Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Trash is not compacting
Is the drawer less than half-full? Drawer must be more
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than half full before trash is compacted.
Your compactor won't operate
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a
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grounded 3 prong outlet.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
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tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the
problem continues, call an electrician.
Is the drawer completely closed? Close the drawer firmly
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and start the compactor again.
Is the Key-Knob turned all the way to START? Turn the
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Key Knob (Key-Switch) fully to START and release (on some
models). See "Starting the Compactor".
Did you press ON before pressing START? Press ON
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before pressing START (on some models). See "Starting the
Compactor."
For warranty information:
In the U.S.A. call 1-866-342-4089 or visit our website at
www.GladiatorGW.com
In Canada call 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at
www.gladiatorgarageworks.ca
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
The drawer won't open
Is the ram all the way up? Drawer will open only when ram
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is fully raised.
To raise the ram on models with a Key-Knob (or
Key-Switch): Turn the Key-Knob (Key-Switch) to START
and release. See "Starting the Compactor."
To raise the ram on models with push button controls:
Press OFF, and then press ON. See "Starting the
Compactor."
Is the Solid Cycle engaged? Drawer remains LOCKED
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until you reset by lifting the foot pedal up.
There is not enough compaction or force
Do you use the compacting cycle frequently enough?
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Compacting works best when only a few items are loaded.
Bottles don't break
How often do you notice this? Bottles will not break every
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time. The thickness of the bottle's glass and the content of
the trash load below it may keep the bottle from breaking.
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