GE GXSF23Z01 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 21

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Water hard somet#nes Using hot water while the water "Ax oid using hot water during water softening system
softening system is regenerating regenerations be(ause the water beater _411 refill with
hmd water. SeeAutomatic Hard Water BypassDuring
Regenerationsection.
Control hardness number setting
too low
*Press and release the SETbutton until HARDNESSsho_s
in the display. Be sure tim number sho_ n is tl_e same as
tlle a(mal grains per gallon hmdness of your water
supply. See fi_e Control section ifa change in fi_e seuing
is needed.
(;rains of hardness in your water *Water hardness can change over time, espe( tally in
supply have increased wellwater. To check, have fi*e water tested by a water
analysis laboratory or call your local water depamnem.
A({just the hardness number setting as needed.
Water feels slippery
Absence of hardness minerals *Tiffs is normal.
afterinstallationof
watersoftening system
Water softening system Water softening system is a * Does not use mu(h salt to regenerate-re U eflicienL
not using anysalt
"demand" unit
Possible salt bridge
* See fl_e OperatingInstructions, Tipssection.
Possible plugged nozzle and venturi * See tl_e Operating Instructions, 77pssection.
Water is blue color Acidic water in copper plumbing *Have fl_e water tested at on(e.
after water softening
system was installed A WARNING:Be not drinkthe water until problem has
beencorrected.
Water softening system Meter turbine stuck * Call tar servi( e.
notregenerating
Sensor wire corroded * Call fi)r servi( e.
No power to unit * Check tl_e cirofit breaker or ruses.
Mechanical defect * (;all fi)r sel_'ice.
Cloudiness o n glassware
Combination of soft water and *This is (ailed etching and is permanent. To prevent this
(automatic dishwashers) too much detergent fl'om happening, use less detergem if you have soil water.
Wash glassware in tl,e shortest (Tcle tl_at _dll get them (;lean.
Saltytastingwater Insufficient backwash and *Press and hold TOUCH or HOLD breton until RECHARGE
afterinstallation
rinse time stuns to flash.
oat (ompletion of regeneration (ycle (approx. 2 hrs) mn water
flom _m_(ets to purge fl_e sal U water.
Low water pressure * Check pressure; should be miniature 20 psi.
Restricted drain hose * Clean and reconnect bose.
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