Troubleshooting tips, Before you call for service – GE 2800 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Zoneline does

The unit is

• Make sure the Zoneline plug is pushed completely

not start

unplugged.

into the outlet.

The power cord is not

• Remove the room cabinet and make sure that the

firmly attached.

yellow connector on the end of the power cord is
firmly engaged.

The fuse is blown/circuit

• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

breaker is tripped.

the fuse or reset the breaker.

The unit is waiting for

• This is normal. The Zoneline will start again after

the compressor overload

it resets.

protector to reset.

Power failure.

• If power failure occurs, set the mode control to STOP.

When power is restored, set the mode control to the
desired setting.

• There is a protective time delay (up to 3 minutes) to

prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this
reason, the unit may not start normal heating or cooling
for 3 minutes after it is turned back on.

The current interrupter

• Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug

device is tripped.

or the box near the plug.

• If the RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use

of the Zoneline and contact a qualified service technician.

Zoneline does not cool

Indoor airflow

• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture

or heat as it should

is restricted.

blocking the front of the Zoneline.

Outdoor airflow is

• Make sure the rear grille is not restricted. This can

restricted or recirculated.

cause the unit to cycle off due to the compressor
overload protector.

• Outdoor grille must have a minimum of 65% free area.

Non-GE grilles may be too restrictive for proper
performance. Consult your salesperson for assistance.

The temp control may

• Turn the control to a lower or higher setting.

not be set properly.

NOTE: The temperature limiter may be limiting the temperature range.

The air filter is dirty.

• Clean the filter at least every 30 days.

See the Operating Instructions section.

The room may have

• When the Zoneline is first turned on you need to

been hot or cold.

allow time for the room to cool down or warm up.

Outdoor air is

• Set the vent control to the closed position.

entering the room.

Burning odor at the start

Dust is on the surface

• This can cause a “burning” odor at the beginning of

of heating operation

of the heating element.

the heating operation. This odor should quickly fade.

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