GE GXSS20B, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Water hard sometimes Using hot water while the water •
Avoid using hot water during water softening system
softening system is regenerating
regenerations because the water heater will refill with
hard water. See
Automatic Hard Water Bypass During
Regeneration
section.
Too few regenerations or more •
See
Regeneration Chart
for correct setting.
water being used
Grains of hardness in your water •
Water hardness can change over time, especially in well water.
supply have increased
To check, have the water tested by a water analysis laboratory
or call your local water department. Adjust the timer settings
as needed. See
Regeneration Chart
.
Water feels slippery
Absence of hardness minerals •
This is normal.
after installation of
water softening system
Water softening system Water softening system is a •
Does not use much salt to regenerate—very efficient.
not using any salt
“demand” unit
Possible salt bridge •
See the
Operating Instructions, Tips
section.
Possible plugged nozzle and venturi •
See the
Operating Instructions, Tips
section.
Water is blue color Acidic water in copper plumbing •
Have the water tested at once.
after water softening
system was installed
WARNING: Do not drink the water until problem has
been corrected.
Water softening system Meter turbine stuck •
Call for service.
not regenerating
Sensor wire 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 water and •
This is called
etching
and is permanent. To prevent this
(automatic dishwashers) too much detergent
from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water.
Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Salty tasting water Insufficient backwash and •
Press and hold
TOUCH or HOLD
button until
RECHARGE
after installation
rinse time
starts to flash to start a regeneration.
•
At completion of regeneration cycle (approx. 2 hrs) run water
from faucets to purge the salty water.
Low water pressure •
Check pressure; should be minimum 20 psi.
Restricted drain hose •
Clean and reconnect hose.