GE GNSF35Z01, GNSF18Z01 Care and cleaning of the water softener system, Breaking a Salt Bridge

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Care and cleaning of the water softener system.

Safety Instructions

Instructions

1″ - 2″

Pencil mark

Broom handle

Push tool into salt bridge to break

Salt

Salt bridge

Water level

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.

If the brine tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if you have a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the bridge is under it. The following is the best way to check for a salt bridge.

Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank. Take a broom handle or like tool, and carefully push it down into the salt, working it up and down. If the tool strikes a hard object (be sure it’s not the bottom or sides of the tank), it’s most likely a salt bridge. Carefully break the bridge with the tool. Do not pound on the walls of the tank.

If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge, take it out. Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only. In humid areas, it is best to fill with less salt, more often.

Operating

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Cap

Screen support

O-ring seal

Screen

*Flow plug

Screen

Nozzle &

Venturi

Gasket

*Fill flow plug

Nozzle & Venturi housing

IMPORTANT: Be sure small holes in the gasket are centered directly over the small holes in the nozzle and venturi housing.

*Install with numbered side up, concave side down.

Clean the Nozzle and Venturi 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. If it becomes plugged with sand, dirt, etc., the water softening system will not work and you will get hard water.

To get to the nozzle and venturi remove the water softening system top cover. Be sure the water softening system is in service cycle (no water pressure at nozzle and venturi). Then, while holding the nozzle and venturi housing with one hand, remove the cap. Lift out the screen support and screen, then the nozzle and venturi. Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean. If needed, use a small brush to remove iron or dirt. Also check and clean the gasket.

NOTE: Some models have a small flow plug located in the nozzle and venturi, and/or a small cone shaped screen in the housing. Be sure to check and clean these parts, if your model is so equipped.

Carefully replace all parts in the correct order. Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal with clean silicone grease and place in position. Install and tighten the cap, by hand only. Do not over-

tighten the cap or housing.

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Contents Water Softening System Part No C1002P001-2 Pub. No -5799-212-97CGSafety Information Service TelephoneCongratulations You are Now Part of the GE Family Safety Precautions Safety Instructions About the water softener system Control Settings Required Set Present Time of DaySet Water Hardness Number Feature Optional Recharge Controls Feature Program MemoryFeature/Service Automatic Electronic Diagnostics Set Regeneration Starting TimeService Timer/Softener, Service Checkout Procedure To remove an error code 1 Unplug transformerPower loss ERROpen a Nearby Soft Water Faucet Care and cleaning of the water softening system Electronic DiagnosticsChecking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling If the water softening system does not draw brine, checkCleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System Sanitizing ProcedureCare and cleaning of the water softener system Clean the Nozzle and Venturi AssemblyTighten the cap or housing Breaking a Salt BridgeBefore you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do No soft water Water. Note Be sure sampleSingle lever kitchen faucet, if WaterPage Page We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration GE Reverse Osmosis System Warranty GE Will Replace, At No Charge To YouWhat GE Will Not Cover Warrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KYService Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center

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