GE GXSF30H 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 13.

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 14.

 

 

 

 

Possible plugged nozzle and venturi

• See the About the Water Softener System section, page 14.

 

 

 

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 17.

 

 

• Call for service.

Sensor wire not plugged into the control

•See the Service: Manually Initiated Electronics Diagnostics section for troubleshooting procedures, page 17.

•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 14. 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 Care and Cleaning Safety Information7283918 215C1173P021 49-5017706-06 JR Write the model and serial numbers here Model #Safety Precautions Important Installation Recommendations Before Beginning InstallationWhere to Install the Softener Unpacking and InspectionTransit Typical Installation Illustration Plan HOW YOU will Install the SoftenerBefore YOU Begin Install Bypass ValvePlumb in and OUT Pipes to and from Softener Connect and RUN the Valve Drain HoseConnecting a Rigid Valve Drain Tube Install the Brine TankInstall Grounding Clamp ADD Water and Salt to the Brine TankWith salt Programming the Control Connect to Electrical PowerSET Present Time of DAY SET Water Hardness NumberSYSTEM/ELECTRONIC Diagnostics Optional Control SettingsError Signals SET Recharge Starting TimeSanitizing Procedures SPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS19″ 471⁄2″ 411⁄4″ 16″ About the water softener system Breaking a Salt Bridge Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi AssemblyFeature Memory Feature Optional Recharge ControlsFeature/Service Automatic Electronic Diagnostics Normal Operation, Control DisplaysService Timer/Softener, Service Checkout Procedure Service Electronic Demand Time Features and ServiceTo remove an error code 1. Unplug transformer ERROpen a Nearby Soft Water Faucet If the code was changed, make ALL the timer settingsIf the water softening system does not draw brine, check Care and cleaning of the water softening system Cleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening SystemChecking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling What To Do Before you call for service…No soft water Taken not plumbed to soft waterWater in brine tank Excessive/high levelSalty tasting or Brown/yellow colored Water after installationBrown/yellow Colored water Resin beads showingParts list Parts list General Electric Parts Catalog Parts catalogSupport Screen What Is Not Covered For The Period We Will ReplaceWarrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY For The Period Of We Will Replace GE Water Softening System Warranty. For Customers in CanadaWarrantor Mabe Canada INC One YearCómo limpiar la ensambladura De agua Cuidado y limpiezaDe averías Advertencia No use con agua AdvertenciaRecomendaciones Importantes Para LA Instalación Instrucciones de instalaciónDonde Instalar EL Descalcificador Desempacado E InspecciónHerramientas Y Materiales Necesarios Para LA Instalación Use la válvula de bypass incluida para instalarIlustración DE Instalación Normal Planifique LA Instalación DEL DescalcificadorInstale LA Válvula DE Bypass Antes DE ComenzarConecte LAS Tuberías QUE Entran Y Salen DEL Descalcificador Retire el descalcificador del lugar de instalaciónSalmuera Y LA Manguera ContCómo Conectar UN Tubo DE Drenaje DE Válvula Rígida Instale LA Abrazadera DE Tierra Conectar a LA Fuente Eléctrica Programación DEL ControlAjuste LA Hora DEL DÍA DEL Sistema Ajustes Opcionales DE ControlEficiencia DE LA SAL Botones UP Down Para fijar laProcedimientos DE Desinfección En la fábrica se siguen los cuidados para mantenerNi infectarán su suministro de agua ni causarán que Sobre el sistema de descalcificación de agua Cómo romper un puente de sal Cómo limpiar la ensambladura de la boquilla y el Venturi Función Controles opcionales de recargado Operación normal, Pantalla de controlFunción Memoria Característica/Servicio Diagnóstico electrónico automáticoVisualizado Abra UN Grifo DE Agua Descalcificada QUE Esté Cerca Servicio Diagnóstico electrónico iniciado manualmenteServicio Inspección manual del avance de la recarga Precaución Cuidado y limpieza del sistema de descalcificación de aguaQué hacer Antes de llamar para solicitar servicio…Consejos para la identificación y solución de averías El agua sabe a sal o tiene Notas Ge.com Lista de partes Ge.com Catálogo DE Partes DE General Electric Catálogo de partesInterruptor Garantía GE para el Sistema de Descalcificación de Agua Por el período de ReemplazamosLo que no está cubierto Solicite una reparación Soporte al Consumidor Página Web de GE AppliancesGarantías ampliadas Piezas y accesoriosParts and Accessories Schedule ServiceConsumer Support GE Appliances Website Real Life Design Studio

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