GE GNSF18Z01 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Parts list/catalog ..27–30 Warranty ....31 www.geappliances.com GE Appliances Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions GNSF18Z01 GNSF35Z01 GXSF27B GXSF39B 215C1044P014 49-50049 04–00 JR...
Page 2 READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your water system properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your system.
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of electric shock, property damage or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check and comply with your state and local codes. You must follow these guidelines.
Page 4: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions. CAUTION: Certain plumbing skills are needed for installation. If you are unsure about any part of the installation of this product, consult a professional plumber. Unpacking and Inspection Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the shipping cartons.
Page 5 Plan How You Will Install the Softener You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the softener. Look at the house main water pipe at the point where you will connect the softener. Is the pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded galvanized? What is the pipe size? WARNING: Use only lead-free solder and flux to prevent lead poisoning.
Page 6 Installation instructions. Typical Installation Illustration Soft water 120-volt outlet 24V transformer Salt hole cover removed SALT GOES HERE Brinewell Optional 3-Valve Bypass Installation Illustration Adapters for this installation are not supplied with the softener. To order these adapters, call GE Parts 800-626-2000. (Ask for Part # WS60X10006.) Soft water Outlet valve 120-volt outlet...
Page 7 Step-by-step installation instructions. • Turn off the gas or electric supply to the water heater, in the possibility that the water heater may be drained while draining pipes. • Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house water pipes. •...
Page 8 Step-by-step installation instructions. 4A. CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE • To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, use a hacksaw to cut the barbed end from the drain fitting as shown in Fig. 4A. Rotate the drain fitting so the cutting blade clears the valve housing to prevent damage to valve.
Page 9: Programming The Control
Programming the Control CONTROL SETTINGS REQUIRED upon installation and after an extended power outage. NOTES: • WHEN THE TRANSFORMER IS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET (see step 9), 12:00 AM (flashing), and PRESENT TIME show in the display area. Program the control as instructed below.
Page 10: Sanitizing
Step-by-step installation instructions. Sanitizing Procedures To complete the installation, do the following sanitizing procedures. Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the softener.
Page 11: Dimensions
Rated capacity* Amount of high capacity resin (lbs/cu. ft) Resin tank nominal size (in., dia. x height) Service flow rate (gpm) Water supply maximum hardness (gpg) Water supply maximum clear water iron (ppm)** Water pressure limits (min.-max. psi) Pressure drop at rated service flow (psig) Water temperature maximum (°F) Water supply minimum flow rate (gpm) Regeneration cycle flow rates (gpm)
Page 12 About the water softener system. Service When the water softening system is providing soft water, it is called “Service.” During service, hard water flows from the house main water pipe into the water softening system. Inside the water softening system resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny, plastic resin beads.
Page 13: Breaking A Salt Bridge
Breaking a Salt Bridge Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt storage area. It is usually caused by high humidity or the wrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges, an empty space forms between the water and salt. Then salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine.
Page 14: Cleaning The Nozzle And Venturi Assembly
About the water softener system. Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the water softening system to work properly. This small unit makes the suction to move brine from the salt storage area to the resin tank during regeneration. If it becomes plugged with sand, dirt, etc., the water softening system will not work and you will get hard water.
Page 15: Control Displays
Normal Operation, Control Displays During normal operation, the present time of day and AM or PM show in the control display area. When the demand computer determines a regeneration is needed, RECHARGE TONIGHT begins to flash in the display along with the present time. RECHARGE TONIGHT changes to RECHARGE NOW, which flashes until the regeneration is over.
Page 16: Service
About the water softener system. Service: Electronic Demand Time Features and Service ERROR CODE DISPLAYED ERR 01 POSSIBLE DEFECT To remove an error code: (1) Unplug transformer. Service: Timer/Softener, Service Checkout Procedure If you are not getting soft water, and an error code is not displayed, use the procedures below to find the problem.
Page 17 Service: Manually Initiated Electronic Diagnostics To enter diagnostics, press and hold the SELECT button until (000 – –) shows in the display. Turbine Switches A The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows: 000 (steady) = soft water not in use…no flow through the meter. —OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET—...
Page 18: Care And Cleaning
(rotor seal, rotor & disc, wave washer, etc.). NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping brine draw. Again, press the TOUCH or HOLD button to move the water softening system into backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose.
Page 19: Refilling
Care and cleaning of the water softening system. Checking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage area by the water softening system valve and control. However, you must keep the tank supplied with salt.
Page 20: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. NO SOFT WATER – Most Common Problems Check the following before calling for service •...
Page 21 Problem Possible Causes Water hard sometimes Using hot water while the water softening system is regenerating Control hardness number setting too low Grains of hardness in your water supply have increased Water feels slippery Absence of hardness minerals after installation of water softening system Water softening system Water softening system is a...
Page 22 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Resin beads showing Cracked distributor up in drinking water and sink Sounds you might hear Running water from the unit into a drain Water has air bubbles Air in system after installation and is cloudy Error Code on control Wiring may have worked loose in...
Page 23 Notes...
Page 24 Notes...
Page 25 GE Service Protection Plus GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by GE • All brands covered • Unlimited service calls •...
Page 26: Numbers
Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 2 3 Complete and mail your Consumer...
Page 27: Parts List/Catalog
Parts list.
Page 28 Parts list.
Page 29 Parts catalog. REF. NO. PART NO. 0003 WS35X10001 0004 WS34X10008 WS34X10005 WS34X10001 WS21X10005 0005 WS07X10004 0007 WS14X10002 0008 WS14X10001 0009 WS01X10002 0010 WS32X10001 WS32X10011 WS32X10008 0011 WS31X10001 0012 WS31X10002 WS31X10008 0013 WS21X10005 WS21X10006 WS21X10011 0014 WS19X10003 0015 WS06X10003 0016 WS26X10001 0017 WS31X10010 0018...
Page 30 Parts catalog. REF. NO. PART NO. 0025 WS18X10003 0101 WS02X10012 0102 WS02X10013 0103 WS21X10003 0104 WS03X10009 0105 WS02X10014 0106 WS31X10006 0107 WS03X10010 0108 WS26X10002 0109 WS19X10004 0110 WS03X10011 0111 WS19X10005 0112 WS03X10013 0113 WS22X10020 0114 WS08X10005 0115 WS03X10015 0116 WS22X10021 0117 WS03X10017 0118...
Page 31: Warranty
GE Water Softening System Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of the Water Softening System which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service original purchase...
Page 32: Service Telephone Numbers
Service Telephone Numbers. GE Answer Center The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit our Website at: geappliances.com In-Home Repair Service Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.

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