“I HAVE A GE TRASH COMPACTOR MODEL # GCG1580R0SS THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE PICTURE OF THIS REPLACEMENT DOES NOT HAVE A HANDLE. DO THE NEW MODELS NOT HAVE A HANDLE? I AM ASSUMING THAT THIS ONE IS THE RELPLACEMENT.”

Asked by KATHY 6 years ago

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This unit does not have a handle. It looks nice but it's almost impossible to keep it clean - because it has no handle. See the photo I uploaded. The foot pedal just barely opens the unit. Then you have to use your hand to open it enough to put your trash in. It's also terribly loud. It's really awful.
Answered by Savarra 6 years ago
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Hi Kathy- Yes, Universal 15" Built-In Compactor UCG1680LSS is the comparable replacement. It does not have a handle and the controls are hidden behind the compactor door, lending a beautiful designer appearance. Keep in touch! SUE@GEA
Answered by GE Answers 6 years ago
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Nancy, No the new compactors have a foot pedal only. Push down opens the door, lift up starts the compactor. The no handle look is very clean. D
Answered by Darron 6 years ago
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Not sure about the replacement details but this compactor does not have a handle. You open the compactor by stepping on a foot pad that pushes the compactor door open. You can then grab the edges to fully open the compactor (see attached photo).
Answered by Denny 6 years ago
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