UCG1600LWW General Electric Trash Compactor - Overview
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Plastic Compactor Bags - 15 Pack
PartSelect #: PS312032
Manufacturer #: WX60X1
Fits round or rectangular compactors.
$40.95
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Trash Compactor Frame Roller Assembly
PartSelect #: PS12716561
Manufacturer #: WC17X20084
Introducing the robust GE Frame Roller Assembly, a must-have for maintaining the smooth operation of your trash compactors. This high-grade assembly conveniently attaches to the compactor?s lower fram...
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Power Nut Assembly
PartSelect #: PS16554596
Manufacturer #: WC02X20287
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...
$21.95
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RETURN SWITCH
PartSelect #: PS16542383
Manufacturer #: WC21X20249
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...
$17.95
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Drawer Roller Assembly
PartSelect #: PS16591421
Manufacturer #: WC01X20232
The drawer roller attaches to the bottom of the drawer and allows the drawer to roll in and out.
$18.95
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PLATE BOTTOM PEDAL
PartSelect #: PS12726322
Manufacturer #: WC17X20133
Screws included.
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Common Symptoms of the UCG1600LWW
[Viewing 4 of 4]Drawer is hard to open and or close
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Doesn’t stop at end of compacting cycle
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Compactor ram gets stuck
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Won’t stay on
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Trash compactor would not shut off at end of cycle. Would have to manually turn it off.
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
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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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Brian from HOUSTON, TX
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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plastic nut was stripped
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john from joplin, MO
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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Had to hold foot petal in up position for trash compactor ram to complete cycle
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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Mark from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers
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