GE GXSF31E Water feels slippery, After installation, Water softening system, Not using any salt

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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 11.

Control HARDNESS number setting

• Press the MODE button until HARDNESS appears in the

too low

display. Be 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 12.

 

 

 

 

Possible plugged nozzle and venturi

• See the About the Water Softener System section, page 12.

 

 

 

Water is blue color

Acidic water in copper plumbing

• Have the water tested at once.

after water softening

 

WARNING: Do not drink the water until problem

system was installed

 

 

 

has been corrected.

 

 

 

Water softening system

Meter turbine stuck

• See the Service: Manually Initiated Electronics Diagnostics

not regenerating

 

section for troubleshooting procedures, page 15.

 

 

• Call for service.

 

 

 

 

Sensor wire corroded

• See the Service: Manually Initiated Electronics Diagnostics

 

 

section for troubleshooting procedures, page 15.

 

 

• 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 12. 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 # Serial # 7247182 215C1044P021 49-50083-104-02 JRSafety 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 Optional 3-Valve Bypass Installation Illustration Typical Installation IllustrationPlumb in and OUT Pipes to and from Softener Step-by-step installation instructionsInstall Bypass Valve Move the Softener Assembly Into Installation PositionConnect to Electrical Power 4A. Connecting a Rigid Valve Drain TubeInstall the Brine Tank Overflow Fittings and Hose Install Grounding ClampSET Recharge Starting Time Programming the ControlSET Present Time of DAY SET Water Hardness NumberSalt Efficiency Optional Control SettingsError Signals SYSTEM/ELECTRONIC DiagnosticsSpecifications/Dimensions Sanitizing ProceduresAbout the water softener system Breaking a Salt Bridge Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi AssemblyDo not overtighten the cap Normal Operation, Control Displays Feature Optional Recharge ControlsFeature Memory Feature/Service Automatic Electronic DiagnosticsVisual Checks Service Electronic Demand Time Features and ServiceService Timer/Softener, Service Checkout Procedure Possible DefectOpen a Nearby Soft Water Faucet If the code was changed, make ALL the timer settingsIf 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 RefillingProblem Possible Causes What To Do No soft water Before you call for service…That does not mix soft and hard water Water softening system After installationNot using any salt Water feels slipperyColored water Resin beads showing Brown/yellow colored Water after installationSalty tasting or Brown/yellowGEAppliances.com Parts list GEAppliances.com General Electric Parts Catalog Parts catalogSupport Screen For The Period Of We Will Replace What Is Not CoveredWarrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY For The Period We Will Replace GE Water Softening System Warranty. For Customers in CanadaPage Información de seguridad Instrucciones para la Advertencia No use con agua que AdvertenciaRecomendaciones importantes para la instalación Instrucciones de instalaciónAdvertencia No use con Desempacado e inspecciónDónde instalar el Descalcificador Planifique la instalación del DescalcificadorHerramientas y materiales necesarios para la instalación Principal Ilustración de instalación normalInstale LA Válvula DE Bypass Instrucciones de instalación paso por paso4A. Cómo Conectar UN Tubo DE Drenaje DE Válvula Rígida DE LA VálvulaAgregue Agua Y SAL AL Tanque DE Salmuera Instale LA Abrazadera DE TierraConecte EL Suministro Eléctrico Ajuste LA Hora DE Inicio DE Recarga Programación del controlAjuste LA Hora DEL DÍA Ajuste EL Nivel DE Dureza DEL AguaEficiencia DE LA SAL Señales DE ErrorAjustes opcionales de control Diagnóstico ELECTRÓNICO/DEL SistemaProcedimientos de desinfección Especificaciones/DimensionesSobre el sistema de descalcificación de agua Cómo romper un puente de sal Junta Tapón de flujo Cómo limpiar la ensambladura de la boquilla y el VenturiRecargue Esta Noche Operación normal, Pantalla de controlFunción Memoria Característica/Servicio Diagnóstico electrónico automáticoInspecciones Visuales VisualizadoServicio Diagnóstico electrónico iniciado manualmente Recharge recargo Servicio Inspección manual del avance de la racargaPrecaución Antes de llamar para solicitar servicio… No HAY Agua Descalcificada Problemas más comunesEstá dura Que el problema haya sido corregidoEl agua sabe a sal o tiene Notas Notas Notas Lista de partes GEAppliances.com Catálogo DE Partes DE General Electric Catálogo de partesPASADOR, Expansión Garante General Electric Company. Louisville, KY Garantía GE para el Sistema de Descalcificación de AguaPor el período de Reemplazamos Lo que no está cubiertoPiezas 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

GXSF31E specifications

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