GE GXSF31E About the water softener system, Service Manually Advance Recharge Check

About the water softener system.

Service: Manually Advance Recharge Check

NOTE: The control display must show a steady time (not flashing).

1.Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for three seconds. RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as the water softening system enters the fill cycle of recharge. Remove the brinewell cover and, using a flashlight, observe fill water entering the brine tank. If water does not enter the tank, look for an obstructed nozzle, venturi, fill flow plug or brine tubing. See Care and Cleaning of the Water Softener System section.

2.After observing fill, press the RECHARGE button to move the water softening system into brining. A slow flow of water to the drain will begin. Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level over an extended period of time.

NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water from contacting salt. See Care and cleaning of the water softening system section.

If the water softening system does not draw brine, check:

■nozzle and/or venturi dirty or defective.

■defective nozzle and venturi seal.

■nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket.

■other inner valve defect (rotor seal, rotor and disc, wave washer, etc.).

■restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose).

NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping brine draw.

3.Again, press the RECHARGE button to move the water softening system into backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose. A slow flow indicates a plugged top distributor, backwash flow plug or drain hose.

4.Press the RECHARGE button to move the water softening system into fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the water softening system to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test.

5.To return the water softening system to service, press the RECHARGE button.

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