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Model: GE FRIG MODEL NO. TBF-18 D	Brand: GE	Age: More than 10 years
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kevinsvoboda		#1 Posted : Friday, September 20, 2013 9:15:08 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/25/2013(UTC) Posts: 2		I have a unique situation here, maybe its happened before: i have a "Old School " GE traditional frig from the 70"s that is a great collector for "retro" lovers. Its copper colored and beautiful . The freezer is on top - frig on bottom . 17.6 Cu Ft the problem is , when its plugged in , the lights work and its fine. BUt when you turn the dial to start it , , it blows a breaker and shorts out. !! it has been sitting idle for 8 months and is used only 4 months a year. Its a 1970's vintage model so it well made and i dont want to trash it to a land fill. please advise , or send links where i can get a service manual and to diagnose the problem


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denman		#2 Posted : Saturday, September 21, 2013 3:18:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC) Posts: 19,638 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)		Here are your parts Parts for GE TBF18EAB Refrigerator - AppliancePartsPros.com I doubt that a service manual is available but with luck someone else will jump in with one. GE is a pain to get any tech info on. Could be a number of things. First I would try it on a different outlet, just to be sure it is not a breaker problem. Next I would disconnect the condenser/compressor fan then reapply power to eliminate it as a possible cause. If OK reconnect it. Disconnect the compressor and give it a try. This is the most likely cause. It may be the compressor or the start relay. If it no longer blows the breaker below is a good site with info on how to check it. How To Fix a Refrigerator - Appliance Repair Guide - ACME HOW TO.com If it is not the compressor reconnect it and try disconnecting the evaporator fan in the freezer.
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