CONNECT DISCHARGE ELBOW
Gonnect the discharge elbow to the disposer.* Make
sure all plumbing connections are tight.
Discharge
Elbow
Rubber
Gasket
* Some installations (see page 8 for examples) may
require the use of a flexible drain pipe.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DISPOSERTO SINK FLANGE
%ATTACHTO SINK FLANGE
I,ine up the disposer
under the sink flange.
Guide the hopper Mount
projections into the RingSlot
mount ring slots. Turn Hopper
the mount ring about Projection
1/4" to the right so
that the disposer is
temporarily supported.
[] LINE UPWITH OUTLET PIPE
Turn the mount ring and the disposer until the
disposer discharge elbow lines up with the outlet
pipe (see page 8).
Discharge
Elbow
OutletPipeJl
131LOCK MOUNT RING
Turn the mount ring slowly to the right until it
locks up tight. Hopper projections must be to the
extreme left of the mounting slots. If the mount
ring is hard to turn, you may add a small amount
of petroleum jelly or liquid soap to the hopper
projection. Run water and check for leaks.
LockingDetail
HopperProjectionin
"Supported"Position
HopperProjection Mount
in "Locked"Position MountingSlot Ring
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Gheck the unit for leaks 24 hours after installation
and first operation.
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Installation Instructions
DIMENSIONS
G3/16"
1
I_ 172"
GFC320ModelSeries
1
I_ 172"
GFC520ModelSeries
137/lc''
!
GFC530ModelSeries
872" _ .........................................
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77g'
1
_i 2''
1/2"
GFC720ModelSeries
872"
•---- 93/¢
16sls"_c_11/2"
GFB760ModelSeries
BatchFeedOperation
T
. _ 774"
!-59/_'-i
i
GFC1B20ModelSeries
SOME TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
Direct replacement for most
makes & models.
*9" for Model Series GFC320
and GFC520
*10" for Model Series GFC530,
GFC720 and GFC1020
*12" for Model Series GFB760
SINGLEBOWL
J.__
DOUBLEBOWL
CENTEROUTLET_
_A_pr0x
NOTE: It is essential for the proper
operation of the disposer that this
dimension be 9"-12", depending upon the
models listed above, to avoid standing water
in disposer motor housing.
**Flexible drain pipe may be necessary for tiffs application.
DOUBLEBOWL
ENDOUTLET_
,__L Jt
_Approx.
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Operatinginstructions. GEAppliances.com
This disposer uses anti-jam swivel impellers that make a clicking sound as they swing into place.
This indicates normal operation.
ContinuousFeedModels
A. Remove the sink stopper and mrn o,1
a medium flow of cold watm.
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. I.arge bones
and fibrous husks require considerable
grinding time and are more easily
thrown away with other trash. Do not
be alarmed that the dispose, slows down
while grinding. The dispose, is actually
increasing torque (grinding power) and
is operating under normal conditions.
D. Before turning the dispose, off; let
the water and the dispose, run for
approximately 25 seconds after
shredding stops. This assures that
all waste is thoroughly flushed through
the uap and drain.
E. Do not use hot water while running the
dispose,. (;old water will keep food waste
and fats solid so they can be flushed
down the drain.
BatchFeedModels
A. Remove the sink stopper and mrn on
a medium flow of cold watm.
Ova
Handle
L_'_,. Sma
/re
B°
C.
D°
E°
Scrape in food waste.
Insert the stopper to start the dispose,.
One of the two small slots in the stopper
base illtlst line up with the switch phmger
inside the neck of the dispose,.
NOTE:Theovalshapedhandlealignswith the
2 smallslotsin thestopper.
Pushdownfirmlytostart.
Run the dispose, for 25 seconds after
shredding stops. Tiffs assures that all
waste is tlloroughly flushed through
the trap and drain.
Lift thestoppertoshutthedisposeroff.
To fill the sink, insert the stopper so that
the largest slot lines up with the switch
plungeL The stopper can now be pushed
down to seal the sink without starting the
dispose,. When the medium-sized slot in
the stopper base is lined up with the
switch phmger, water can drain, but
tableware, etc., cannot be accidentally
dropped into the dispose,.
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Operatinginstructions.
HelpfulHints
A. Be sure the disposer is empD before using
tim 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 flom falling into the
disposeL
C° The disposer is ruggedly built to give you
years and years of trouble-flee 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, crockexT,
rubbex; suing, feathers, or clam or oyster
shells. These are waste materials and
belong in the uash can or uash
compactoL
D. TO SPEED UP FOOD WASTE
DISPOSAl .... Cut or break up large bones,
melon rinds, grapefruit skins and corn
cobs. Items such as laxge bones, fibrous
husks like lima bean pods and corn husks
require considerable cutting time. Fox this
reason, you may prefer to place them in
tim trash can or trash compactor.
Careandmaintenance.
THEMOTOR IS PERMANENTLY LUBRICATEDFOR LIFE.DO NOT ATTEMPT TOLUBRICATE
YOURDISPOSER. The disposer is self cleaning and scours itself with each use.
_NEVER put lye or chemical cleaners into the
disposer, as they cause serious corrosion of
metal parts.
_Your disposex; except for tim Batch Feed
model, is equipped with a removable splash
guard for ease of cleaning or replacement.
Remove the splash guard by pulling it out
fiom the top. To replace, insert into the
sink flange and push down until it is
properly seated.
_Ifan odor develops, run orange or lemon
rinds through the disposer. A dozen ice
cubes sprinkled with a little household
scouring powder will also work.
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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first
and you may not need to call for service.
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SAFETY NOTE: Before investigating, you must disconnect the power supply.
WARNING!
Before resetting, disconnect the power supply-please see SAFETY NOTE above. The overload control prevents the motor
from operating should overloading occur. This feature protects your house wiring and your disposer. When overloaded,
the motor will stop automatically.
Possible Causes
Loud noises (other than Silverware, bottle cap or other
thosedurino orindinoof foreign object has fallen into
bones and fruitpits)the disposer.
Disposerdoesnot start
What ToDo
• Remove the splash guard* and remove the object with
long-handled tongs. Replace the splash guard.*
Reset button has been tripped.
Reset
Button
No.
*With the splash guard* removed, check to see if the
turntable will move fieely using a broom handle. If the
turntable moves fieely, replace the splash guard* and check
the reset button to see if it has been tripped. The reset
button is red and located opposite the discharge elbow,
near the bottom of the disposeL Push the button in until
it clicks and remains depressed. If the reset button has not
been tripped, check for a shorted or broken wire connecting
to the disposeL Check the electrical power switch, fllse box
or circuit breakeL If wiring and elecuical components are
intact, the unit may have internal problems that require
service or replacement.
Turntable cannot rotate. *If the turntable does not mrn fleely, check for an object
lodged between the turntable and the grind ring. Dislodge
the object by moving the turntable with a broom handle.
Then remove the object.
If no foreign object is present, there may be internal
problems.
Remove
SplashGuard
Disposerleaks If the leak is at the top, it may be
caused by:
1. Improper seating of sink flange
(gasket choice, putty or tightening).
2. Support ring not tightened properly.
3. Defective cushion mount.
If the leak is at the discharge elbow,
leak may be caused by improper
tightening of elbow flange screws.
*Batch Feed does not include splash guard.
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DisposerWarranty.
Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care_technician. Toschedule service
on-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or carl 800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737).Please have serial and model numbers available
when calling for service.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
GE Will Replace:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
The entire disposer if there is a defect in materials or workmanship relating to functional parts
only (appearance parts are excluded). During this full one-yearwarranty, GE will also provide,
free ofcharge,all labor charges related to replacing the original disposer alongwith the
replacement disposer within the first yeaL
AdditionalOneYear
From the date of the
origina!purchase
Model I,ine Series GFC520: If there is a defect in materials or workmanship reladng to
functional parts only (appearance parts are excluded). During this one year extended limited
warranty period, you will be responsible for all installation cha_ges relating to the replacement
disposeL
Additional TwoFears
From the date of the
original purchase
Model Line Series GFC530: If there is a defect in materials or workmanship reladng to
functional parts only (appearance parts are excluded). During this two Fearextendedlimited
warranty period, you will be responsible for all installation charges relating to the replacement
disposeL
AdditionalFourFears
From the date of the
origina!purchase
Model Line Series GFC720: If there is a defect in materials or workmanship reladng to
functional parts only (appearance parts are excluded). During this four Fear extended limited
warrantyperiod, you will be responsible for all installation charges relating to the replacement
disposeL
AdditionalSixFears Model Line Series GFC1020: If there is a defect in materials or workmanship relating to tractional
From the date of the parts only (appearance parts are excluded). During this six year extended limited warranty
origina!purchase period, you will be responsible for all installation charges relating to the replacement disposeL
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product. Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
Damage caused after delivery.
Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this
Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use
within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer is not available, you may
be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for
service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Toknow what your legal rights
are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General
12 Warrantor: General Electric Company.Louisville, KY40225

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Informaci6n de seguridad
C6mo conectar
la corriente el_ctrica .......... 2, :B
Precauciones de seguridad ..... 2
Instrucciones para
la instalaci6n
C6mo conectar el codo
de descarga .................... 6
C6mo conectar el triturador
a la brida del lavaplatos ......... 7
Componentes e instalaci6n
para la brida del lavaplatos ...... 5
Conexi6n hacia la lavadora
de platos ....................... 6
Dimensiones/
Instalaciones tipicas ............. 8
Instrucciones de operaci6n
Cuidado y mantenimiento ...... 10
Modelos de alimentaci6n
continua ........................ 9
Modelos de alimentaci6n
por Iote ......................... 9
Consejos para la soluci6n
de averias
Antes de Ilamar
para servicio ................... 11
Servicio al consumidor
Garantia ...................... 12
Uneo de Modelos Serie
GFC320
GFC520
GFC530
GFC720
GFCI020
GFB760
Escriba los n6meros del modelo g
serie para su triturador aqui:
Plodelo #
Serie #
Los puede encontrar en una etiqueta
en la parte inferior del triturador.
560C460P01 REV. D 165D4700P328 49-55008-1 07-09 JR

IMPORTANTEINSTRUCCIONESDESEGURIDAD.
LEATODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTESDELUSO.
INSTRUCCIONES RELACIONADAS CONELRIESGODE INCENDIOS,
DESCARGASELE:CTRICAS0 LESIONESA PERSONAS
.4,iADVERTENCIA!
AI usar aparatos el#ctricos, se deberDn seguir precauciones bDsicas de seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes:
PRECAUCIONESDESEGURIDAD
_Use este aparato s61o para el prop6sito esmblecklo
como se describe en este Manual del propiemrio.
Lea todas las instrucciones antes de ufilizar
el aparato.
Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, se requiere
de supervisidn cercana cuando se use el apamto
cerca de los niflos.
_Pam reducir el riesgo de lesiones pot parm de
materi_des que pudieran set expulsados pot el
uiturador de desechos, no coloque lo siguienm en
el trimmdor:
a) Conchas de mariscos.
b) Limpiadores de drem_je cdusticos o productos
similares.
No ponga los dedos o las manos en el uitumdor
de comidas.
Gire el inmrruptor (nommlmenm un inmrruptor de
pared) a la posicidn de apagado anms de inmnmr
retirar una obsu-uccidn o remover un objem del
trimradoL
_Cuando inmnm refimr una obsu-uccidn en el
aimmdor de _dimenms, utilice un objem de madera
largo como una cucham de madera o el palo de
una escoba o trapero.
Cuando inmnm remover objetos de un trimmdor
de alimenms, utilice solamenm herramienms o
utensilios no magn4ticos de manija larga, ya que el
trimmdor podrfa set accionado magm4ticamenm.
c) Vidrio, porcelana o pl_isdco.
d) Huesos gmndes.
e) Metal, como tapas de bomlla, lares, umnsilios
o papel de aluminio.
f) Aceim calienm, u ouos lkluidos calienms.
g) Tusas de mafz enteras.
Cuando no est(_opemndo el triturado_; deje la mpa
de drem_je en su lugar para reducir el riesgo de que
caigan objems denuo del u_imradoL
ConsultelaporciondeCONEXIONELECTRICAde
estemanualparalasinstruccionesapropiadasde
conexiona tierra.
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elaparatosinoencajaenel tomacorriente;hagaqueun
electricistacafificadoinstaleuntomacorrienteapropiado.
Para modelos equipados con un cable a tierra:
INSTRUCCIONESDECONEXIONA TIERRA:Este aparato
debe set conecmdo a tierra. En el caso de una ave_a o
dafio, [a conexidn a tierta suminisna una Vfade ulenoY
resistencia pare [a coniente e[_cuica a fin de reducir el
fiesgo de una descarga e[_ctrica. Esm apamm est_i
provisto de un c_fl)[eque fiene un conductor y un
enchufe de conexidn a tierra. E[ enchufe debe
conecmxse a un tomaconiente apropiado que est_
insm[ado correcmmenm y con conexi6n a tierm de
acuerdo con mdos los cddigos y regu[aciones [oca[es.
Ia mworfa de [as casas tienen tomacorrientes el_cnicos
deb_jo del law_p[ams que medio-ca[ienms. Esto significa
que un tomacoITienm est_icontro[ado pot e[
inmrruptor de [a pared, mientras que el otto siempre
tiene corriente (ca[ienm). E1mode[o "batch-feed" o
"TC" se conecm a[ [ado que tiene corriente, mientras
que el mode[o de suminisuo confinuo se conecm a[
[ado de[ inmn-upmL

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E1 cable el_ctrico y/o las conexiones deben cmnplir
con el c6digo National Electric, Secci6n 422 y/o c6digos
locales y ordenanzas.
Para modelos no equipados con un cable:
Si su tritmador no viene equipado con un cable, usted
puede conectaflo de dos maneFas:
1. AdhieFa un cable el6ctrico, de una long{tud mfnima
de 18"y que no exceda 36:' E1 Kit GE #PM3X11:5
proporciona las partes necesarias pma hacer
esta conexi6n.
2. Conecte el tritul_,ldor directamente al sistema el_ctrico
de la casa. Gf recomienda que la conexi6n la haga un
t_cnico calificado.
Para conectar un cable electrico:
INSTRUCCIONES DECONEXION A TIERRA: Este apm_ato debe
ser conectado a tierla. En el caso de una avcrfa o dafio, la
conexidn a tierFa suministla una vfa de menor resistencia
pm_a la corriente el_ctrica a fin de reducir el riesg_) de una
descarga el_ctrica. E1 cable el_ctrico (a instalar) debe tuner
un conductor y un enchulc de conexi6n a tierm. E1 enchulc
debe conectarse a un tomacorrienm apropiado que est_
instalado correctamenm y con conexi6n a tierm de acuerdo
con todos los cddig,)s y regulaciones locales. Si no exismn
c6digos locales y/u ordenanzas, el enchulc debe ajustarse
a los requisitos NEC.
lk PELIGRO: one i nin o e tasis e adeoio
a tierra puede resultar en el riesgo de descargael_ctrica. Consulte con
un e/ectricista ca/ificado o con un proveedor deservicios si tiene dudas
de queel aparatoest# correctamenteconectadoa fierra.
IVOTA:Desconecte/a energfae/#ctrica hacia el circuito de/triturador
antes de/a insta/aci5n.Fije el interruptor c/elcircuito en/a posici5n de
apagado (OFF)o retire el fusible.
A. Conecte el tritm_ador finicamente a una corriente
de 110-120 vohios, 60 Hz de corrienm almrna (AC).
B. Si se utiliza un enchuJc con cable, use un enchuJc de
tres patas. Se debe agregar una lfnea de tierm al tornillo
de conexidn a tierm en la parm interior del tritumdor
(campana extremo). NOTA:AIverelcostadodel
Busqueelconductorconectadoa enchufeel_ctricoconel
estabojaVunaeseconductoral Ladocon dispositivodeconexidnatierra
cableblancodeltrituradoc costura enlapartesuperior,laboja
izquierdamilslargaseconecta
conelcableidentificado,
C. Udlice un conectador de alMo de
presidn de la abl_azadel_adel cable
donde el cable de corrienm entre
al tritm_adon
Liberaci6n
_resi6n
Tuerca
Para conectar el trituradordirectamente
a la corriente de la casa:
GErecomienda que la conexion la haga un t_cnico calificado.
INSTRUCCIONES DE CONEXION A TIERRA:Este apmato
se debe conectar atm sistema de cableado permanente,
metfilico conectado a tierm, o se debe cotter un conductor
de conexidn a tierFa pm_a equipos con los conductores del
circuito y conectarse al terminal de conexidn a tiena pma
equipos o al conductor en el apm_ato.
PELIGRO: one i .in o e tadelsistemadepolo
a tierrapuede resultar en el riesgode descargaelbctrica.Consultecon un
e/ectricista calificado o con unproveedor deservicios si tiene dudas
deque el aparato estb correctamente conectado a tierra.
A. Si ufiliza un cable BX:
1. Instale el conectador de cable en el orificio.
2. Conecte el cable blanco al conductor blanco
del tritul_ado_:
3. Conecte el cable negro.
4. Conecte el alambre pelado de fiena.
Si no se utiliza un cable BX, instale un cable pot sepal_ado
de conexidn a tierFa a una conexidn a tierFa mils cercana,
utilizando el tornillo en la campana extremo paisa el cable
de conexidn a derFa.
Botdnrojo para
_ reposici6n
_[_ ornillodeconexi6n
_./ •
atierra
Tuercasdel cable
Haniala corriente
de la casaocable
decorriente __ Retirela tapa
Fondodel triturador(campanaextremo)
B° Si su suministro de corriente no incluye un cable de
conexidn a tierm, debe adquirir uno a menos que se
utilice un cable metfilico. Conecm firmemenm un cable
de cobre al tornillo de polo a tierFa del tritul_ador y
conecte el otto extremo del cable a una conexidn a tierFa
mils cercana. Use solamente abFazadel_as de conexidn a
tierFa aprobadas pot UL. Si en su casa se utilizan tuberfas
de plfistico, un electricista calificado debe instalar una
conexidn a tierFa adecuada. La mayorfa de las casas
tienen tomacorrientes el_ctricos debajo del lavaplatos
que medi(_alientes. Esto significa que un tomacorriente
estfi controlado por el interruptor de la pared, mienwas
que el otto siempre tiene corriente (caliente). E1 modelo
"batch-iced" o "TC" se conecta al lado que tiene corriente,
mientFas que el modelo de suministro contimlo se conecta
al lado del interruptot:
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CONSERVEESTASINSTRUCCIONES 3

Instrucciones [Triturador
para la instalacion
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Lea estas instrucciones completa y cuidadosamente.
• IMPORTANTE - c_._,1__
instrucciones para uso del inspector local.
•IMPORTANTE - o 1o ,os
c6digos y 6rdenes de ley.
• Nota al instalador - A_ga_ de d_j_. _ta_
instrucciones con el consunlidoL
• Nota al consumidor - (;onserve estas
instrucciones para referencia futura.
• Nivel de destreza - I,a instalacidn de este aparato
requiere de destrezas mec_nicas b_sicas.
• Tiempo de ejecuci6n - 1 hora
• La instalaci6n apropiada es la responsabilidad
del instaladoL
• La falla del producto debido a una instalaci6n
inadecuada no est_i cubierm pot la garantfa.
PREPARACION
1. Desconecte el suminisoo del c;d)le el4coico hacia
el tritui_doL
2. Remueva el n_imrador viejo o la ensambladura
de la brida del lavaplams.
3. Inspeccione la lfnea de drenaje. Sila lfnea de drenaje
se encuentra muy cubierta con grasa endurecida y
acumulaciones, serpentee con una seq0iente de
plomero.
4. Remueva los materiales de sellado viejos y los pedazos
de juntas de la _d)ert/m_ del law,plains, mnm arriba
como _d)_jo.
NOTA: I;ts superficies superiores e inferiores del
lmv_platos deben esmr libres de mamriales para prevenir
filgas.
QUI_ NECESITA
•Destornillador de estrella
y con hoja plana
•Alicates de cierre de canal,
de juntas deslizantes • MartiUo
• Llave
MATERIALESADICIONALESQUE USTED
PODR[ANECESITAR
• Punz6n de acero o clavija de madera
• Petrolato o jab6n liquido
• Abrazadera de manguera
• Conectador de drenaje para lavadora de platos
• Llave de tubos ajustable
• MasiUa de plomero (para sellado del lavaplatos)
• Adaptador de drenaje de caucho escalonado
• Tuercas de alambre
• Cable conectador
•Tuberia de drenaje flexible
• Kit del cable el6ctrico (Parte No. PM3X215)
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Instrucciones para la instalacion
L1 COMPONENTESEINSTALACION
COMPONENTES
Ensambladura
de la brida
del lavaplatos
Triturador --
............._Tap6n
_Protectorremovible
contrasalpicaduras
Bridadel lavaplatos
Empaquedecauchodela
/bridadellavaplatos
Lavaplatos
., _ Empaquedefibra
_S Observelas flechas
_f_-_------_vZ\_ quese_alanhacia
I.__ arriba
Arode montaje
ii,lr__l...J Orejaspara
apretar
_ Montajedecojin
Ranura_ Entradadedescargade
,J la m_quinalavaplatos
J _ _ Empaquedelcodo
T°'v° r3
_ana_pana ! I /LJ.T°rnill°s
(ConexionesIf_-[_-t Brkladel \ Cedode
electncas)_ codo descarga
Etiquetadecalificaci6n
enesta area
*No use con modelo de alimentacidn pot lote
INSTALACIONPARALABRIDADELLAVAPLATOS
(Lea completamente antes de empezar.)
Ensambladurade la brida del lavaplatoscorrectamenteinstalada
Bridadel Empaquedecaucho
lavaplatos_,_ _ escalonado
-- _ Lavaplatos
Empaque_l_ /I1_----_-_
defibra ro desoporte
Rebordedelmontaje_/,J_m_-'_-----_ Bridadel
ly=
Areaabiertasin Elarodetmontajedeber_estarfibre
obstrucci6n paramoversehaciaarribayabajo
Ranura _-'__----. Montajede
Rebordeinferior ___ amomguado
(se muestra para que la orientaci6n sea apropiada)
NOTA:Ponga mucha atencidn al orden de las piezas de la
ensambladura de la brida del lavaplatos, ya que ban sido ensambladas
correctamente pot el fabricante.
A. Desensamble la ensambladura de la brida del lavaplatos del
triturador girando el aro de montaje hacia la izquierda (en sentido
de las agujas del tel@ y remu&alo.
B. Levante el aro de montaje hacia la parte superior de la
ensambladura de la brida del lavaplatos. Renmeva el montaje de
amortiguado y el aro de montaje. Quiz_isusted quiera practicar
instalando el montaje de amortiguado en ese momento antes de
trabajar debajo del lavaplatos.
12. Destornille el aro de soporte de la brida del lavaplatos y retire
el empaque de fibra. Ahora le testa la brida del lavaplatos y el
empaque de caucho.
D. E1empaque de eaucho sirve en vez de la masilla de plomero en
lavaplatos de aeero inoxidable.
E. Sino seudliza masilla, introduzca la brida del lavaplatos a tray& del
empaque de caucho en la abermra del lavaplatos. No rote la brida
una vez est_co[ocada.
Go
no
Siutiliza masilla en vez del empaque, Mme un aro ahededor
del costado inferior de la brida del lavaplatos. Inserte la brida
en la abermra del lavaplatos, presione hacia abajo con fimrza hasta
retirar completamente el exceso de masilla. Desde abajo del
lavaplatos, quite el exceso de masilla con el borde inferior de
la abertura del lavaplatos. Use la masilla en pequefias cantidades
enlavaplatosdehierro fhndido.
Desdeabajodel lavaplatos,desliceel
empaquede fibrahacialabridadel
lavaplatosexpuesta.Conlasflechashacia
arriba,atornilleel arode soporteen la
bridadel lavaplatos,aprietecon lamano
hastaque labrida dellavaplatosno se
mueva.En estemomento,quiz>isquiera
insertarun tapdnen el lavaplatosy llenarlo
con aguapara revisarelsellode labridadel
lavaplatosyasegurarsede que no hayafugas.
Aprietecon la
manola bridadel
lavaplatos
Coloque el aro de montaje sobre la brida
del laxaplatos } sost_ngalo en su lugar _
mientras instala el montaje de amortiguado -'__
(ellado grande hacia abajo). Cerci6rese de / f k_/ _1
que la ranura en el interior del montaje de " f_2
amortiguado ajuste sobre el labio de la brida _
del lavaplatos, similar a cuando usted coloca
una tapa en la boca Detalles del montajede cojin
plfisdcadeun emase. Arriba
Pase sus dedos ahededor Ranur_L
de todo el montaje de meborde____'_
amortiguado haciendo inferior /---__
un poco de presidn. No presione demasiado. Cuando el montaje
de amortiguado ha}a asentado apropiadamente, el aro de montaje
puede set empujado hacia abajo sobre el montaje de amortiguado
y entonces estarfi libre para girar.
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Instrucciones para la instalacion
CONEXIONHACIALA LAVADORADEPLATOS(SISEREQUlERE)
Si usted estfi conectando una lavadora de platos,
complete el siguiente paso. Si pot el contrario, usted
no va a conectar una lavadora de platos, pase a la
seccidn "St_jetando el codo de descarga."
mTAPON DE VACIADO
Con un instrumento sin punta (punz6n de acero o
clavija de madera), retire el tapdn completamente.
No use un destornillador o insuumento afilado.
Cuando el tapdn de vaciado caiga dentro del
uimrador, lo puede quitar o simplemente tritOrelo
cuando utilice el trimrador. Esto no dafiar_i de
ninguna manera el trimrador, pero puede tomar
algfin tiempo para uimrarse, en el uanscurso
de varios usos.
CONECTE LA MANGUERA
Conecte la manguera de la lavadora de platos
utilizando una abrazadera de manguera. Si el
tamaflo de la manguera es diferente, necesitar_i
un adaptador de caucho escalonado.
_=_
Z
=
Abrazaderademanguera Adaptadordecauchoescalonado
COMO CONECTAR EL CODO DE DESCARGA
CONECTE EL CODO DE DESCARGA
Conecte el codo de descarga al triturado_.*
Asegfirese de que todas las conexiones de la mberfa
est_n apretadas.
Empaque
decaucho
descarga
* Algunas instalaciones (vet la p_igina 8 para eiemplos )
puede que requieran el uso de una tuberfa de dremtje
flexible.
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Instrucciones para la instalacion
COMOCONECTARELTRITURADORA LA BRIDADELLAVAPLATOS
mCONECTEA LA BRIDADELLAVAPLATOS
Alinee el uimrador
deb_jo la brida del
lavaplatos. Gufe las
proyecciones de la
toNa hacia las
IantlIaS en el aIo
de mont;_je. Dele
vuelm al aro de
mont;_je unos 1/4"
hacia la devecha,
de manera que el
uiunadov quede
tempovalmente
apoyado.
Ranuradelaro
demonta[
Proyecci6nde
embudo
_-1 ALINEE CON ELTUBO DE SALIDA
Gire el aro de mont_ie y el tritmadov hasm que
el codo de descmga del tritmador se encuentre
alineado con el tubo de salida (vet p_igina 8).
Codod
Tuberiadesalida/
[] ASEGURE EL ARO DE MONTAJE
Give el avo de mont_[je hacia la devecha
lentamente basra que quede asegmado
firmemente. Las proyecciones de la tolva deben
estar hacia el extremo izquierdo de las ranuras
del montaje. Si el aro de mont_je es diffcil de
girar, le puede agregar una pequefia cantidad
de petvolato o de jab6n lfquido a la pvoyecci6n
de la tolva. Haga cotter agua y revise las fugas.
Detalles del aseguramiento
Laproyecci6ndela tolva
en posici6n"de soporte"
Laproyecu_uHue Arode
Ranura montaje
enposici6n"asegurada" delmontaje
REVISE LAS FUGAS
Inspeccione la unidad en busca de fugas 24 hovas
despu_s de la insmlacidn y de la primera operacidn.
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Instrucciones para la instalacion
DIMENSIONES
t
41/2"
1-172''
ModelodeserieGFC320
!
1_172"
Modelode serieGFC520
73/4"
ModelodeserieGFC530
872"
m
r"
i I 16%
14i/2 1!_5_'! ]
l
77g'
1
_i 2''
1/2"
ModelodeserieGFC720
872"
L Ls_
T
9s/s"
1
11/2"
1/2"
Modelode serieGFB760
Operaci6nde alimentaci6nporIote
1671c"
1
872"
. _ 77g'
bs_/,o-i
i
ModelodeserieGFCI020
ALGUNAS INSTALACIONES TiPICAS
Reposici6n di_ecm pa_a la mayorfa de
las marcas y modelos.
*9" para los modelos de serie
GFC320 y GFC520
*10" para los modelos de serie
GFC530, GFC720 y GFC1020
*12" para el modelo de serie GFB760
TAZONSENCILLO
J
rox_damente
TAZONDOBLE
SALIDACENTRAL_ Jt
_Aproximadamente
NOTA: Para lograr una operaci6n del
uim_ador apropiada, es esencial que esm
dimensi6n sea 9"-12", dependiendo de los
modelos enumerados anteriomlente, pa_a
evitar agua esmncada en el al({jamiento
del illotof del uim_ado_.
TAZONDOBLE
SALIDALATERAL_
_i_Aprl°ximadamente
**Una tuberfa de dren_je flexible podrfa set necesaria para esm aplicaci6n.
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