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GCG1230S5WB General Electric Trash Compactor - Overview

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Plastic Compactor Bags - 15 Pack – Part Number: WX60X1
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Plastic Compactor Bags - 15 Pack
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Fits round or rectangular compactors.
Trash Compactor Power Nut Kit – Part Number: WP9870163
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Drive Gear Kit – Part Number: WC36X5071
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Drive Gear Kit
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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 damaged, look to replace it straight away to avoid causing any more damage to the trash compactor. If your trash compactor is jammed or stuck with the ram in the down position, it could be due to the drive gear being damaged or faulty. The most common issue with drive gears is that the teeth break. This occurs through regular use. Once teeth are broken from the gear, you should replace the part. This kit comes with everything you will need to properly install your new drive gear.
KNOB ROTARY SWITCH WW – Part Number: WC36X22998
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Rotary Switch Kit – Part Number: WC36X5008
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Rotary Switch Kit
Part #WC36X5008
Bag Carrier – Part Number: WC36X10015
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Bag Carrier
Part #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.
SCREW 8-32 X 3/8 – Part Number: WC36X5038
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SCREW 8-32 X 3/8
Part #WC36X5038
SWITCH TOP LIMIT & DIR – Part Number: WC36X5054
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SWITCH TOP LIMIT & DIR
Part #WC36X5054
NUT ROTARY SWITCH – Part Number: WC36X5011
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NUT ROTARY SWITCH
Part #WC36X5011
PANEL FRONT WH/BK – Part Number: WC36X5092
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PANEL FRONT WH/BK
Part #WC36X5092
BEARING ROLLER – Part Number: WC36X5100
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BEARING ROLLER
Part #WC36X5100

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trash compactor ram not moving - broken plastic drive gear
16 of 22 people found this instruction helpful.
  • william from andover, MA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
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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locking nut was stripped
12 of 18 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Tim from Bigfork, MT
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
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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dent in front panel
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  • James from Porter Ranch, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Really easy. Two screws on the back side. Loosen them and pull the top off. Panel slides right out from the top.
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