GE GXSF30H Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 18

About the water softener system.
Service: Manuallg Advance Recharge Check
NOTE:The control display must show a steady
time (not flashing).
1. Press the RECHARGE@ button and hold in for
three seconds. RECHARGENOW begins to 3.
flash as the water softening system enters the
fill cycle of recharge. 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, 4.
fill flow plug or brine tubing. See Core and
Cleaning of the Water Softener System section.
2. After observing fill, press the RECHARGE@
button to move the water softening system
into brining. A slow flow of water to the drain
will begin. Verify brine draw from the brine
5.
tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell
and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid
level over an extended period of time.
NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing
water from contacting salt. See Core and
cleoning of the water softening system section.
If the water softening system does not draw
brine, check:
::Ji:: nozzle and/or venturi dirty or defective.
::J_:: defective nozzle and venturi seal.
::Ji:: nozzle and venturi not seated properly
on gasket.
::Ji:: other inner valve defect {rotor seal, rotor and
disc, wave washer, etc.).
?_:restricted drain {check drain fitting and
hose).
NOTE: If water sgstem pressure is low, an
elevated drain hose mag cause back pressure,
stopping brine draw.
Again, press the RECHARGE0 button to move
the water softening sgstem 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.
Press the RECHARGE0 button 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 resin tank from the brining cgcle test.
To return the water softening sgstem to
service, press the RECHARGE_ button.
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