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GNSF39A01

GNSF48A01

GE Appliances

Water Softening

system

Part No. 215C1044P005-2

Pub. No. 49-50020-2

3–99 CG

7204655

Installation and
Owner’s Manual

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Summary of Contents for GNSF39A01

Page 1: ...GNSF39A01 GNSF48A01 GE Appliances Water Softening system Part No 215C1044P005 2 Pub No 49 50020 2 3 99 CG 7204655 Installation and Owner s Manual GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 ...

Page 2: ... GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here 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 Inside you will find many helpful hints on h...

Page 3: ...s microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Read and follow this Safety Information carefully SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROPER INSTALLATION Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to any type of weather Water freezing in the system will break it Do not attempt to treat water over 100 F Do no...

Page 4: ...n an inside location to protect from wet weather See Where to Install the Softener section for more details 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...

Page 5: ...ort non metallic parts and may damage the electronics Where to Install the Softener In and out fittings included with the softener are 1 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 Use copper brass or galvanized pipe and ...

Page 6: ... section 24V transformer 120 volt outlet Hard water Soft water From softener outlet To softener inlet CROSS OVER Use if water supply flows from the left Include single or 3 valve bypass Hard water Soft water From softener outlet To softener inlet CROSS OVER Use if water supply flows from the left Include single or 3 valve bypass MAIN WATER PIPE Soft water Hard water 24V transformer 120 volt outlet...

Page 7: ...in place Locate the other end of the hose at the drain point DO NOT ELEVATE this hose higher than the hose adapter on the brine tank DO NOT TEE this hose to the 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 4 3 Step by step installation instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Inst...

Page 8: ... Hz electric power The included transformer changes standard 120 volt AC house power to 24 volts Be sure the outlet is always live so it can not be switched off by mistake Program the CONTROL 10 9 8 Step by step installation instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructio...

Page 9: ... UP button moves the display ahead the DOWN button moves the time backward NOTE Each press of a 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 show If the present time is between midnight and noon be sure AM shows When the present time shows press SET to apply Set water hardne...

Page 10: ...r this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing NOTE Sanitizing is recommended by the Water Quality Association for disinfecting Be sure to complete all installation steps including timer programming Pour about 3 4 oz of common 5 25 household bleach Clorox Linco Bo Peep White Sail Eagle etc into the brinewell IMPORTANT Press and hold for 3 seconds the faceplate TOUCH HOLD button t...

Page 11: ...hardness gpg Water supply maximum clear water iron ppm Water pressure limits min max psi Pressure drop at rated service flow psig Water temperature maximum F Water supply minimum flow rate gpm Regeneration cycle flow rates gpm Fill flow to brine tank Brining Brine Rinse Backwash Fast Rinse GNSF39A 54 6 1 05 10 x 35 12 110 8 20 125 15 120 3 3 16 12 2 0 2 0 GNSF48A 67 6 1 30 10 x 47 12 110 8 20 125 ...

Page 12: ...ing Regeneration For emergency needs hard water is available to the home during the regeneration cycles However you should avoid using HOT water because the water heater will fill with the hard water 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 b...

Page 13: ... 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 n...

Page 14: ...nturi 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...

Page 15: ... 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 You have used more water than usual house guests extra washing etc and you may run out of so...

Page 16: ...rements upward NOTE Zero shows until after the first regeneration begins after connecting to electrical power FLOW RATE GPM When using soft water this display shows the flow rater passing through the softener in gallons per minute Zero shows if water is not passing through the softener GALLONS TODAY Each day beginning at midnight the timer keeps a running count of the total gallons of water that h...

Page 17: ... 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 4 3 2 1 17 NO SOFT WATER TIMER SHOWS WRONG TIME AND DAY AND OR IS FLASHING TIMER DISPLAY BLANK TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECT TIME AND DAY AND IS STEADY Check electrical power to control...

Page 18: ...ck and forth in front of the sensor You should get a reading in the display If you 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 1 CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS ...

Page 19: ...ing a noticeable drop in the liquid level NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact If the water softening system does not draw brine check nozzle and or venturi dirty or defective nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket restricted drain check drain fitting and hose defective nozzle and venturi seal other inner valve defect rotor seal rotor disc wave washer etc ...

Page 20: ...urring 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 sur...

Page 21: ... 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 setting If reset to the same displays are shown in liters Use steps 1 2 4 6 7 and 8 to change Beginning from the present time display press and hold in the SET button until or as otherwise set begins to flash Press and hold in the SET button again If setting ...

Page 22: ...Water softening salt with iron removing additives Some salts 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 Do not use salt with iron removing additives Your water softening syst...

Page 23: ...e corroded Call for service No power to unit Check the circuit breaker or fuses Mechanical defect Call for service Cloudiness on glassware Combination of soft This is called etching and is permanent To prevent automatic water and too much this from happening use less detergent if you have dishwashers detergent soft water Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean Salty tasting w...

Page 24: ...ive so it cannot be accidentally switched off Manual bypass valve in Be sure the bypass valve stem is positioned properly bypass position Observe instructions on the decal at the end of the stem Valve drain hose pinched plugged Any restriction in this drain hose may prevent proper elevated too high or otherwise operation of the nozzle and venturi and reduce or restricted prevent brine draw during ...

Page 25: ... 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 al...

Page 26: ...stment Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It ...

Page 27: ...uctions Operating Instructions 27 Parts list 141 101 109 123 146 108 119 110 111 112 113 116 115 114 103 105 106 107 wear strip cross section view seal 121 140 138 139 137 136 135 130 144 145 143 144 147 148 151 122 134 117 118 120 150 133 132 flow plug assembly assembled view ...

Page 28: ... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions LITERATURE 9 33 36 35 34 10 28 29 32 27 25 5 30 31 26 8 7 3 55 56 4 19 24 20 22 23 21 999 6 37 11 16 15 14 17 13 12 18 ...

Page 29: ...MMET 1 1 28 WS01X10005 HOSE CLAMP 2 2 28 WS01X10006 GROUND WIRE 1 1 29 WS15X10005 BRINE VALVE ASM 1 1 30 WS35X10003 FLOAT STEM AND GUIDE ASM 1 1 31 WS03X10006 CLIP 1 1 32 WS15X10006 VALVE BODY BRINE 1 1 33 WS03X10007 CLIP 1 1 34 WS03X10008 SCREEN 1 1 35 WS07X10002 TUBING ASM 1 1 36 WS07X10003 TUBE BRINE 1 1 37 WS34X10007 DECAL 1 1 55 WS28X10003 RETAINER CLAMP 2 2 56 WS28X10007 CLAMP 1 1 101 WS02X1...

Page 30: ... CLIP DRAIN 1 1 136 WS26X10008 CAM AND GEAR 1 1 137 WS26X10009 BEARING 1 1 138 WS26X10007 PLATE MOTOR 1 1 139 WS02X10015 SCREW 6 20 x 3 8 3 3 140 WS26X10006 MOTOR ASM 1 1 141 WS02X10016 SCREW 6 20 x 7 8 2 2 143 WS60X10007 TUBE INSTALLATION 2 2 144 WS03X10037 O RING 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 4 4 145 WS60X10008 CLIP 2 2 146 WS28X10009 HOUSING SENSOR 1 1 147 WS19X10008 TURBINE SUPPORT 1 1 148 WS19X10009 TURBINE ...

Page 31: ...r Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician For service call 800 GE CARES Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Filters membranes or batteries Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the ...

Page 32: ...irectly 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 con...

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