GE PNSF39Z01 User's Manual
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1. Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 36 Printed in the United States2. f WW of regeneration and minutes of the cycle remaining If two cycle names are flashing the valve Tasrrecuance is in transition between the cycles A The three digits under WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM indicate water meter operation a as follows e E E 000 steady soft water not in use no flow through the meter OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET Switch pe E 000 to 140 continual repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the meter coun Valve Minutes of cycle position remaining e lt a CS n Motor n Sensor housing Turbine WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Turbine rt rt rt gt j H Turbine support amp shaft Ifyou don t get a reading in the display with faucet open pull the sensor from the valve outlet port Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the sensor You should get a reading in the display Ifyou get a reading shut off water supply unhook the in and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding B This display segment in the following chart indicates an open POSITION switch Use the TOUCH or HOLD button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS N Valve in service fill brining backwash or fast rinse position RES Valve rotating from one position to another T Press the DATA button again This diagnostic display shows the total number of recharges top it sinc
3. nominal copper sweat tubes To maintain full valve flow 1 pipes to and from the softener fittings are recommended You should maintain the same or larger pipe size as the water supply pipe up to the softener inlet and outlet e Use the included bypass valve to install the softener The bypass valve allows you to turn off water to the softener for servicing but still have water in the house pipes The in and out fittings referred to above connect to the bypass valve with the included nuts and washers e Use copper brass or galvanized pipe and fittings Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipes e If additional drain hose is needed for valve and salt tank drains this can be ordered from GE Parts at 800 626 2002 e Clean nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill the brine tank see Step 8 in the Step by Step Installation Instructions Installation instructions Typical Installation lllustration Fig 1 8 lt MAIN WATER PIPE Soft water 7 oss Hard water gt gt Hard water to 120 volt outlet outside faucets Include single or 3 valve bypass Y Union 2 lied CROSS OVER 9 ce nion 2 not supplied Use if water supply flows from the left La Nut 2 Copper tube 3 4 2 Washer 2 gt Hard water T Pe Bypass Valve Soft water e pull out for service e push in for bypass To softener inlet NOTE Threads on the b I 1 mal El He cee mae From softener out
4. If transformer wiring is not visible at the back of the control head remove control cover DO NOT PULL ON OR DISCONNECT WIRING Locate the long wire with U shaped connectors on one end Route this wire through the rear of the control housing Replace the control cover e Fasten the 2 power cable lugs U shaped connectors to the 2 screws on the transformer and tighten the screws Then plug the transformer into the electrical outlet e The softener works on 24 volt 60Hz electric power The included transformer changes standard 120 volt AC house power to 24 volts Plug the transformer into a 120 volt outlet only Be sure the outlet is always live so it can not be switched off by mistake 10 PROGRAM THE CONTROL 8 e See Programming the Control section TOUCH or HOLD button UP button Set button DOWN button REMAINING CAPACITY FLOW RATE GPM i GALLONS TODAY D isplay AVG DAILY GALLONS DATA button Programming the Control Timer settings required upon installation and after an extended povver outage NOTE e When the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet 12 00 AMis flashing and PRESENT TIME show in the upper display area Program the timer as instructed below If PL is flashing see the Setting Model Code section e A beep sounds while pressing buttons for timer programming One beep signals a change in the timer display Repeated beeps means the timer will not accept a change from the butto
5. amp GUIDE ASM CLIP VALVE BODY BRINE CLIP SCREEN TUBING ASM TUBE BRINE COVER REAR COVER SALT FILL RETAINER CLAMP CLAMP HOUSING KIT INSTALL PNSF39Z01 PM USE amp CARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS T0Z6E4HSNd jad Or No No ee i ee re re jl re j at ee ee a i ee ee ee ee re ee ee ee 31 Parts catalog 32 REF NO 0025 0101 0102 0103 0104 0105 0106 0107 0108 0109 0110 0111 0112 0114 0115 0116 0117 0118 0119 0120 0121 0122 0123 0130 0132 0133 0134 0135 0136 0137 0138 0139 0140 0141 0142 0143 0144 0145 0146 0147 0150 0151 0152 0153 GENERAL ELECTRIC PARTS CATALOG PART NO WS18X10003 WS02X10012 WS02X10013 WS21X10003 WS03X10009 WS02X10014 WS31X10006 WS03X10010 WS26X10002 WS19X10004 WS03X10011 WS19X10005 WS03X10013 WS08X10005 WS03X10015 WS22X10021 WS03X10017 WS15X10017 WS03X10018 WS03X10019 WS15X10010 WS03X10020 WS22X10022 WS35X10005 WS22X10023 WS03X10021 WS03X10031 WS03X10023 WS26X10003 WS26X10004 WS26X10005 WS02X10015 WS26X10006 WS02X10016 WS60X10001 WS60X10002 WS60X10003 WS60X10004 WS28X10005 WS19X10006 WS03X10024 WS15X10012 WS03X10025 WS60X10006 PART DESCRIPTION CLAMP HOSE SCREW 4 24x 1 1 8 SPACER SWITCH PIN EXPANSION SCREW 10 14x 2 COVER VALVE WASHER WAVE ROTOR amp DISC CAP SEAL O RING 1 1 x 1 4 SUPPORT SCREEN SCREEN GASKET NOZZLE VENT CONE SCREEN PLUG FILL FLOW 3GPM NUT FERRULE NOZZLE VENTURIAS
6. be responsible for any labor or in home service costs original purchase What GE Will Not Cover E Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers pec Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or E Improper installation acts of God H Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for E Incidental or consequential damage to personal property other than the intended purpose or used commercially caused by possible defects with this appliance E Filters membranes or batteries This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 35 Service Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week OR Visit our Website at www geappliances com In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away
7. do not want this information General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky www geappliances com GE Appliances 28 a cu am ew ew ee ee ee ee ee ee eee eB ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee mama ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Parts list BODY PARTS 29 Parts list 30 Parts catalog REF NO 0003 0004 0005 0007 0008 0009 0010 0011 0012 0018 0014 0015 0016 0018 0020 0021 0022 0023 0024 0025 0026 0027 0028 0029 0030 0031 0032 0033 0034 0035 0036 0037 0038 0055 0056 0998 0999 GENERAL ELECTRIC PARTS CATALOG PART NO WS35X10001 WS34X10003 WS07X10004 WS14X10002 WS14X10001 WS01X10002 WS32X10004 WS31X10001 WS31X10008 WS21X10004 WS19X10003 WS06X10003 WS26X10001 WS33X10003 WS31X10011 WS02X10009 WS32X10002 WS02X10011 WS32X10005 WS18X10003 WS22X10016 WS22X10017 WS35X10002 WS15X10005 WS35X10003 WS03X10006 WS15X10006 WS03X10007 WS03X10008 WS07X10002 WS07X10003 WS31X10004 WS31X10005 WS28X10003 WS28X10004 WS35X10019 49 50051 PART DESCRIPTION O RING SEAL KIT DECAL OVERFLOW DRAIN HOSE 20 FT DISTRIBUTOR TOP DISTRIBUTOR BOTTOM RESIN 1 CU FT TANK RESIN COVER BOTTOM COVER FACEPLATE TIMER HARNESS WIRE POWER CORD TRANSFORMER SEAL VAPOR BARRIER COVER BRINEWELL WING NUT 1 4 20 TANK BRINEWELL ROUND SCREW 1 4 20 NYLON TANK BRINE RECTANGULAR CLAMP HOSE ADAPTER HOSE GROMMET GROUND CLAMP KIT BRINE VALVE ASM FLOAT STEM
8. hr use the UP button Use the DOWN button to reset to 12 hr 6 7 Press the SET button a final time to return to the present time display 21 Care and cleaning of the vvater softening system 22 Cheching the Salt Storage Level and Refilling Brine salt dissolved in water is needed for each and every regeneration The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage area by the water softening system valve and control However you must keep the tank supplied with salt When to refill with salt Check the salt level a few weeks after you install the water softening system and every week after that Refill when the brine tank is from 1 3 to 1 2 full Never allow the water softening system to use all the salt before you refill it Without salt you will soon have hard water Use clean water softening salts only at least 99 5 pure NUGGET PELLET or coarse SOLAR salts are recommended Do not use rock block granulated or ice cream making salts They contain dirt and sediments or mush and cake and will create maintenance problems A CAUTION Water softening salt with iron removing additives Some salts may have an additive to help the water softening system handle iron in the water supply Although this additive may help to keep the water softening system resin clean it may also release corrosive fumes that weaken and shorten the life of some water softening system parts GE recommends using only Diamond Crystal Red Ou
9. in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use the water system That s important because your new system will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home N Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card o Two easy ways to register your appliance E Through the internet at www geappliances com E Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here 2 You can find them on the back of the control head Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your water system properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your system IF YOU NEED SERVICE You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section Ifyou review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all Ifyou do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free custome
10. not preventing water with salt contact If the water softening system does not draw brine check E nozzle and or venturi dirty or defective E nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket H restricted drain check drain fitting and hose HI defective nozzle and venturi seal Mother inner valve defect rotor seal rotor amp disc wave washer etc NOTE If water system pressure is low an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure stopping brine draw 3 Again press the TOUCH or 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 4 Press TOUCH or HOLD to move the water softening system into fast rinse Again look for a fast drain flow Allow the water softening system to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test 5 Toretum the water softening system to service press TOUCH or HOLD 19 About vvater softener system 20 SET Service Regeneration and Heavy Duty Backwash NOTE Each of the following functions has a factory set default value The defaults are Regeneration start time 2 00AM Maximum days between regenerations 0 display shows dY Heavy duty backwash OFF The defaults are suitable for most installations However depending on water supply quality household peak water u
11. the brine tank for an extended period due to the corrosive gases that are formed Before Problem No soft water you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service NO SOFT WATER Most Common Problems Check the following before calling for service e Salt in softener at least 1 3 full e By pass valve in Service position Knob should be in the OUT position e Check hardness setting in control Verify hardness of supply water Water hardness can vary throughout the year see Programming the Control section e Salt Bridge water not in contact with salt see Breaking a Salt Bridge section Possible Causes Faucet or fixture where sample was taken not plumbed to soft water NOTE Be sure sample is from a faucet that does not mix soft and hard water For example a single lever kitchen faucet if the cold side is plumbed to hard water No salt in the brine tank or salt bridged Transformer unplugged at wall outlet or power cable to softener not connected Fuse blown or circuit breaker popped on circuit to electrical outlet Electrical outlet on a circuit that can be switched off Manual bypass valve in bypass position Valve drain hose pinched plugged elevated too high or otherwise restricted Nozzle and venturi dirty incorrectly assembled or damaged What To Do e To conserve salt the in
12. the installation of this product consult a professional plumber Unpacking and Inspection Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping damage or parts loss Also note damage to the shipping cartons Contact the transportation company for all damage and loss claims The manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transit Small parts needed to install the softener are on a skin packed cardboard piece To avoid loss of the small parts keep them on the skin pack until you are ready to use them Important Installation Recommendations Read entire manual Failure to follow all guidelines and rules could cause personal injury or property damage e Before you begin installation read these Installation Instructions completely Then obtain all the materials and tools you will need to make the installation Failure to properly install the softener voids the warranty e Check local codes The installation must conform to them e In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to Consult with your licensed plumber e Use only lead free solder and flux for all sweat solder connections as required by state and federal codes e Connect the softener to the main water supply pipe before or ahead of the water heater DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE SOFTENER Temperature of water passing through the softener must be less than 120 F e Use care when handling the softener Do not turn upside down drop d
13. you call for service G Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Water hard sometimes Using hot water while the water softening system is regenerating Control hardness number setting too low Grains of hardness in your water supply have increased Water feels slippery Absence of hardness minerals after installation of water softening system Water softening system Water softening system is a not using any salt demand unit Possible salt bridge Possible plugged nozzle and venturi Water is blue color Acidic water in copper plumbing after water softening system was installed Water softening system Meter turbine stuck not regenerating Sensor wire corroded No power to unit Mechanical defect Cloudiness on glassware Combination of soft water and automatic dishwashers too much detergent 24 What To Do e Avoid using hot water during water softening system regenerations because the water heater will refill with hard water See Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration section e Press and release the SET button until HARDNESS shows in the display Be sure the number shown is the same as the actual grains per gallon hardness of your water supply See the Control section if a change in the setting is needed e Water hardness can change over time especially in well water To check have the water tested by a water analysis laboratory or call your local water department Adjust the hardness number setting as ne
14. M RETAINER SEAL O RING 1 4 x 3 8 BODY VALVE SPRING PLUG DRAIN SEAL SEAL KIT ADAPTER DRAIN HOSE SEAL O RING 5 8 x 13 16 PLUG FLOW RINSE CONTROL CLIP CAM AND GEAR BEARING PLATE MOTOR SCREW 6 20 x 3 8 MOTOR ASM SCREW 6 20 x 7 8 NUT INSTALLATION TUBE INSTALLATION WASHER CLIP HOUSING SENSOR TURBINE AND SUPPORT ASM SEAL O RING VALVE BY PASS ASM SEAL O RING ADAPTER T0Z6E4HSNd DO NDR RR RH bP DD DD DD DD EE DN ll ll rr ar Er DD ll ik ss e rg ar OT i i Hu Notes 33 Notes 34 GE Water Softening System Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician For service call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the Water Softening System which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this full one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home original purchase service to replace the defective part Three Years The electronic monitor if it fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the three year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs original purchase Ten Years A replacement brine tank or cabinet if either fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this ten year limited warranty you will
15. ONIGHT begins to flash in the display along with the present time RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes until the next regeneration start time then changes to RECHARGE NOW which flashes until the regeneration is over The display also shows the current cycle in the regeneration process When the valve is in transition between cycles both indicators flash Feature Optional Recharge Controls Sometimes a manually started regeneration recharge may be desired or needed Two examples E You have used more water than usual house guests extra washing etc and you may run out of soft water before the next regeneration E You did not refill the storage tank with salt before it was all gone Use one of the following features to start a regeneration immediately or at the next preset regeneration start time RECHARGE NOW Press and hold the TOUCH or HOLD button until RECHARGE NOW starts to flash in the control display area The water softening system begins an immediate regeneration and when over in about two hours you will have a new supply of soft water Once started you cannot cancel this regeneration RECHARGE TONIGHT Touch do not hold the TOUCH or HOLD button RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes in the control display area A regeneration will occur at the next preset regeneration start time If you decide to cancel this regeneration touch the same button once more Feature Program Memory If electrical power to the water softening system is inter
16. Profile Performance Series 5 Water Softenin system Safety Instructions Proper installation 3 Installation Instructions Drain connections 7 8 Important recommendations 4 Installation instructions 4 6 Planning and location 5 Programming the control 9 Sanitizing ease kee ees 10 Specifications and dimensions 11 Step by step instructions 7 11 Tools and materials required 5 Unpacking and inspection 4 Operating Instructions Tips Breaking a salt bridge 13 Cleaning nozzle and venturi assembly 14 SEFVICE vesi ieri 12 Electronic Diagnostics 18 Features 15 17 Regenerating the system 19 20 Water softener system 12 21 Care and Cleaning Salt storage level and CORS cir 22 Cleaning outiron 22 Troubleshooting Tips 23 25 Customer Service Appliance registration 27 28 Important phone numbers Back Cover Parts list catalog 29 32 Warranty 402 65 LD ES www geappliances com GE Appliances Owner s Manual amp Installation Instructions PNSF39Z01 215C1044P012 49 50051 4 00 JR 7220978 Congratulations You are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Installation and Owner s Manual and you ll hear it
17. These are FILL BRINING BRINE RINSE BACKWASH and FAST RINSE Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration For emergency needs hard water is available to the home during the regeneration cycles Fill Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the hard minerals from resin beads To make the brine water flows into the salt storage area during the fill stage Brining During brining brine travels from the salt storage area into the resin tank Brine is the cleaning agent needed to remove hard minerals from the resin beads The hard minerals and brine are discharged to the drain The nozzle and venturi create a suction to move the brine maintaining a very slow rate to get the best resin cleaning with the least salt Brine Rinse After a pre measured amount of brine is used the brine valve closes Water continues to flow in the same path as during brining except for the discontinued brine flow Hard minerals and brine flush from the resin tank to the drain However you should avoid using HOT water because the water heater will fill with the hard water Backwash During backwash water travels up through the resin tank at a fast flow rate flushing accumulated iron dirt and sediments from the resin bed and to drain Fast Rinse Backwash is followed by a fast flow of water down through the resin tank The fast flow flushes brine from the bottom of the tank and packs the resin bed After
18. at the drain point High water pressure will cause it to whip during the back wash and fast rinse cycles of regeneration Also provide an air gap of at least 1 1 2 between the end of the hose and the drain point An air gap prevents possible siphoning of sewer water into the softener if the sewer should back up e Ifraising the drain hose overhead is required to get to the drain point do not raise higher than 8 above the floor Elevating the hose may cause a back pressure that could reduce brine draw during regenerations Tie or wire hose in place FLOOR DRAIN Step by step installation instructions 4A CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE Fig 4A 1 4 NPT threads e To adapta copper drain tube to the softener use a hacksaw to cut the barbed end xK 1 2 0 D from the drain fitting as shown in Fig 4A Rotate the drain fitting so the cutting a Barbs copper tube not blade clears the valve housing to prevent damage to valve Buy a compression furnished fitting 1 4 female pipe thread x 1 2 O D tube and needed tubing from your local hardware store 4 a Q 5 INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW FITTINGS AND HOSE Clip On e Insert the rubber grommet into the 3 4 diameter hole in the brine tank sidewall Curai as shown in Fig 5 mdri aa el Compression fitting 1 4 e Push the end of the hose adapter elbow into the grommet as shown in Fig 5 fitting NPT X 1 2 0 tube not e Attach a length of hose use r
19. control has a look forward feature which anticipates normal demand an unusually high usage may result in a loss of softening capacity Turning the feature ONwill cause the softener to go into a regeneration cycle when 97 of the softening capacity has been used To change settings do steps 1 3 5 7 8 and 9 Beginning from the present time display press and hold in the SET button until UL begins to flash 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to display the desired start time The UP button moves the time ahead the DOWN button moves the time backward Press the SET button again and c flashes To set a maximum time in days between regenerations press the UP or DOWN button nicl Press the SET button to display FF Use the UP button to change the display to ON to increase the backwash time if desired Press the SET button GFF and SF alternately flashes Use the UP button to turn Auto Regeneration cycle to ON vo So N SX Sy AJ Go Press the SET button a final time to return to present time of day Setting Model Code 12 or 24 Hour Clock and Gallons or Liters Measured Model Code The timer must have the right model code set to operate the water softening system correctly The correct code setting is PL31 If PL is flashing in the display do steps 3 4 6 and 8 below To check for
20. e the timer was connected to electrical power RECHARGE The number of days since the timer was connected to electrical power is shown in the bottom part of the display If over 1999 days a x10 indicator shows meaning you must multiply the number WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM shown by 10 ci Press DATA once again to return the present time to the display I x10 DAY CS 18 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 manually initiated electronic diagnostics NOTE The face plate display must show a steady time not flashing Press the TOUCH or HOLD button and hold for three seconds RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as the water softening system enters the fill cycle 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 2 After observing fill press the TOUCH or HOLD 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 tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is
21. eded e This is normal e Does not use much salt to regenerate very efficient eSee the Operating Instructions Tips section eSee the Operating Instructions Tips section e Have the water tested at once A WARNING Do not drink the water until problem has been corrected e Call for service e Call for service e Check the circuit breaker or fuses e Call for service e This is called etching and is permanent To prevent this from happening use less detergent if you have soft water Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean Problem Salty tasting vvater after installation Resin beads shovving up in drinking water and sink Sounds you might hear Water has air bubbles and is cloudy Error Code on control Possible Causes Insufficient backwash and rinse time Low water pressure Restricted drain hose Cracked distributor Running water from the unit into a drain Air in system after installation Wiring may have worked loose in control What To Do e Increase backwash time See the Service Regeneration and Heavy Duty Backwash section e Check pressure should be minimum 20 psi Clean and reconnect hose e Call for service e This is normal e VVill go away after it runs for a while e Unplug transformer e Remove control cover release clips on side eCheck for loose incorrect wiring connections to electronic board or switch Reconnect as required eReass
22. emaining hose from Step 4 to the hose adapter furnished n elbow Use a hose clamp to hold it in place Fig 5 e Locate the other end of the hose at the drain point DO NOT ELEVATE this hose higher than the elbow on the brine tank IMPORTANT DO NOT TEE OVERFLOW HOSE TO VALVE DRAIN HOSE NOTE This drain is for safety only If the cabinet brine tank should over fill with water the excess is carried to the drain T Hose adapter 6 INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMPS AND WIRE P A DANGER Failure to properly attach ground wire could result in electrical shock e If plumbing is metal to maintain electrical ground continuity in the house cold water piping install the included ground clamps as shown in Fig 6 Be sure the pipes are clean under the clamps to assure good contact L Do not connect to valve 7 FLUSH PIPES EXPEL AIR FROM SOFTENER AND TEST YOUR daimhose INSTALLATION FOR WATER LEAKS CAUTION To avoid water or air pressure damage to softener inner parts Overflow drain hose y_ A be sure to do the following steps in exact order lia clamp A Fully open 2 cold soft water faucets nearby the softener B Place bypass valve in bypass position by pushing the stem inward N To sewer C Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff valve Observe a steady flow from Fig 6 drain both faucets opened in step A above D Place bypass valve in the service position EXACTLY as follows KEEP SOFT ee WATER FAUCETS OPEN SLOWLY pul
23. emble control cover e Plug in Transformer e Wait six minutes for Error Code to reappear e If Error Code reappears call for service 29 Notes 26 GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include We ll Cover Any Appliance e Backed by GE All brands covered Anywhere Anytime e Unlimited service calls e All parts and labor costs included e No out of pocket expenses e No hidden deductibles e One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S de Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Loui
24. es gpm Fill flow to brine tank 3 Brining 19 Brine Rinse 12 Backwash Sonera 2 3 Fast Rinse 2 3 This system conforms to WQA S 100 98 for specific capacity claims as verified and substantiated by test data Testing was performed using pellet grade sodium chloride as the regenerant salt Extent of iron removal may vary with conditions Use of Diamond Crystal Red Out or Super Iron Out will improve iron removal Refer to Cleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System section a 1 1 1 2 2 5 3 3 8 o zZ INLET OUTLET 44 36 1 4 35 About the vvater softener system 12 Service When the water softening system is providing soft water it is called Service During service hard water flows from the house main water pipe into the water softening system Inside the water softening system resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny plastic resin beads As hard water passes through the bed each bead attracts and holds the hard minerals This is called ion exchanging It is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals Water without hard minerals soft water flows from the water softening system and to the house pipes After a period of time the resin beads become coated with hard minerals and they have to be cleaned This cleaning is called regeneration or recharge Regeneration is started at 2 00 AM factory setting by the water softening system control and consists of five stages or cycles
25. et and outlet plumbing See Fig 1 or 2 e BE SURE INCOMING HARD WATER SUPPLY IS DIRECTED TO THE SOFTENER VALVE INLET PORT If house water flow is from the left use a plumbing cross over as shown in Fig 1 Fig 3C Bypass valve push all the way in Valve body inlet or outlet e If making a soldered copper installation do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the bypass valve Torch heat will damage plastic parts Turn bypass valve upside down to connect to floor level plumbing e When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings use care not to cross thread e Use pipe joint compound on all external pipe threads e Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some manner use pipe hangers 4 OUT to keep the weight off of the valve fittings 4 CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE e Use the provided drain hose 20 length included to attach to the valve drain Fig 4 fitting To keep water pressure from blowing the hose off use a hose clamp to Valve pur ata secure in place drain t hi e Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable drain point floor drain sump 7 Pi laundry tub etc that terminates at the sewer Check and comply with local codes Q STANDPIPE IMPORTANT If more drain hose is needed it should be ordered from GE Parts ue at 800 626 2002 The water softener will not work if water cannot exit this hose fitting during regenerations e Tie or wire the hose in place
26. exposed to any type of weather Water freezing in the system will break it Do not attempt to treat water over 100 F E The water softening system requires a minimum water flow of three gallons per minute at the inlet Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi If daytime pressure is over 80 psi nighttime pressure may exceed the maximum Use a pressure E Do not install in direct sunlight Excessive sun I 8 reducing valve to reduce the flow if necessary heat may cause distortion or other damage to non metallic parts E Softener resins may degrade in the presence of chlorine above ppm If you have chlorine in excess of this amount you may experience less life of the resin In these conditions you may wish to consider purchasing a GE point of entry household filtration system with a chlorine reducing filter Contact the GE Answer Center at 1 800 626 2000 for more information A WARNIN G Discard all unused parts and packaging material after installation Small parts remaining after the installation could be a choke hazard E Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances E Use only ead free solder and flux for all sweat solder connections as required by state and federal codes v READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY D SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation instructions CAUTION Certain plumbing skills are needed for installation If you are unsure about any part of
27. fast rinse the water softening system returns to soft water service Breaking a Salt Bridge Sometimes a hard crust or salt bridge forms in 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 water and salt Then salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine If the brine tank is full of salt it is hard to tell if you have a salt bridge Salt is loose on top but the bridge is under it The following is the best way to check for a salt bridge Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank Take a broom handle or like tool and carefully push it down into the salt working it up and down If the tool strikes a hard object be sure it s not the bottom or sides of the tank it s most likely a salt bridge Carefully break the bridge with the tool Do not pound on the walls of the tank If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge take it out Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only In humid areas it is best to fill with less salt more often Push tool into salt bridge to break Pencil mark Broom handle Salt Salt bridge Water level 13 About the vvater softener system 14 Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the water softening system to work properly This small unit makes the suction to move brine from the salt storage area to the resin tank duri
28. ff the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house water pipes e Open both hot and cold faucets 1 INSTALL BYPASS VALVE e Remove plastic shipping plug and wire from valve outlet NOTE Be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place in the valve outlet Blow into the valve port and observe the turbine Bypass valve NOTE Threads on the bypass valve are 1 male pipe If 1 pipes are needed do not use the copper tubes and nuts included Buy 1 e inlet ge Valve outlet O ring seal goes into the outer groove only The clip snaps into the Turbine shaft i and support i for free rotation inner groove see pipe thread female adapter below and plumb directly to 1 Push the bypass valve lubricate o ring seals with silicone grease into both ports threads of the valve as shown in Fig 3A Fig 3B e Snap the 2 large plastic clips in place from the top down as shown in Figures 3A Clip and 3B Be sure they snap into place Pull on the bypass valve to make sure it is held securely in place 2 MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY INTO INSTALLATION POSITION e Be sure the installation surface is level and smooth Sharp objects under the tank may puncture it If needed place the tank ona section of 3 4 thick minimum plywood Then place shims under the plywood as needed to level the softener 3 PLUMB IN AND OUT PIPES TO AND FROM SOFTENER A CAUTION Observe all of the following cautions as you connect inl
29. l or slide the valve stem out toward service pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly E After about 3 minutes open a HOT water faucet for 1 minute or until all air is expelled then close NOTE If water appears cloudy or has salty taste allow to run for several more minutes or until clear F Close all water faucets G Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right away if any are found O Be sure to observe previous caution notes j Ly From valve outlet H Turn on the gas or electric supply to the water heater Light the pilot if applicable 8 ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE BRINE TANK e Lift the cabinet brine tank cover Add about 3 gallons of water into the tank Do not add into the brinewell e Fill tank with NUGGET PELLET or coarse SOLAR water softener salt with a purity of 99 5 or higher Do not use rock block granulated and ice cream making salts or salt with iron removing additives except for Diamond Crystal Red Out brand salt Salt storage capacity is approximately 200 lbs Keep the salt hole cover in place on the softener unless servicing the unit or refilling with salt NOTE If the softener is installed in a humid basement or other damp area it is better to fill the tank with less salt more frequently Eighty to 100 Ibs of salt will last for several months depending on water hardness family size and water softening system model 9 CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER e
30. let 4 needed do not use the copper tubes and nuts included Buy 1 pipe y Brinevvell thread female adapter and plumb directly to 1 l i threads I NOTE See Drain Hose Connections section Optional 3 Valve Bypass Installation Illustration Adapters for this installation are not supplied with the softener To order these adapters call GE Parts 800 626 2000 Ask for part number WS60X10006 Bypass valve Hard water to outside faucets Soft water gt Hard water i Inlet valve Hard water utlet valve 120 volt outlet 3 valve bypass system Soft water lt For soft water service Open the inlet and outlet valves 4 To softener inlet 24V transformer Close the bypass valve a For bypass hard water From softener outlet 4 VA 5 e Close the inlet and outlet D valves LO e Open the bypass valve ut 2 Copper tube 3 4 2 l CROSS OVER Washer 2 Use if water supply flows from the left Include single or 3 valve bypass Installation adapter 2 see above INLET Note Threads on the installation adapters are 1 male pipe If 1 pipes are needed do not use the copper tubes and nuts included Buy 1 pipe thread female adapter and plumb directly to 1 6 threads on installation adapters Step by step installation instructions e Turn off the gas or electric supply to the water heater in the possibility that the water heater may be drained while draining pipes Fig 3A Q e Turn o
31. n or arrowyou have pressed and you should use another e To program the timer you will use the SET UP and DOWN buttons Set present time of day NOTE If the words PRESENT TIME do not showin the display press the SET button until they do Press the UP or DOWN button to set The UP button moves the display ahead the DOWN button moves the time backward NOTE Each press of an UP or DOWN button changes the time by 1 minute Holding the buttons in changes the time 32 minutes each second If the present time is between noon and midnight be sure PM shows If the present time is between midnight and noon be sure AMshows 2 When the present time shows press SET to apply Set water hardness number NOTE If 15 factory default and HARDNESS do not show in the display press the SET button until they do HARDNESS Press the UP or DOVVN button to set your water hardness number in the display The DOWN button moves the display down to 1 The UP button moves the display up to 110 NOTE Each press of an UP or DOWN button changes the display by 1 between 1 and 25 Above 25 the display changes 5 at a time 25 30 35 etc Holding a button in changes the numbers twice each second 2 When your water hardness number shows press SETto apply NOTE If there is clear water iron in your water supply you will need to increase the hardness setting by 5 f
32. ng regeneration Ifit becomes plugged with sand dirt etc the water softening system will not work and you will get hard water To get to the nozzle and venturi remove the water softening system top cover Be sure the water softening system is in service cycle no water pressure at nozzle and venturi Then while holding the nozzle and venturi housing with one hand remove the cap Lift out the screen support and screen then the nozzle and venturi Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean If needed use a small brush to remove iron or dirt Also check and clean the gasket NOTE Some models have a small flow plug located in the nozzle and venturi and or a small cone shaped screen in the housing Be sure to check and clean these parts if your model is so equipped Carefully replace all parts in the correct order Lightly lubricate the o ring seal with clean silicone grease or petroleum jelly and place in position Install and tighten the cap by hand only Do not over tighten the cap Nozzle amp Venturi housing IMPORTANT Be sure small holes in the gasket are centered directly over the small holes in the nozzle and venturi housing Install with numbered side up concave side down RECHARGE TONIGHT RECHARGE NOW Normal Operation Timer Display During normal operation the present time of day and AM or PM showin the control display area When the demand computer determines a regeneration is needed RECHARGE T
33. oftener If after sanitization water from house faucet tastes salty or has a slight color this is a preservative from the resin tank Turn on the cold soft water faucets and drain for a few minutes or until clear NOTE When the above sanitizing regeneration is over your house COLD water supply is fully soft immediately However your water heater is filled with hard water and as hot water is used it will refill with soft water When all the hard water is replaced in the water heater hot only and mixed hot and cold water will be fully soft Ifyou want totally soft water immediately after the above regeneration drain the water heater until the water runs cold A WARNING Ifyou do drain the water heater use extreme care as the hot water could cause burns Turn the water heater off prior to draining 10 Specifications Dimensions Model GE Profile Performance PNSF39Z Rated Capacity See rating decal located on the softener Amount of high capacity resin Ibs cu ft 52 1 0 Resin tank nominal size in dia x height 10 x 35 Service flow rate gpm see rating label on softener 10 Water supply maximum hardness gpg 110 Water supply maximum clear water iron ppm 6 6 Water pressure limits min max psi 20 125 Pressure drop at rated service flow psig 15 Water temperature maximum F 120 Water supply minimum flow rate gpm 3 Regeneration cycle flow rat
34. or each 1 ppm of clear water iron in your water supply You can get the grains per gallon gpg hardness of your water supply from a water analysis laboratory or call and ask your local water department if you are on a municipal supply or call GE Answer Center to request a water hardness test kit If your report shows hardness in parts per million ppm simply divide by 17 1 to get the equivalent number of grains per gallon Step by step installation instructions Sanitizing Procedures To complete the installation do the follovving sanitizing procedures Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow However during shipping storage installing and operating bacteria could get into the softener For this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing NOTE Sanitizing is recommended by the Water Quality Association for disinfecting 71 Be sure to complete all installation steps including timer programming Pour about 3 4 0z of common 5 25 household bleach Clorox Linco Bo Peep White Sail Eagle etc into the brinewell Refer to illustration on page 6 IMPORTANT Press and hold for 3 seconds the faceplate TOUCH HOLD button to start an immediate regeneration Recharge Now begins to flash in the display The bleach is drawn into and through the water s
35. ove an error code 1 Unplug transformer 2 Correct defect 3 Plug transformer in 4 Wait for at least 6 minutes The error code will return if the reason for the error code was not corrected Feature Other Data Displays By continuing to press the DATA button you can scan through four displays of operational information This data appears in the bottom portion of the display area aamamnecaracry BEMAINING CAPACITY This is the percentage of water softening capacity remaining DATA FOW RAI Immediately after a regeneration 100 shows As water is used the percentage decreases until the AVG DAILY GALLONS s a nextr egener ation During regener ations the per centage increases NOTE Zero shows until after the first regeneration begins after connecting to electrical power FLOW RATE GPM gt When using soft water this display shows the flow rate passing through the softener in a pet minute Zero shows if water is not passing through the softener GALLONS TODAY ES Each day beginning at midnight the timer keeps a running count of the total gallons of water that have passed through the softener AVG DAILY GALLONS The figure displayed is the average gallons of water used by the household each day over the past seven day period NOTE If preferred you can set the timer to show the reading in liters instead of gallons If GALLONS TODAY or AVG DAILY GALLONS exceeds 1999 a x10 indicator appear
36. r service numbers is included in the back section OR Visit our Website at www geappliances com IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING AN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS E Check and comply with your state and local codes You must follow these guidelines E Use care when handling the water softening system Do not turn upside down drop drag or set on sharp protrusions E Water softening systems using sodium chloride salt for regeneration add sodium to the water Persons on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall intake Potassium chloride can be used as an alternative to sodium chloride 8 PROPER INSTALLATION For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of electric shock property damage or personal injury E The water softening system works on 24 volt 60 Hz electrical power only Be sure to use only the included transformer E Keep the salt hole cover in place on the softener unless servicing the unit or refilling with salt A WARNING Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system This water softening system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used H Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or
37. rag or set on sharp protrusions e Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi If daytime pressure is over 80 psi nighttime pressure may exceed the maximum Use a pressure reducing valve if necessary Adding a pressure reducing valve may reduce the flow e The softener works on 24 volt 60 Hz electrical power only Be sure to use the included transformer Be sure the electric outlet and transformer are in an inside location to protect from wet weather e See Where to Install the Softener section for more details A WARNING Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system The water should be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing satisfactorily Small parts remaining after the installation could be a choke hazard Discard safely Plan How You Will Install the Softener You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the softener Look at the house main water pipe at the point where you will connect the softener Is the pipe soldered copper glued plastic or threaded galvanized What is the pipe size A WARNING Use only lead free solder and flux to prevent lead poisoning See Typical Installation Illustration Fig 1 Use this as a guide when planning your particular installation Be sure to direct the incoming hard water supply to the softener valve inlet fitting The valve is marked IN and OUT See below to help you p
38. repare Where to Install the Softener e Place the softener as close as possible to a sewer drain or other acceptable drain point or standpipe e It is recommended to keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt e Do not install the softener in a place where it could freeze Freeze damage is not covered by the warranty e Do not install the softener where it would block access to the water heater or access to the main water shutoff e Put the softener in a place where water damage is least likely to occur if a leak develops The manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage e A 120 volt electric outlet is needed to plug in the included transformer The softener has a 10 foot power cable If the outlet is remote up to 100 feet use 18 gauge wire to connect Be sure the electric outlet and transformer are in an inside location to protect from wet weather Be sure the outlet is unswitched to prevent accidental shutoff e If installing in an outside location you must take the steps necessary to assure the softener installation plumbing wiring etc are as well protected from the elements sunlight rain wind heat cold contamination vandalism etc as when installed indoors e Keep the softener out of direct sunlight The sun s heat may distort non metallic parts and may damage the electronics Tools and Materials Required for Installation e In and out fittings included with the softener are 3 4
39. rupted the control display is blank but the control keeps correct time for about 72 hours When power is restored you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing All other settings are maintained and never require resetting unless a change is desired If the time is flashing after a long power outage the water softening system continues to work as it should to provide you with soft water However regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the control to the correct time of day 15 About vvater softener system Feature Service Automatic Electronic Diagnostics The timer computer has a self diagnostic function for the electrical system except input power and water meter The computer monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation Ifa malfunction occurs an error code appears in the timer display The chart on Error Codes shows the error codes that could appear and possible defects for each code While an error code is displayed the TOUCH or HOLD and DATA buttons remain operable so you can perform the Manually Initiated Electronic Diagnostics ERROR CODE DISPLAYED ERR 01 ERR02 ERR 03 ERR 04 ERR 05 POSSIBLE DEFECT e motor e position motor e position timer inoperative switch inoperative switch or PWA or wiring wiring harness harness e wiring harness timer e timer e timer or connection PWA PWA to switch e position switch e timer PWA To rem
40. s this means you must multiply the number shown by ten 16 Timer Softener Service Checkout Procedure If you are not getting soft water and an error code is not displayed use the procedures below to find the problem First make the following visual checks VISUAL CHECKS i 7 Is there electrical power to the outlet the water softening system transformer is plugged into Is there sufficient salt in the storage tank Is the plumbing bypass valve directing water for soft water service Is the valve drain hose open to the drain not elevated too high and unobstructed If you do not find a problem with the visual checks continue below TIMER SHOWS WRONG Electrical power was off gt TIME AND DAY AND OR gt Reset the correct time of gt ia reason for IS FLASHING day power loss REPAIR AS D Check electrical n lo manua TIMER power to control NO POWER NEEDED diagnostics to verify proper DISPLAY outlet transformer POWER OK OR BLANK power cable all ROMEROR Se TIMER function connections DEFECTIVE TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECT TIME AND DAY Do manual AND IS STEADY diagnostics 1 About vvater softener system Service Manually Initiated Electronic Diagnostics 7 To enter diagnostics press and hold the DATA button until the display appears as shown NOTE If the softener is in the middle of a regeneration top part of the display shows the cycle
41. se hours etc adjustment is available to meet specific needs To make a change read and do the following Regeneration Start Time At the 2 00 AM regeneration start time the water softening system begins regeneration at that time ending at about 4 00 AM This is a good time in most households because water is notin use see Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration section If a different time would be better for your needs do steps 1 2 3 5 7 8 and 9 below to change the starting hour Maximum Days Between Regeneration The default setting dy allows the timer to control regeneration frequency based on water usage readings from the water meter It provides the most economical operation You can set a maximum time in days between regenerations For example no more than three days will pass without a regeneration occurring if you set dY 3 in the display A 1 to 7 day setting is available To make a change from the default setting do steps 1 2 3 5 7 8 and 9 below Heavy Duty Backwash When set to ON the backwash cycle of regeneration will be 10 minutes long instead of the normal seven minute length This is beneficial on some water supplies high in iron or sediment content To conserve water on clean supplies be sure the default setting OFF shows To change this setting do steps 1 2 3 5 7 8 and 9 below Auto Regeneration When Capacity is Low The softener will regenerate at the regeneration time only Although the
42. staller may have isolated some fixtures outside faucets toilets etc from soft water From the outlet of the water softening system trace the water flow path in house plumbing If soft water is not directed to a faucet or fixture where wanted consult a plumber e Check for a salt bridge or if the tank is empty refill with recommended salt Press for 3 seconds the TOUCH or HOLD button to start an immediate regeneration and restore soft water supply e Check for a loss of electrical power to the water softening system due to any of these conditions and correct as needed With the power supply restored observe the faceplate time display and read Program Memory section NOTE The electrical outlet for the softener should be continuously live so it cannot be accidentally switched off e Be sure the bypass valve stem is positioned properly with the knob in the OUT position Observe instructions on the decal at the end of the stem e Any restriction in this drain hose may prevent proper operation of the nozzle and venturi and reduce or prevent brine draw during regenerations e Refer to Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly instructions With water pressure to the water softening system off take the nozzle assembly apart Inspect clean and replace as needed Any foreign particle s scratches nicks etc in the passages can prevent operation Be sure holes in the gasket are centered over holes in the housing 23 Before
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44. t brand salt Cleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System Your water softening system takes hardness minerals calcium and magnesium out of the water Also it can control some see Specification Guidelines section clear water iron With clear water iron water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass After 15 to 30 minutes the water begins to cloud or turn rust colored A water softening system will not remove any iron that makes the water cloudy or rusty as it comes from the faucet called red water iron To take red water iron out of water or over the maximum of clear water iron an iron filter or other equipment is needed GE recommends using only Diamond Crystal Red Out brand salts with Iron Fighter additive to help keep the resin bed clean of clear iron If your water supply has clear water iron periodic resin bed cleaning is needed GE recommends using Super Iron Out brand resin bed cleaner to thoroughly clean your resin bed if your iron content is high Clean the bed at least every six months or more often if iron appears in the soft water between cleanings IMPORTANT It is important to mix the resin bed cleaner with water following the manufacturer s instructions pour it into the brine well see page 6 and regenerate the softener immediately Do not pour the resin bed cleaner in with the salt as it will not be as effective in cleaning the resin and can cause damage to the softener if it is left in
45. the correct code setting for your model and to reset it if needed do steps 1 2 3 4 6 and 8 below NOTE The hour clock and water measure have factory set default values The defaults are 12 or 24 hour clock 12 Gallons or liters measure gallons 12 or 24 Hour Clock With 12 hr set all time displays are in standard clock time 12 00 AM to 11 59 PM If 24 hr is set time displays are in military time 0100 1 00 AM to 0000 midnight To change from the 12 hr setting do steps 1 2 4 5 6 and 8 Gallons or Liters Measure All water flow rate and usage displays are in gallons with the default BALS setting Ifresetto Er the same displays are shown in liters Use steps 1 2 4 6 7 and 8 to change Tim LI Beginning from the present time display press and hold in the SET button until 2 or as otherwise set begins to flash EC Press and hold in the SET button again Either PL or a previously set code will appear If setting is other than PL31 use the UP or DOWN button to set the correct PL number The correct setting is PL31 va IC Press the SET button again and br flashes Press the SET button and JG ALS flashes Use the UP button to change to the fs gallon setting setting Use the DOWN button to return to the m en di 3 4 5 To change the display to d 4
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