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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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GE 3800 installation instructions Before you call for service…, Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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