Troubleshooting Tips - GE GXSF18G Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Water hard sometimes Using hot water while the water
softening sgstem is regenerating
Control HARDNESS number setting
too low
Grains of hardness in sour water
supplghave increased
• Avoid using hot water during water softening sgstem
recharge because the water heater will refill with hard water.
SeeAutomatic Hard Water Bypass During Recharge section,
page 14.
• Pressthe HODE button until arrow points to HARDNESS.
Be sure the number shown is the same as the actual grains per
gallon hardness of your water supplg. See the Programming
the Control section if a change in the setting is needed.
• Water hardness can change over time, especiallg 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 mag have been accustomed to. The slippery feel isthe
water softeningsystem clean feel of soft water.
Water softening system Water softening sgstem is a • Does not use much salt to regenerate-very efficient.
not using any salt "demand" unit
Possible salt bridge • Seethe About the Water Softener System section, page 15.
Possible plugged nozzle and venturi • Seethe About the Water Softener Sgstem section, page 15.
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 18.
Call for service.
Sensor wire not plugged into • See the Service: Manually Initiated Electronics Diagnostics
the control section for troubleshooting procedures, page 18.
• Callfor service.
No power to unit • Check the circuit breaker or fuses.
Mechanical defect • Callfor service.
Cloudiness on glassware Combination of soft water and • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this
(automatic dishwashersl 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, • Ang restriction in this drain hose mag 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.
22
Nozzle and venturi dirts, incorrectlg
assembled or damaged
• Seethe Cleaningthe Nozzle and VenturiAssemblg section,
page 15.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.