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GNSF18Z01 GNSF35Z01 GXSF27B GXSF39B GE Appliances 215C1044P014 49-50049 0 4–00 JR 7220986 www .geappliances.com Water Softening system Safety Instructions Proper installation . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installation Instructions Drain connections . . .
GE & Y ou, A Service Partnership. 2 FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on the back of the control head. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of electric shock, property damage or personal injury . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Check and comply with your state and local codes.
Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guidelines and rules could cause personal injury or property damage. • Before you begin installation, read these Installation Instructions completely. Then, obtain all the materials and tools you will need to make the installation.
5 • Place the softener as close as possible to a sewer drain, or other acceptable drain point or standpipe. • It is recommended to keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt. • Do not install the softener in a place where it could freeze.
Installation instructions. T ypical Installation Illustration Optional 3-V alve Bypass Installation Illustration 6 Soft water Hard water to outside faucets MAIN W A TER PIPE Hard water NOTE: See Drain Hose Connections section.
Step-by-step installation instructions. • Turn off the gas or electric supply to the water heater, in the possibility that the water heater may be drained while draining pipes. • Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house water pipes.
Step-by-step installation instructions. 8 4A. CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE • To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, use a hacksaw to cut the barbed end from the drain fitting as shown in Fig. 4A. Rotate the drain fitting so the cutting blade clears the valve housing to prevent damage to valve.
SET REGENERATION (STARTING) TIME NOTE: RECHARGE TIME and a flashing 2:00 AM (factory default) should show in the display. This is a good time for regeneration to start (over in about 2 hours) in most households because water is not in use. HARD WATER is bypassed to house faucets during regeneration.
Step-by-step installation instructions. 10 Sanitizing Procedures T o complete the installation, do the following sanitizing procedures. Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow.
11 SPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS Rated capacity* Amount of high capacity resin (lbs/cu. ft) Resin tank nominal size (in., dia. x height) Service flow rate (gpm) Water supply maximum hardness (gpg) Water supply maximum clear water iron (ppm)** Water pressure limits (min.
Service When the water softening system is providing soft water, it is called “Service.” During service, hard water flows from the house main water pipe into the water softening system . Inside the water softening system resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny, plastic resin beads.
13 Breaking a Salt Bridge Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt storage area. It is usually caused by high humidity or the wrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges, an empty space forms between the water and salt. Then salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine.
About the water softener system. 14 Cleaning the Nozzle and V enturi Assembly A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the water softening system to work properly . This small unit makes the suction to move brine from the salt storage area to the resin tank during regeneration.
15 Feature/Service: Automatic Electronic Diagnostics The control computer has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and water meter). The computer monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation.
About the water softener system. 16 Service: T imer/Softener , Service Checkout Procedure If you are not getting soft water, and an error code is not displayed, use the procedures below to find the problem.
17 Service: Manually Initiated Electronic Diagnostics To enter diagnostics, press and hold the SELECT button until (000 – –) shows in the display. A The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows: ■ 000 (steady) = soft water not in use…no flow through the meter.
18 About the water softener system. Service: Manually Advance Regeneration Check This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates and other controller functions. First, make the initial checks and the Manually Initiated Electronic Diagnostics.
19 Care and cleaning of the water softening system. Checking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage area by the water softening system valve and control.
20 Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do No soft water Faucet or fixture where sample was • To conserve salt, the installer may have isolated some taken not plumbed to soft water.
21 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Water hard sometimes Using hot water while the water • Avoid using hot water during water softening system softening system is regenerating regenerations because the water heater will refill with hard water. See Automatic Hard W ater Bypass During Regeneration section.
22 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Resin beads showing Cracked distributor • Call for service. up in drinking water and sink Sounds you might hear Running water from the unit into • This is normal. a drain Water has air bubbles Air in system after installation • Will go away after it runs for a while.
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29 Parts catalog. GENERAL ELECTRIC PARTS CATALOG REF. NO. PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION 0003 WS35X10001 O-RING SEAL KIT 1 1 1 1 0004 WS34X10008 DECAL - - - 1 WS34X10005 DECAL - - 1 - WS34X10001 DECAL 1 1 - - WS21X10005 DECAL - - 1 - 0005 WS07X10004 HOSE DRAIN, 20 FT.
30 Parts catalog. *NOTE: Codes in the State of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of the saddle valve. For installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. GENERAL ELECTRIC PARTS CATALOG REF.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the Water Softening System which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service original purchase to replace the defective part.
Printed in the United States 32 Service T elephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OR Visit our Website at: geappliances.com In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
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