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GE GXOF18G Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Step-by-step instructions . . .6-10
Operating Instructions
Breaking a salt bridge . . . . . . .12
venturi assembly . . . . . . . . . . .12
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 14-16
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Consumer Support
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
System tested and certified by NSF International against
NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance
and the reduction of barium and radium 226/228.
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # ____________________________
Serial # ____________________________
To find these numbers, lift the cover and
look on the rim below the control panel.
. .3-10
#30500 General GXOF18G Euro
Owner's Manual &
GXOF18G
Version 10-04

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    226/228. Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # ____________________________ Serial # ____________________________ To find these numbers, lift the cover and look on the rim below the control panel. #30500 General GXOF18G Euro Version 10-04...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Do not attempt to treat water over 37°C. reduced life of the resin. In these conditions, you may wish to consider purchasing a GE ■ Do not install in direct sunlight. Excessive sun or...

  • Page 3: 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 Small parts needed to install the softener are Be sure to check the entire softener for any packaged either in a bag or on a cardboard shipping damage or parts loss.

  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    1″ . and salt tank drains, it can be ordered from You should maintain the same, or larger, GE Parts. pipe size as the water supply pipe, up to the ■ If a rigid valve drain is needed to comply softener inlet and outlet.
  • Page 5 Typical Installation Illustration Fig. 1 Soft water CROSSOVER Use if water supply flows from the left. Include single or 3-valve bypass. Hard water Hard water Hard water to outside faucets Soft water 220 -240 volt outlet Union (not supplied) (2) Installation nut (2) (not supplied) From softener Copper tube, 3/4″...
  • Page 6 Check and comply with local codes. IMPORTANT: If more drain hose is needed, it should be ordered from GE Parts. The water softener will not work if water cannot exit this hose during recharge.
  • Page 7 4A. CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, buy a compression fi tting (garden hose thread x 1/2” O.D. tube) and needed tubing from your local hardware store. 5. INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW FITTINGS AND HOSE •...
  • Page 8 - - - is flashing, use the UP button to set the correct code If no change is needed, go to step 3. To change the recharge starting F18 for GXOF18G time, follow step 2. If you pass by the correct number, use the DOWN button.
  • Page 9 Programming the Control (cont.) NOTE: For the fi rst several weeks of operation the DAYS TO EMPTY may provide erratic operation. For example, the blue indicator light may DAYS TO EMPTY fl ash, showing that more salt is required when the actual salt level in The words DAYS TO EMPTY and a number the tank is well above the Level 0.
  • Page 10 Step-by-step installation instructions. Sanitizing Procedures 4. If, after sanitization, water from the house To complete the installation, do the following faucet tastes salty or has a slight color, this is sanitizing procedures. a preservative from the resin tank. Turn on Care is taken at the factory to keep your the cold soft water faucets and drain for a water softener clean and sanitary.
  • Page 11 About the water softener system. GEAppliances.com Service After a period of time, the resin beads become When the water softening system is providing coated with hard minerals and they have to be soft water, it is called “Service.” During service, cleaned.

  • Page 12: Breaking A Salt Bridge

    About the water softener system. Breaking a Salt Bridge Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in Push tool into salt bridge to break 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 2−5 cm water and salt.

  • Page 13: Features

    GEAppliances.com Normal Operation, Control Displays During normal operation, the present time of day and AM or PM and DAYS TO EMPTY show in the control display area. When the demand computer determines a recharge is needed, RECHARGE TONIGHT begins to flash in the display along with the present time.
  • Page 14 About the water softener system. Service: Electronic Demand Time Features and Service ERROR CODE DISPLAYED ERR 01 ERR 02 ERR 03 ERR 04 ERR 05 POSSIBLE DEFECT • Motor • Position • Motor • Position • Control inoperative switch inoperative switch or or wiring wiring...

  • Page 15: Service

    – Closed – valve rotating to next position to select the correct model code. – Open – valve in position, service, fill, brine, etc. F18 = GXOF18G • Water Meter – Indicates whether water is flowing 4. Press the MODE button one time to return to normal through valve.

  • Page 16: Water Softener System

    About the water softener system. Service: Manually Advance Recharge Check NOTE: The control display must show a steady NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an time (not flashing). elevated drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping brine draw. 1. Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for three seconds.

  • Page 17: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the water softening system. GEAppliances.com Checking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for Use clean water softening salts only, at least each and every recharge. The water for making 99.5% pure.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Tips

    • Hardness setting too low. Check hardness setting and adjust. Verify hardness of supply water—from local water company, water test or call the GE Answer Center. • Salt Bridge—salt solidifies above water level so that brine water is not in contact with salt.
  • Page 19 GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water hard sometimes • Avoid using hot water during water softening system Using hot water while the water softening system is regenerating recharge because the water heater will refill with hard water. See Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Recharge section, page 11.
  • Page 20 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Salty tasting or • Complete the Sanitization Procedures on page 10. Unit not sanitized brown/yellow colored • At completion of recharge cycle (approx. 2 hrs), run water water after installation from faucets to purge the salty water.
  • Page 21 Refer to Use and Care Manual for further details on installation and maintenance, user’s responsibilities, parts and service, and further restrictions, or limitations to the use of the product. GE complies with applicable local warranty laws via its authorized distributors and re-sellers.

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