GE GNPR40L Salty tasting or, Brown/yellow colored Water after installation, Colored water

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Salty tasting or	Unit not sanitized
brown/yellow colored
water after installation

•Complete the Sanitizing Procedures on page 15.

•At completion of regeneration cycle (approx. 2 hrs), run water from faucets to purge the salty water.

	Low water pressure	Check pressure.
		• Drain height 8′ or less, pressure should be minimum of 20 psi.
		• Drain height above 8′, pressure should be minimum of 50 psi.

	Restricted drain hose	• Clean and reconnect drain line.
		• Check for kinks in drain line.

Brown/yellow	Unit was idle for a period of time	• Complete the Sanitizing Procedures on page 15.
colored water

Sounds you might hear Running water from the unit

during regeneration into a drain during regeneration cycle

•This is normal. High water flows in backwash cycle, flushes minerals and sediments from resin tank.

	Harmonic noises during regeneration	• This is normal.

	Clicking	• This is normal. This is the sound of various valves opening and
		closing as valves cycle through regeneration cycle.

Water has air bubbles	Air in system after installation	• Will go away after it runs for a while.
and is cloudy

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Contents Installation Instructions Write the model and serial numbers here Model #Serial # Safety Precautions Important Installation Recommendations Before Beginning InstallationUnpacking and Inspection Where to Install the SoftenerPlan HOW YOU will Install Softener Optional 3-VALVE Bypass Installation IllustrationValve Bypass System Install Bypass Valve Before YOU BeginOperation Drain Hose Connect and RUN the Valve Drain HoseBrine Tubing Connection Install Grounding Wire and ClampsAdvance the Control Valve Bypass Valve is Optional Open Water SupplyPurge the System RUN the WaterInstall 9V Battery for Battery Backup Feature Connect to Electrical PowerInjector Selection Water Pressure Injector Part NumberSET Present Time of DAY Programming the ControlTime of Regeneration Total Water HardnessSalt PER Regen and Capacity Example Capacity x 1,000 System Capacity InputsNormal Operation Error CodesManual Regeneration Sounds YOU will HearSPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS Sanitizing ProceduresAbout the water softener system Cleaning the Injector and Screen Breaking a Salt BridgeGe.com Cleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System Care and cleaning of the water softening systemChecking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling However, you must keep the tank supplied with saltWhat To Do Before you call for service…No soft water Taken not plumbed to soft waterNot using any salt After installationAfter water softening System was installed Water feels slipperySalty tasting or Brown/yellow colored Water after installationBrown/yellow Colored waterAdvanced programming and troubleshooting section Advanced Programming ParametersMinimum Units Parameter Description Range Increments Required Parameters Default SettingsErrors Advanced troubleshootingError Detection Codes Manual Indexing for Each RegenerationTroubleshooting Procedures Between regenerations Run out of soft waterScreen section Disc open. Replace if neededWhat To Do Service Position Flow diagramsBrine Draw Position Refill PositionBackwash Position Valve Disc IdentificationFast Rinse Position Water meter Checking the brine draw and refill functionControl valve diagram Systems diagram General Electric Parts Catalog Parts ListProduct not accessible to provide required service What Is Not CoveredFor The Period We Will Replace Warrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KYOne Year GE Water Softening System Warranty. For Customers in CanadaParts and Accessories Schedule ServiceConsumer Support GE Appliances Website Real Life Design Studio