GE GNSF48A01 Salty tasting water, After installation, Resin beads showing, Water has air bubbles

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Salty tasting water	Insufficient backwash and	•Increase backwash time. See the Service: Regeneration and
after installation	rinse time	Heavy Duty Backwash section.

	Low water pressure	•Check pressure; should be minimum 20 psi.

	Restricted drain hose	•Clean and reconnect hose.

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.
and is cloudy

Error Code on control	Wiring may have worked loose	•Unplug transformer.
	in control	•Remove control cover, release clips on side.
		•Remove control cover, release clips on side.
		•Check for loose/incorrect wiring connections to electronic
		board or switch. Reconnect as required.
		•Reassemble control cover.
		•Plug in Transformer.
		•Wait six minutes for Error Code to reappear.
		•If Error Code reappears call for service.

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Contents 7221039 Water Softening systemTwo easy ways to register your appliance GE & You, a Service PartnershipSafety Precautions Important Installation Recommendations Installation instructionsUnpacking and Inspection Where to Install the Softener Plan How You Will Install the SoftenerTools and Materials Required for Installation Typical Installation Illustration Optional 3-Valve Bypass Installation IllustrationInstall bypass valve Step-by-step installation instructionsMove the softener assembly into installation position Plumb in and OUT pipes to and from softenerInstall grounding clamps and wire Install the brine tank overflow fittings and hoseInstallation for water leaks Connect to electrical powerSet present time of day Programming the ControlSet water hardness number Sanitizing Procedures GNSF39A GNSF48A About the water softener system Breaking a Salt Bridge Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly Feature Optional Recharge Controls Normal Operation, Timer DisplayFeature Program Memory Feature Other Data Displays Feature/Service Automatic Electronic DiagnosticsTo remove an error code 1 Unplug transformer ERRNo Soft Water Timer/Softener, Service Checkout ProcedureOpen a Nearby Soft Water Faucet If the water softening system does not draw brine, check SET Time Cleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System Care and cleaning of the water softening systemChecking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling Problem Possible Causes What To Do No soft water Before you call for service…Not using any salt After installation Water softening systemWater feels slippery Water is blue colorIs cloudy Error Code on control After installationSalty tasting water Resin beads showingParts list 999 Parts catalog PLUG, Fill FLOW, .3 GPM Page Page Page We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration For The Period GE Will Replace GE Water Softening System WarrantyWhat GE Will Not Cover Warrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KYGE Answer Center Service Telephone Numbers