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UCG1600LWW 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.
Frame Roller Assembly – Part Number: WC01X20226
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Frame Roller Assembly
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This frame roller assembly allows a trash compactor drawer to glide smoothly in and out, reducing strain and preventing grinding or squeaking noises during operation. When the rollers wear down, the drawer may feel difficult to move, sit unevenly, or produce unusual sounds. Replacing the assembly restores proper movement and helps the compactor operate quietly and reliably. Installation is straightforward and typically involves removing the old rollers and securing the new assembly in place.
Power Nut Assembly – Part Number: WC02X20287
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Power Nut Assembly
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This power nut assembly is made to be used in conjunction with your trash compactor. It comes with five pieces that include the two mounting pins, two clips, and the new power nut. This piece is beige, and roughly 3 inches wide, and almost 2 inches long. For this repair, you will need a screwdriver set or a multi-screwdriver, a quarter-inch nut driver bit, and a flat-head bit. You will need to get inside of your trash compactor in order to replace this part. This means uninstalling your appliance from your cabinets.
RETURN SWITCH – Part Number: WC21X20249
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RETURN SWITCH
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This is a top limit directional switch for a trash compactor. The directional switch reverses the motor direction when the trash compactor has reached the top of the drawer. If your trash compactor is not completing the compact cycle properly, you may have to test the switch. If you have a multimeter, you can perform a continuity test before ordering this part to determine if a continuous electrical path is present in the switch. If there is no electrical path in your switch, you will need to replace it. This is an authentic replacement part sourced directly from the original manufacturer.
Drawer Roller Assembly – Part Number: WC01X20232
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Drawer Roller Assembly
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The drawer roller attaches to the bottom of the drawer and allows the drawer to roll in and out.
GEAR MOTOR – Part Number: WC02X20117
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START SWITCH – Part Number: WC21X20150
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START SWITCH
Part #WC21X20150
STOPPER – Part Number: WC11X20151
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STOPPER
Part #WC11X20151
DOOR TILT SWITCH – Part Number: WC21X20109
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DOOR TILT SWITCH
Part #WC21X20109
SCREW ST4.2X8_BB – Part Number: WC01X20047
$15.00
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SCREW ST4.2X8_BB
Part #WC01X20047
PLATE BOTTOM PEDAL – Part Number: WC17X20133
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PLATE BOTTOM PEDAL
Part #WC17X20133
Screws included.
SPRING SLOTTED PIN – Part Number: WC01X20148
$15.00
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SPRING SLOTTED PIN
Part #WC01X20148

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Trash compactor would not shut off at end of cycle. Would have to manually turn it off.
12 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Brian from HOUSTON, TX
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Removed compactor from opening. Using screw driver unthreaded 4 screws from top and then removed the on/off dial. Face plate came off easy and provided access to relay switch bank. Unscrewed two screws which allowed both relay switches to be removed and replaced. Recommend replacing both relay switches. Reassembled and compactor work ed fine. Very easy job. If your compactor is making a machine gun noise during the return cycle then this will solve your problem.
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plastic nut was stripped
6 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • john from joplin, MO
  • A Bit Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
replaced drive nuts only problems i had was to adjust shutoff switch
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Had to hold foot petal in up position for trash compactor ram to complete cycle
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  • Mark from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
  • Easy
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Screw drivers
Note that the above problem was not due to a bad direction switch. The centrifugal switch (not a replaceable part) inside the motor had failed. Replacing the entire motor is the solution. I downloaded a service manual for this model which decribes how to replace the motor.
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