GE GNSM48F Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 19

Water softening system

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Service:

Manually

Advance

Regeneration

Check

This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration

flow rates and other controller functions. First, make the initial checks and the manuallg initiated

electronic diagnostics.

NOTE:The face plate displag must show a steady time (not flashing).

r_] Pressthe TOUCHor HOLD button and hold for three seconds. RECHARGE NOW begins

to flash as the water softening sgstem enters the fill cgcle of regeneration. 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, brine

tubing or brine valve riser pipe.

r_l After observing fill, press the TOUCHor HOLD button to move the water softening sgstem into

brining. A slow flow of water to the drain will begin.Verifg brine draw from the brine tank bg

shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level.

NOTE:Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing salt contact with wate_

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

!i_nozzle and/or venturi dirtg or defective.

ij_:, nozzle and venturi not seated properlg on gasket.

iJi:, restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose).

ij_:, defective nozzle and venturi seal.

_ other inner valve defect (rotor seal, rotor & disc,wave washer, etc.).

NOTE:If water sgstem pressure is low, an elevated drain hose mag cause back pressure,stopping

brine draw.

r_ Again, press the TOUCHor HOLD button to move the softener 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.

r_ PressTOUCHor HOLD to move the water softening sgstem into fast rinse.Again look for a fast

drain flow. Allow the water softening sgstem to rinse for a few minutes to flush out ang brine

that mag remain in the resintank from the brining cgcle test.

r_To return the water softening sgstem to service, press TOUCHor HOLD.