GE
Trash Compactor

Model # GCG1520F1BB Official GE compactor

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Trash Bag 12 WC60X10002
#225

Accessory parts diagram

Trash bag 12

Part #WC60X10002

Replaced by #WC60X5017

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Dishwasher Escutcheon WC36X10011
#108

Cabinet & control parts diagram

Dishwasher escutcheon

Part #WC36X10011

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Escutcheon WC36X10045
#108

Cabinet & control parts diagram

Escutcheon

Part #WC36X10045

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Insert - Wh WC36X10046
#117

Cabinet & control parts diagram

Insert - wh

Part #WC36X10046

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Insert - Bk WC36X10041
#117

Cabinet & control parts diagram

Insert - bk

Part #WC36X10041

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Technical Sheet 31-3945
#1

Cabinet & control parts diagram

Technical sheet

Part #31-3945

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Brkt Ret Lh WC36X5006
#105

Cabinet & control parts diagram

Brkt ret lh

Part #WC36X5006

Replaced by #WC36X5006

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Compactor Gc 49-5880
#1

Cabinet & control parts diagram

Compactor gc

Part #49-5880

Replaced by #049-55012

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Screw WC36X5038
#221

Container parts diagram

Screw

Part #WC36X5038

Replaced by #WC36X5038

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Drive Gear WC36X5071
#410

Motor & drive parts diagram

Drive gear

Part #WC36X5071

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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Main causes: broken drive gear and sprocket chain, stripped power nuts, faulty top limit and directional switch…

Main causes: stuck foot pedal, bad momentary start switch, power switch failure…

Main causes: bent drawer support rollers, damaged trash container…

Main causes: stripped or broken power nuts, broken or disconnected drive gear and sprocket chain, damaged drive parts…

Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch …

Main causes: lack of power, faulty drawer safety switch, bad power switch, momentary start switch failure, bad drive mot…

Most common repair guides to help fix your trash compactors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your trash compactor.

How to replace a trash compactor power switch

How to replace a trash compactor power switch

If the trash compactor won’t power up, use the steps in this repair guide to replace the power switch.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

The momentary start switch starts the motor when you lift the foot pedal. This repair guide shows how to replace the swi…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

If the trash compactor ram won’t return to the top position, replace the motor centrifugal switch by following the instr…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

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Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Learn what to check if you are having problems with the drawer sticking on your trash compactor.…

How to load a trash compactor

How to load a trash compactor

Learn the proper way to place your trash in your trash compactor.…