GE GXSF23Z01 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 18

About the water softener system.
Service: Manually Advance Regeneration Check
This (he(k verifies proper operation of Lille valve motor, brine tank fiilil, b rine draw, regeneration flo_s rates
and edger ( onuoliler fimcdons. FirsL make Lilleinidail the( ks and tildeManually Initiated ElectronicDiagnostics.
NOTE:The comroil display nmst show a steady dine (not flashing).
U Press tl_e TOUCHor HOLD buuon and hold in tbr dlree seconds. RECHARGENOWbegins m flash as d_e water
softening system emers the fill (y( ileof regeneration Remove d_e brinewelil ( over and, using a flashilighL
observe fill water emering the brine tank.
If water does not enter the rank, look tbr an obstructed nozzle, venmri, fill fl()w phlg or brine robing.
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F_Afler observing fill, press the TOUCHor HOLDbuuon to mo_e Lille water softening system imo brining.
A slow flow of Water to die drain will begin. Verify brine (haw fiom Lille brine tank i)y shining a flashligilu
into the brinewelil and observing a nell( eaMe drop in the liquid ile', e ll oxer an extended period of time.
NOTE: Be sure a sah bridge is not preventing water flom
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softening systemsecdon.
If the water softening system does not draw brine, check:
[] nozzle and/or venulri diny or deii_cfive.
[] nozzle and vennlri not sealed properly on gasiket.
[] resuicted drain (check &ain fitting and bose).
[] detbcfive nozzle and venmri seal.
[] edger inner valve detect (rou_r seal rotor & disc, wave washer, etc.).
NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an eile_ated drain hose may cause back pressure, su)pping brine draw.
W] Again, press the TOUCH or HOtObuuon to move the water softening system into backwash. Look ibr a/hst
flow of water fl'om the drain hose.
A slow flow indicates a plugged u)p disuibmor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.
D Press tilde TOUCH or HOtObuuon 1o move die water softening system into thst rinse Again look tora ti_st
&ain flow. AHow the water softening system 1o rinse ibr a tetw _finutes t()flush out m{y brine d_at may
remain in the resin lank tiom lille brining (ycle lest.
B To return tildewmer softening system m service, press tilde TOUCH or HOLDbuuon.
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