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- Page 1 GE Appliances Water Softening System Installation and Owner’s Manual GXSS17Z01 GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Part No. 215C1044P003–1 Pub. No. 49-50007–1 8–98 CG 7196674...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
... . . 3 You are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. -
Page 3: 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 The water softening system works on 24 volt-60 Hz codes. -
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 The softener is shipped in one master carton. The softener is completely assembled at the factory, except as required at installation. -
Page 5: Tools/Materials Required
• Drain hose is needed for valve and salt tank drains. A 20 length of drain tubing is included. If a longer length is needed, it can be ordered from GE Parts at 800.626.2002. • If a rigid valve drain is needed to comply with plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (Fig. 4A) to connect a 1/2 copper tubing or plastic pipe drain. - Page 6 NOTE: See Drain Hose Brinewell Connections section. 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. Fig 2. Bypass valve Soft water Hard water to outside faucets...
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Page 7: Step-By-Step Instructions
Step-by-step installation instructions. Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house water pipes. Open both hot and cold faucets. Clip Fig. 3A. Install bypass valve: • Push the bypass valve (lubricate o-ring seals with silicone grease) into both ports of the valve as shown in Fig. -
Page 8: Drain Connections
IMPORTANT: If more drain hose is needed, it should be fitting Compression fitting, ordered from GE Parts at 800.626.2002. The water softener will 1/4 NPT X 1/2 O.D. not work if water cannot exit this hose during regenerations. tube (not furnished) •... -
Page 9: Sanitize
D. Place bypass valve in the service position EXACTLY as follows. KEEP SOFT WATER FAUCETS OPEN. SLOWLY pull or slide the valve stem toward service, pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly. This initial flow of water may be rusty colored. This is normal and will disappear quickly. -
Page 10: Program The Timer
Step-by-step installation instructions. Program the Timer Fig. 8 Solid State Timer TIME/DAY REGENERATION TIME REGENERATION SET/CLEAR VACATION ON/OFF TOUCH REGENERATE NOW HOLD SmartWater Softening System Set the timer: When the transformer is plugged into electrical outlet, 12:00AM, SUnday will begin to flash in the time display. Set the time of day and present day of week as follows: A. -
Page 11: Specifications/Dimensions
Specifications/Dimensions See rating decal, located on the Softener GXSS17Z Rated Capacity Amount of high capacity resin (lbs/cu. ft) 31.2/.6 Resin tank nominal size (in., dia. x height) 8 x 40 Service flow rate (gpm) Water supply maximum hardness (gpg) Water supply maximum clear water iron (ppm) Water pressure limits (min.-max. -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
About the water softener system. Service Soft water Hard water When the water softening system is providing soft water, it is called “Service.” During Salt storage service, hard water flows from the house main water pipe into the water softening system. tank (salt Inside the water softening system resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny, plastic not shown) -
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. If the brine tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if you have a salt bridge. -
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. -
Page 15: Features
An error code could appear in the face plate display if a problem occurs in the softener electronics. If you see an error code instead of the present time of day, see the Trouble Shooting Tips section or call the GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 for service. What to do When a Power Outage Occurs. -
Page 16: Regeneration
About regenerating the system. It is not hard to fine-tune your softener, but it does take a few minutes of your time to do it right. Read the following carefully. To have soft water all the time, the softener must regenerate, or recharge a certain number of times in each seven day period. -
Page 17: Regeneration
Step 3— Press TIME/DAY button to return the present time and day display. To set the present time of day and day of week see Program the Timer section. If you need help to program the timer, all the GE Answer Center 800.626.2000. Regeneration Chart This makes it easy for you to pick the best regeneration and fill time setting to use. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Tips
• Avoid using hot water as the water heater refills with hard Hot water used when softener water. See the Automatic Bypass section. is regenerating. • Call GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 for a new water Possible increase in water analysis. hardness. -
Page 19: Product Registration
You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 800-626-2224 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S. - Page 20 ® a safety modification. Our service number GE Answer Center is 800-GE-CARES 800.626.2000. (800-452-2737). Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered.
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Page 21: Parts List
Parts list. - Page 22 Parts catalog. REF. NO. PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION 0003 WS35X10001 O-RING SEAL KIT 0004 DECAL 0005 WS07X10004 HOSE DRAIN, 20 FT. 0007 WS14X10002 DISTRIBUTOR TOP 0008 WS14X10001 DISTRIBUTOR BOTTOM 0009 WS01X10002 RESIN - 1 CU. FT. 0010 WS32X10001 TANK RESIN 0011 WS31X10001 COVER BOTTOM...
- Page 23 Parts list.
- Page 24 Parts catalog. REF. NO. PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION 0025 WS18X10003 CLAMP HOSE 0101 WS02X10012 SCREW, #4 - 24 X 1-1/8 0102 WS02X10013 SPACER 0103 WS21X10003 SWITCH 0104 WS03X10009 PIN EXPANSION 0105 WS02X10014 SCREW, #10 - 14 X 2 0106 WS31X10006 COVER VALVE 0107 WS03X10010...
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Page 27: Warranty
Water Softening System which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. One Year Any part During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home From the date of the service to replace the defective part. -
Page 28: Service Telephone Numbers
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 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. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.