GE DISPOSALL GFC1020N User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures, call a qualified electrician.
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codes and ordinances.
For Models Not Equipped with a Cord:
If your disposer does not come equipped with a cord,
you can connect it in two ways:
1. Attach a power cord, minimum 18” in length and
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2. Wire the disposer directly into the house current.
To Attach a Power Cord:
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be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock in
the event of a malfunction or breakdown. Grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current.
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properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in
a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
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position or remove the fuse.
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).
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clamp strain relief
connector where
power cord enters
the disposer.
To Wire Your Disposer Directly into the House
Current:
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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 the
appliance.
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2. Connect white wire to white lead of disposer with
a wire nut. Connect black wire to black lead of
disposer with a wire nut. Connect bare ground
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be clamped and held by a strain relief.
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connection.
4. A dedicated acceptable motor switch, with the
off position marked, shall be provided for this
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shall be mounted in sight of the disposer or the
sink opening
for the
disposer.
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used, provide a
separate ground
wire to nearest
reliable ground,
using the screw in
the end bell for the
ground wire.
B. If your power
supply does not
include 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
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ground clamp. If plastic pipe is used in your home,
a qualified electrician should install a proper ground.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY (Cont)
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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to this blade and attach
that lead to white wire
on disposer
NOTE: When viewing face of
electrical plug with grounding
pin at top, the larger left blade is
connected to the identified wire.
Ribbed
Side
Strain
Relief
Nut
Heyco Box
Connectors
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Red
Reset
Button
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Bottom Cap
Wire Nuts
Ground Screw
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Current
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GE DISPOSALL GFC1020N Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	DISPOSALL GFC1020N
Category	Garbage Disposal
Language	English