GE GXSH39E, GNSH45E installation instructions Excessive/high level, Water in brine tank

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Water hard sometimes Using hot water while the water softening system is regenerating

•Avoid using hot water during water softening system recharge because the water heater will refill with hard water. See Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Recharge section, page 15.

Control HARDNESS number setting • Press the MODE button until arrow points to HARDNESS.

too lowBe sure the number shown is the same as the actual grains per gallon hardness of your water supply. See the Programming the Control section if a change in the setting is needed.

Grains of hardness in your water supply have increased

•Water hardness can change over time, especially in well water. To check, have the water tested by a water analysis laboratory or call your local water department. Adjust the HARDNESS number setting as needed.

Water feels slippery

Absence of hardness minerals

• This is normal. Hardness in water gives it the abrasive feel

after installation of

 

you may have been accustomed to. The slippery feel is the

water softening system

 

clean feel of soft water.

 

 

 

Water softening system

Water softening system is a

• Does not use much salt to regenerate—very efficient.

not using any salt

“demand” unit

 

 

 

 

 

Possible salt bridge

• See the About the Water Softener System section, page 16.

 

 

 

 

Possible plugged nozzle and venturi

• See the About the Water Softener System section, page 16.

 

 

 

Water is blue color

Acidic water in copper plumbing

• Have the water tested at once.

after water softening

 

 

system was installed

 

 

 

 

 

Water softening system

Meter turbine stuck

• See the Service: Manually Initiated Electronics Diagnostics

not regenerating

 

section for troubleshooting procedures, page 19.

 

 

• Call for service.

Sensor wire not plugged into the control

•See the Service: Manually Initiated Electronics Diagnostics section for troubleshooting procedures, page 19.

•Call for service.

 

No power to unit

• Check the circuit breaker or fuses.

 

 

 

 

Mechanical defect

• Call for service.

 

 

 

Cloudiness on glassware

Combination of soft water and

• This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this

(automatic dishwashers)

too much detergent

from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water.

 

 

Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.

 

 

 

Excessive/high level

Valve drain hose pinched,

• Any restriction in this drain hose may prevent proper

of water in brine tank

plugged, elevated too high

operation of the nozzle and venturi and reduce or prevent

 

or otherwise restricted

brine draw during recharge.

 

 

 

 

Nozzle and venturi dirty, incorrectly

• See the Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly section,

 

assembled or damaged

page 16. With water pressure to the water softening system

 

 

off, take the nozzle assembly apart. Inspect, clean and

 

 

replace as needed. Any foreign particle(s), scratches, nicks,

 

 

etc., in the passages can prevent operation. Be sure holes

 

 

in the gasket are centered over holes in the housing.

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Contents Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Safety InformationCare and Cleaning 7283950 215C1173P025 49-50180-112-06 JRSafety Precautions Read these instructions completely and carefully Before Beginning InstallationImportant Installation Recommendations Transit Where to Install the SoftenerUnpacking and Inspection OUT Plan HOW YOU will Install the SoftenerPush all the way Install Bypass ValveInstall Drain Fitting Before YOU BeginPlumb in and OUT Pipes to and from Softener Connect and RUN the Valve Drain HoseConnecting a Rigid Valve Drain Tube Install the Brine TankWith salt Install Grounding ClampADD Water and Salt to the Brine Tank SET Water Hardness Number Connect to Electrical PowerProgramming the Control SET Present Time of DAYDays to Empty SET Recharge Starting TimeSET Salt Level Feature Other Data Displays Optional Control SettingsError Signals SignalsLost Time Signal LOW Salt Signal19″ 471⁄2″ 411⁄4″ 16″ Sanitizing ProceduresImportant Press and hold for 3 seconds About the water softener system Breaking a Salt Bridge Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi AssemblyNormal Operation, Control Displays Feature Optional Recharge ControlsFeature Memory Feature/Service Automatic Electronic DiagnosticsERR Service Electronic Demand Time Features and ServiceService Timer/Softener, Service Checkout Procedure To remove an error code 1. Unplug transformerOperation of Diagnostics Service Set Model F or P CodeIf the water softening system does not draw brine, check However, you must keep the tank supplied with salt Care and cleaning of the water softening systemCleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System Checking the Salt Storage Level and RefillingTaken not plumbed to soft water Before you call for service…What To Do No soft waterWater in brine tank Excessive/high levelColored water Resin beads showing Brown/yellow colored Water after installationSalty tasting or Brown/yellowPage Page Parts list 151 General Electric Parts Catalog Parts catalogSupport Screen Warrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY What Is Not CoveredFor The Period We Will Replace One Year GE Water Softening System Warranty. For Customers in CanadaWarrantor Mabe Canada INC De averías Cómo limpiar la ensambladuraDe agua Cuidado y limpieza Advertencia No use con agua AdvertenciaLea estas instrucciones completa y cuidadosamente Recomendaciones Importantes Para LA InstalaciónHerramientas Y Materiales Necesarios Para LA Instalación Desempacado E InspecciónDonde Instalar EL Descalcificador Ilustración DE Instalación Normal Planifique LA Instalación DEL DescalcificadorComo se muestra Antes DE ComenzarInstale LA Válvula DE Bypass Remueva el tapón plástico de embalaje y el cable de laCerciórese de cumplir con los códigos locales Retire el descalcificador del lugar de instalaciónCont Instale LOS Accesorios DESobreflujo DEL Tanque DE Salmuera Y LA MangueraCierre todos los grifos de agua Instale LA Abrazadera DE TierraHora actual Conectar a LA Fuente EléctricaProgramación DEL Control Ajuste LA Hora DEL DÍADe sal Ajuste EL Nivel DE SALDías Hasta Vacío De recargaDEL Sistema Ajustes Opcionales DE ControlEficiencia DE LA SAL Característica Otras Visualizaciones DE DatosSeñal DE Bajo Nivel DE SAL Señales DE ErrorSeñals Señal DE Hora PerdidaNi infectarán su suministro de agua ni causarán que Procedimientos DE DesinfecciónEn la fábrica se siguen los cuidados para mantener Sobre el sistema de descalcificación de agua Cómo romper un puente de sal Cómo limpiar la ensambladura de la boquilla y el Venturi Característica/Servicio Diagnóstico electrónico automático Operación normal, Pantalla de controlFunción Controles opcionales de recargado Función MemoriaVisualizado Vea la sección Programación del control Servicio Diagnóstico electrónico iniciado manualmenteServicio Inspección manual del avance de la recarga Servicio Configurar el código del modelo F o PCuándo rellenar con sal Si una luz indicadora Cuidado y limpieza del sistema de descalcificación de aguaQué hacer Antes de llamar para solicitar servicio…Veces el agua Luz intermitente azul Lista de partes 151 Catálogo DE Partes DE General Electric Catálogo de partesNO. Refer Lo que no está cubierto Garantía GE para el Sistema de Descalcificación de AguaPor el período de Reemplazamos Piezas y accesorios Soporte al Consumidor Página Web de GE AppliancesSolicite una reparación Garantías ampliadasReal Life Design Studio Schedule ServiceParts and Accessories Consumer Support GE Appliances Website
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