Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

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 regenerations because the water heater will refill with hard water. See Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration section.

Control hardness number setting

Press and release the SET button until HARDNESS shows 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

 

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.

after installation of

 

 

water softening system

 

 

Water softening system

Water softening system is a

not using any salt

“demand” unit

Does not use much salt to regenerate—very efficient.

 

Possible salt bridge

See the Operating Instructions, Tips section.

 

 

 

 

Possible plugged nozzle and venturi

See the Operating Instructions, Tips section.

 

 

 

Water is blue color

Acidic water in copper plumbing

Have the water tested at once.

after water softening

 

 

system was installed

 

WARNING: Do not drink the water until problem has been

 

 

corrected.

 

 

 

Water softening system

Meter turbine stuck

Call for service.

not regenerating

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensor wire corroded

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

(automatic dishwashers)

too much detergent

This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.

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GE PNSF39Z01 Water feels slippery, After installation Water softening system, Not using any salt, Water is blue color

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