GCG1540F0SS General Electric Trash Compactor - Overview

Sections of the GCG1540F0SS

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Compactor Bags - Package of 12 – Part Number: WC60X5017
Compactor Bags - Package of 12
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PartSelect #: PS258002
Manufacturer #: WC60X5017
Using trash compactor bags is a practical way to remove your waste. Because compactors use such high pressure to compress the waste, using compactor bags designed to handle the force are a necessity. ...
$89.87
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Power Nut Kit – Part Number: WP9870163
Power Nut Kit
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PartSelect #: PS11747554
Manufacturer #: WP9870163
Includes everything pictured above.
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Drive Gear Kit – Part Number: WC36X5071
Drive Gear Kit
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PartSelect #: PS257882
Manufacturer #: WC36X5071
The drive gear is located at the bottom of your compactor and helps the drive motor power the ram by operating the chain that powers the compacting ram. If you notice that your drive gear is broken or...
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Container Handle – Part Number: WC36X10036
Container Handle
PartSelect #: PS257793
Manufacturer #: WC36X10036
Screws are sold separately.
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Rotary Switch Knob – Part Number: WC36X10012
Rotary Switch Knob
PartSelect #: PS257769
Manufacturer #: WC36X10012
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Foot Pedal - Black – Part Number: WC36X5039
Foot Pedal - Black
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PartSelect #: PS257851
Manufacturer #: WC36X5039
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Rotary Switch Kit – Part Number: WC36X5008
Rotary Switch Kit
PartSelect #: PS257822
Manufacturer #: WC36X5008
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Bag Carrier – Part Number: WC36X10015
Bag Carrier
PartSelect #: PS257772
Manufacturer #: WC36X10015
This part holds the trash compactor bag to make taking out the trash without worrying about tearing the bag. * This part also comes with the 2 handles.
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SCREW 8-32 X 3/8 – Part Number: WC36X5038
SCREW 8-32 X 3/8
PartSelect #: PS257850
Manufacturer #: WC36X5038
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SWITCH TOP LIMIT & DIR – Part Number: WC36X5054
SWITCH TOP LIMIT & DIR
PartSelect #: PS257866
Manufacturer #: WC36X5054
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NUT ROTARY SWITCH – Part Number: WC36X5011
NUT ROTARY SWITCH
PartSelect #: PS257825
Manufacturer #: WC36X5011
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BEARING ROLLER – Part Number: WC36X5100
BEARING ROLLER
PartSelect #: PS257910
Manufacturer #: WC36X5100
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Richard
November 26, 2019
When i turn the knob to start nothing happens. It used to work periodically but finally stopped working all together.
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Hello Richard, thank you for writing. This sounds like an issue with the Rotary Switch Kit, but sadly the replacement for your model is discontinued. You will need to reach out to GE directly for a substitution part number. Please feel free to get back in touch with us if they provide one. Thank you!

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Glen
December 19, 2019
When we turn it on it makes a loud noise like it’s trying to compact but there is no compaction. Please help!
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Hello Glen, thank you for your question. There are a couple of parts we would recommend testing/replacing. They are Drive Gear Kit Part Number: WC36X5071, and the directional switch which is PartSelect Number PS257866. I hope this helps! I hope this helps!

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Ernie
February 18, 2020
Unite is hard to open door. I didn’t see anything damage or broken. What could be the problem ?
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Hello Ernie, thank you for your question. If you have trouble opening or closing the drawer on your trash compactor, you may have a defective roller or rollers. If the rollers become damaged or lack lubrication the drawer may be difficult to move. To inspect, lift up on the drawer and remove from the opening. I hope this helps.

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Common Symptoms of the GCG1540F0SS

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Compactor ram gets stuck
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trash compactor ram not moving - broken plastic drive gear
1) pulled the compactor from under the counter and unplugged it. 2) tipped it on its side 3) removed 5 screws (3 on the motor side and two on the bottom) an took off the bottom cover plate. 3) using the pliers i pulled of the retainer clip from the large drive gear(it had broken on only the hub remain attached) 4) i then just slid in the new gear, snapped in the retainer clip and buttoned up the cover plate. Note I did not replace the other parts that came in the package because the existing ones seemed ok.
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Drive Gear Kit
  • william from andover, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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locking nut was stripped
After calling a repair man and being told my appliance was to old for him to repair I discovered your website. I simply entered the model number and a picture of the part I was looking for was easily found. I ordered online and received the replacement parts 5 day's later. I simply swapped out the old locking nuts with the new ones from your website and the repair was complete. What could have been an easy $100 repair cost a fraction of that and the trash compactor is working just fine.
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Power Nut Kit
  • Tim from Bigfork, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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handle broke
My husband removed the old handle by unscrewing the 2 screws, and replaced it with the new handle, replacing the 2 screws. EASY
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Container Handle
  • CONNIE from MARANA, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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