GE 6000A Water System User Manual
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1. First Name Last Name Street Address Zip State Code Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Phone Number i HOTPOINT RGA GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky 40225 20 Parts list 4 16 4 14 17 Gunoousormno suomnonugsuyj On uonergsur SLIODnonugsug x er Instruct Installation Troubleshooting Tips Parts catalog REF NO PARTNO 22 0003 0004 0005 0007 0008 0009 0010 0011 0012 0013 0014 0015 0016 0017 0018 0019 0021 0022 0023 0024 0025 0026 0027 0028 0029 0030 0031 0032 0033 0034 0035 0036 0055 0056 0999 WS35X10001 WS07X10004 WS14X10002 WS14X10001 WSO1X10002 WS32X10001 WS31X10001 WS31X10002 WS19X10003 WS06X10003 WS26X10001 WS31X10010 WS33X10001 WS33X10002 WS31X10003 WS02X10009 WS32X10002 WS02X10011 WS32X10003 WS18X10003 WS22X10016 WS22X10017 WS35X10002 WS15X10005 WS35X10003 WS03X10006 WS15X10006 WS03X10007 WS03X10008 WS07X10002 WS07X10003 WS28X10003 WS28X10004 49 50007 PART DESCRIPTION O RING SEAL KIT DECAL HOSE DRAIN 20 FI DISTRIBUTOR TOP DISTRIBUTOR BOTIOM RESIN 1 CU FI TANK RESIN COVER BOTTOM COVER CONTROL CONTROL HARNESS WIRE POWER CORD TRANSFORMER COVER SALT HOLE SEAL VAPOR BARRIER RIM COVER BRINEWELL WING NUT 1 4 20 TANK BRINEWELL ROUND SCREW 12. H Turn on the gas or electric supply to the water heater Light the pilot if applicable Sanitize the softener Care is taken at the factory to keep your softener clean Fig 7 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 is reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing Salt hole cover removed Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail or hose to fill the salt storage tank with at least 3 gallons of water l Brinewell cover remove and add about 3 4 oz bleach Remove the brinewell cover see Fig 7 and pour about 3 4 ounce of common 5 25 household bleach Clorox Linco BoPeep White Sail Eagle etc in the softener brinewell Press the TOUCH HOLD button and hold for 3 seconds to start a recharge This first recharge does several things fills the salt tank to the water level needed gets all the air out of the resin tank makes the resin bed ready for service See the Recharging section NOTE This recharge takes about 2 hours Brinew ell W ater about 3 gallons Add water and salt to the brine tank Remove the cabinet brine tank cover Add about 3 gallons of water into the tank Do not add into the brinewell Fill tank with NUGGET PELLET or coarse SOLAR water softene
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4. manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transit ine Small parts needed to install the softener are skin packed cardboard piece 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 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 Check local codes The installation must conform to them Use only lead free solder and flux for all sweat solder connections as required by state and federal codes 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 Use care when handling the softener Do not turn upside down drop drag or set on sharp protrusions 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 The softener works on 24 volt 60 Hz electrical power only Be sure to use the included transformer Be sure
5. COVER VALVE WASHER WAVE ROTOR amp DISC CAP SEAL O RING 1 1 X 1 4 SUPPORT SCREEN SCREEN FLOW PLUG 1 GPM GASKET NOZZLE VENT CONE SCREEN PLUG FILL FLOW 3 GPM NUT FERRULE NOZZLE VENTURI ASM RETAINER SEAL O RING 1 4 X 3 8 BODY VALVE SPRING PLUG DRAIN SALT SEAL KIT ADAPTER DRAIN HOSE O RING 5 8 X 13 16 PLUG FLOW RINSE CONTROL CLIP CAM amp 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 amp SUPPORT ASM SEAL O RING VALVE BYPASS ASM SEAL O RING LO N Notes 5 N 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 Will Replace At No Charge To You 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 cabinet brine tank or
6. OUT IN Salt storage tank salt not shown Soft water Hard water OUT Salt storage tank Brine Valve eic water Hard water Hard water Dypass OUT IN 2 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 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 15 called 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 a
7. Numbers 2 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Answer Center 15 open 24hours day 7 days week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away 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 Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write
8. do this or the softener will not regenerate and you will soon have hard water An error code could appear in the face plate display ifa problem occurs in the softener electronics If you see an error code instead of the present time of day see the Trouble Shooting Tips section or call the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 for service What to do When a Power Outage Occurs If electrical power to the timer goes off the memory built into the timer circuitry keeps all settings for six hours minimum or more The display is blank and softener will not regenerate When electrical power comes on one of two things will happen NH The present time of day will show meaning the timer memory has kept all settings NOTE If the softener was in a regeneration when the power was lost it will now finish the cycle OR n The display will show a flashing time The timer memory did not keep the time settings and they must be reset See the Program the Timer section NOTE When the power comes the flashing display returns to a time of 12 00 AM Sunday then begins to keep time again If you do not reset all time settings the softener will regenerate three days each week However regeneration will most likely be on the wrong days and at the wrong time If the softener was in a regeneration when the power went off the valve will return to service position without finishing the regeneration cycle If your water tastes
9. toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section IMPORTANT 5 INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING W A R N N G I For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of Wy ZNI 8 NSS 0 a ON K electric shock property damage or personal injury SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check and comply with your state and local The water softening system works on 24 volt 60 Hz codes You must follow these guidelines electrical power only Be sure to use only the Use care when handling the water softening included transformer system Do not turn upside down drop drag Keep the salt hole cover in place on the softener or set on sharp protrusions unless servicing the unit or refilling with salt Water softening systems using sodium chloride A WARNING Do notuse with water that is salt for regeneration add sodium to the water microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality Persons on sodium restricted diets should consider without adequate disinfection before or after the the added sodium as part of their overall intake system Potassium chloride can be used as an alternative to sodium chloride PROPER INSTALLATION This water softening system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used Install or store where it will not be exposed to Us
10. valve parts failure Too few regenerations More water being used Hot water used when softener is regenerating Possible increase in water hardness Leaking faucet or toilet valve What To Do Refill with salt See the Step by Step Installation Instructions Use the TOUCH HOLD button to start a regeneration See the About the Face Plate Timer section Check for loss of power and correct Reset the times then use the TOUCH HOLD button to start a regeneration See the About the Face Plate Timer section Replace the fuse reset the circuit breaker or switch breaker on Reset the times and then use the TOUCH HOLD button to start a regeneration See the About the Face Plate Timer section See VACATION feature to return the softener to service See the About the Face Plate Timer section Select and program a schedule See the About the Water Softener System section Use the TOUCH HOLD button to start a regeneration See the About the Face Plate Timer section Move stem in single bypass valve to SERVICE See the Breaking a Salt Bridge section Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts See Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly section Hose must not have kinks sharp bends or any water flow breakage See the Step by Step Installation Instructions f pressure is low increase to a minimum of 20 psi Add a pressure reducing valve in the supply pipe to the softener if da
11. 4 20 NYLON TANK BRINE ROUND CLAMP HOSE ADAPTER HOSE GROMMET GROUND CLAMP KIT BRINE VALVE ASM FLOAT STEM amp GUIDE ASM CLIP VALVE BODY BRINE CLIP SCREEN TUBING ASM TUBE BRINE RETAINER CLAMP CLAMP MANUAL INSTALLATION USE amp CARE JO N Emm ge EE Em i i i oom Parts list Installation Instructions Quotiens Troubleshooting Tips 22 ions Installation 1 Troubleshooting Tips ce Gi storrer Parts catalog 24 REF NO 0025 0101 0102 0103 0104 0105 0106 0107 0108 0109 0110 0111 0112 0113 0114 0115 0116 0117 0118 0119 0120 0121 0122 0123 0150 0152 0133 0154 0135 0136 0157 0138 0139 0140 0141 0142 0145 0144 0145 0146 0147 0150 0151 0152 PARTNO WS18X10003 WS02X10012 WS02X10013 WS21X10003 WS03X10009 WS02X10014 WS31X10006 WS03X10010 WS26X10002 WSI9X10004 WS03X10011 WS19X10005 WS03X10013 WS22X 10020 WS08X10005 WS03X10015 WS22X10021 WS03X10017 WS15X10009 WS03X10018 WS03X10019 WS15X10010 WS03 X10020 WS22X10022 WS35X10005 W S22X10023 WS03X10021 WS03X10022 WS03X10023 WS26X10003 WS26X1 0004 WS26X10005 WS02X10015 WS26X10006 WS02X10016 WS60X10001 WS60X10002 WS60X10003 WS60X10004 WS28X10005 WS19X10006 WS03X10024 WS15X10012 WS03X10025 PART DESCRIPTION CLAMP HOSE SCREW 4 24 X 1 1 8 SPACER SWITCH PIN EXPANSION SCREW 10 14 X 2
12. ENERATION TIME REGENERATION DAY SET CLEAR TOUCH VACATION ON OFF HOLD REGENERATE NOW TIME DAY REGENERATION TIME REGENERATION DAY SET CLEAR VACATION ON OFF TOUCH HOLD REGENERATE NOW Recharging If you have guests visiting or other times when you use more water than usual you could begin to run out of soft water If the softener is not scheduled to regenerate for another day or two you would get hard water until then If this happens or you think it might happen press and hold in the TOUCH HOLD button for three seconds until RCHG shows RCHG will flash in the display during the regeneration which lasts under two hours NOTE Avoid using HOT water while the softener regenerates because bypass hard water will refill the water heater see the Automatic B ypass section Going on Vacation The day you leave on vacation or for a long absence press do not hold the TOUCH HOLD button VAC begins to flash in the display The timer will keep time but the softener will not regenerate NOTE While on vacation the softener will go through a regeneration if the RECHARGE NOW feature is used Error Code To shut off the water supply to the softener use the plumbing bypass valve When you return press the VACATION button again to return the softener to service and also returning the softener to the correct time of day in the display A WARNING Remember to
13. GE Appliances Water Softening System GXSS17Z01 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Part No 215 1044 003 1 Pub 49 50007 1 8 98 7196674 me swrncu R Safety Information 3 Installation Instructions 4 11 Important Recommendations 4 Tools M aterials 5 Step by Step Instructions 7 11 Drain 5 8 De 9 Program the 10 Specifications Dimensions 11 Operating Instructions 12 17 About the System 12 su P 12 Water Bypass esas e ess 12 Breaking a Salt Bridge 13 Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly 14 19 Regeneration 16 17 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 18 Customer Service Product Registration 19 20 FOIS EISE duos ud 21 24 JEn 1 27 Service Telephone Numbers 26 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 Owner s Manual and you ll hear itin the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll
14. SUnday will begin to flash in the time display Set the time of day and present day of week as follows A Set the time of day NH Press the TIM E DAY button once and the hour display will begin to flash n Press the SET CLEAR button until the present hour of the day shows in the display Be sure AM for morning hours or PM for afternoon and evening hours shows NOTE Press SET CLEAR button and quickly release to move the hour display ahead 1 at a time to the correct hour Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the display ahead 2 hours each second to the correct hour Ri Press the TIM E DAY button once to steady the hour display and minutes begin to flash Repeat Step 2 to set the correct minutes d Press the TIM E DAY button again to steady the minute display day will begin flashing Fig 9 shows the timer set at 3 30 PM B Set the present day of the week Press SET CLEAR button to set the present day of the week in the display NOTE Press SET CLEAR button and quickly release to move the day display 1 at a time Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the day display ahead 2 days each second Press the TIME DAY button again to steady the entire display Fig 9 shows the timer set at TUesday No other settings are needed after installing your water softener The softener is factory set to regenerate every Monday Wednesday and Saturday beginning at 2 00 AM For most families this gives enough soft water for t
15. ap the 2 large plastic clips in place from the top down asshown in Fig 3A and Fig 3B Be sure theysnap into place Pull on the bypass valve to make sure it is held securely in place n Move the softener assembly into installation position Be sure the installation surface is level and smooth Sharp Bypass valve objects under the tank may puncture it If needed place O ring seal goes into the outer groove ZR d only The clip snaps into the inner NOTE Threads on the tank on a section of 3 4 thick minimum plywood y D 52 Then place shims under the plywood as needed to level male pipe If 1 the softener pipe is needed buy adapters and plumb Plumb OUT pipes to from softener to the 1 threads A CAUTION Observe all of the following cautions as you Fig 3B connect inlet and outlet plumbing SIDE Turn off the water heater VIEW 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 If making a soldered copper installation do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the bypass valve Torch heat will damage plastic parts Bypass valve Valve body inlet or push all the way in When turning threaded pipe fittings onto plastic fittings outlet use care not to cross thread Fig 5C x Use pipe joint compound on all external pipe threads e Sup
16. cycle See the Regeneration Chart section Setting the Timer for Days and Fill Minutes of Regeneration NOTE The timer is factory set for Monday Wednesday and Saturday with regenerations starting at 2 00 AM Fill time is factory set for 16 minutes NH Set days and time of regeneration or recharge Step 1 Press the REGENERATION TIM E button once to display the factory set regeneration days and starting time flashing To change the regeneration start time do Step 2following this Otherwise go to Step 3 NOTE See Automatic Bypass section when choosing a regeneration starting time other than 2 00 AM Step 2 Press the SET CLEAR button until the desired regeneration starting time shows in the display NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the display ahead 1 hour ata time Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move display ahead 2 hours each second Step 3 Press the REGENERATION DAY button and SUnday begins to flash If you do want regenerations on Sunday see the Regeneration Chart press the SET CLEAR button to display ON If you do NOT want regenerations on Sunday press SET CLEAR button to display OFF Step 4 Press REGENERATION DAY button again to display a flashing M Onday and ON factory set recharge Use the SET CLEAR button to change display from ON to OFF or from OFF to ON Step 5 Press RECHARGE DAY button to display a flashing TUesday WEdnesday etc each time using the SET CLEAR bu
17. ds From softener outlet To softener inlet NOTE See Hose Brinew ell perm 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 Fig 2 Soft water lt Bypass valve q Qta T i SL Un 7 77 gt Hard water to outside faucets m PIPE Hard water TY u Ly Hard water 120 volt outlet ves e Ar Inlet valve Outlet valve gt 3 valve bypass system For soft water service 24V transformer Open the inlet and outlet valves Close the bypass valve For bypass hard water Close the inlet and outlet valves AY ave From softener outlet Nut 2 I 9 Copper tube To softener inlet ty asher 2 adapter 2 a INLET CROSS OVER NOTE Threads on the installation adapters are 1 male pipe Use if water supply flows from the left If 1 pipes are needed do not use the copper tubes and nuts Include single or 3 valve bypass 6 included Buy adapters and plumb directly to the 1 threads Step by step Installation instructions Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house water pipes Open both hotand cold faucets Fig 3A Install bypass valve Push the bypass valve lubricate o ring seals with silicone grease Into both ports of the valve as shown m Fig 3A Sn
18. e only lead free solder and flux for all sweat temperatures below freezing or exposed to any solder connections as required by state and type of weather Water freezing in the system will federal codes break it Do not attempt to treat water over 100 P Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 Do notinstall in direct sunlight Excessive sun heat If daytime pressure is over 80 psi nighttime may cause distortion or other damage to non pressure may exceed the maximum Use a pressure metallic parts reducing valve to reduce the flow if necessary Properly ground to conform with all governing A WARNING Discard all unused parts and codes and ordinances packaging material after installation Small parts remaining after the installation could be a choke hazard Read and follow this Safety Information carefully SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS x i x I DLAADO 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 The softener is shipped in one master carton The softener is completely assembled at the factory except as required at installation 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
19. 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 IMPORTANT g Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is a N packed with this product Ifyou cannot find it please send in the duplicate card printed in the back of this manual FOR YOUR RECORDS W rite the model and serial numbers here You can find them on the sump bracket 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 A video has been included with the product containing important use and care instructions You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of
20. ftener in a place where it could freeze Freeze damage is not covered by the warranty Do not install the softener where it would block access to the water heater or access to the main water shutoff 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 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 an inside location to protect from wet weather Be sure the outlet is unswitched to prevent accidental shutoff 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 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 In and out pipes to the softener must be at least 3 4 size Some local codes require a minimum of 1 pipe size To plumb with pipes buy adapters to fit the 1 pipe threads on the bypass valve see Fig and Fig 2 Use copper brass or galvanized pipe and fittings Some codes may also allow CPVC
21. heir needs However if you want the softener to regenerate at a different time or on different days or to set for the most efficiency see About the Water Softener System section A TIMEJDAY Fig 0 EXAMPLE This drawing shows the present time of day at 3 30 PM REGENERATION and the present day on TUesday PM J 90 TIME REGENERATION DAY SET CLEAR TOU C H VACATION HOLD REGENERATE NOW See the Operating section for other timer controls and features Specifications Dimensions See rating decal located on the Softener Rated Capacity GXSS17Z Amount of high capacity resin Ibs cu ft 31 9 6 Resin tank nominal size in dia x height 8 40 Service flow rate gpm Q Water supply maximum hardness gpg 50 Water supply maximum clear water iron 3 Water pressure limits min max psi 90 125 Pressure drop at rated service flow psig 5 8 Water temperature maximum 120 Water supply minimum flow rate gpm Regeneration cycle flow rates I Hill flow to brine tank 3 Brining 19 Brine Rinse 12 Backwash 1 8 FastRinse 1 8 Determined by water analysis from a qualified water testing laboratory GXSS17 11 1 2 x INLET OUTLET 18 1 4 48 3 4 41 1 4 40 1 2 lt 6Gunoouseomnosy 2NS 11 Oris Troubleshooting Tips Senice About the water softener system Soft water Hard water
22. in 8min 10 M TH MTTH M T TH Every Every FS FS Day Day Day 3min 2min 3min 4min 7 Days to Regenerate M M onday T Tuesday W W ednesday TH Thursday F Friday S Saturday SU Sunday factory set for Wednesday and Saturday M in length of fill cycle needed factory set for 8 minutes Pounds of Salt Used Each Regeneration 1 8 pounds 2 7 pounds 3 6 pounds 4 5 pounds 5 4 pounds 6 3 pounds 7 2 pounds 8 1 pounds 9 0 pounds 6 minutes 7 minutes 8 minutes 9 minutes 10 minutes Salt usage Time M inutes of Fill is at 0 3 17 x scii 6unoousomnosy g R Before you call for service 9 Problem No soft water Water hard sometimes 18 Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service Possible Causes No salt in the storage tank Transformer unplugged at the wall outlet or power cable disconnected Fuse blown circuit breaker tripped or circuit switched off Timer in the vacation VAC position No regenerations set on the timer Manual bypass valve s in bypass position Salt in storage tank bridged Dirty plugged or damaged nozzle amp venturi Valve drain hose plugged Low or high system water pressure Low pressure may disrupt brine draw during recharge High pressures may cause inner
23. inlet Install grounding clamps and A DANGER Failure to properly attach ground wire could result in electrical shock 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 Flush pipes air from softener test your gt installation for water leaks f CAUTION To avoid water or air pressure damage to softener inner parts be sure to do the following steps in exact order From valve outlet Senice Fully open 2 cold soft water faucets nearby the softener B Place bypass valve in bypass position by pushing the stem inward C Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff valve Observe 8 a steady flow from both faucets opened in Step A above D Place bypass valve in the service position EXACTLY as follows KEEP SOFT WATER FAUCETS OPEN SLOWLY pull or slide the valve stem toward service pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly This initial flow of water may be rusty colored This is normal and will disappear quickly After about 3 minutes open a HOT water faucet for minute or until all air is expelled then close F Close all water faucets G Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right away if any are found Be sure to observe previous caution notes
24. lt 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 P e 9 4 4 oS veal a Salt Y x oe OS P U 4 46 e Lk 00 00 1 wv apr OK XY ve bh Salt bridge Water level scii 6Gunoousomnos 15 About the water softener system Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the w ater softening system to work properly This small unit makes the suction to move brine from the salt storage area to the resin tank during regeneration If it becomes plugged with sand dirt etc the water softening system will not work and you will get hard water To get
25. plastic pipes 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 Drain hose is needed for valve and salt tank drains A 20 length of drain tubing is included Ifa longer length is needed it can be ordered from GE Parts at 800 626 2002 fa rigid valve drain is needed to comply with plumbing codes you can buy the parts needed Fig 4A to connect a 1 2 copper tubing or plastic pipe drain Clean nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill the brine tank see Step 9 in the Step by Step Installation Instructions x scii 6Gunoousomnosy Senice Installation instructions Typical Installation Illustration Fig 1 Soft water lt q MAIN WATER B Ex Hard water Hard water to outside faucets 120 volt outlet Installation nut 2 CROSS OVER and 24V transformer A4 Use if water supply flows from the left p Copper tube 3 4 2 Include single or 3 valve bypass Washer 2 4 Bypass Valve Salt hole o Null out for service sss W Push in for bypass NOTE Threads on the bypass Soft gt SN i valve are 1 male pipe If 1 Va SC SW pipes are needed do not use the SALT 2 INLET copper tubes and nuts included GOES HERE s Buy adapters and plumb directly to the 1 threa
26. port inlet and outlet plumbing in some manner use pipe hangers to keep the weight off of the valve fittings Install brine tank overflow fittings Turn bypass valve up side down to connect i to floor level plumbing Insert the rubber grommet into the 3 4 diameter hole in OUT the brine tank sidewall as shown in Fig 5 IN Push the end of the hose adapter elbow into the grommet as shown in Fig 5 Fig 4 scii 6Gunoousomnosy Valve Drain drain fitting on hose valve 2NS To sewer drain Step by step Installation instructions 5 Connectand the valve drain hose Fig 4A Use the provided drain hose 20 length included to attach Barbs 1 2 OD copper 1 4 threads the valve drain fitting keep water pressure from 4 tube not furnished blowing the hose off use a hose clamp to secure in place m Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable drain point Clip CM N floor drain sump laundry tub etc that terminates at the Ca Cut barbs N C sewer Check and comply with local codes IM PORTANT If more drain hose is needed it should be ME fitting Compression fitting ordered from GE Parts at 800 626 2002 The water softener will 1 4 X 1 2 OD not work if water cannot exit this hose during regenerations tube not furnished Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point High water pressure will cause it to whip d
27. r salt with a purity of 99 5 or higher Do not use rock block granulated or ice cream making salts Salt storage capacity is approximately 200 Ibs for model GXSS17 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 and family size Connect to electrical power 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 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 m Program the CONTROL x lt 6Gugoousornnom 2NS lt e Senice Step by step installation instructions 10 Program the Timer Fig 8 e Solid State Timer A TIME DAY REGENERATION TIME REGENERATION DAY SET CLEAR TOUCH HOLD SmartWater Softening System VACATION ON OFF REGENERATE NOW Set the timer When the transformer is plugged into electrical outlet 12 00AM
28. resin tank if either fails due to a defect in materials or From the date of the workmanship During this ten year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor original purchase or in home service costs What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit product breakers Inproper installation Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Incidental or consequential damage to personal property B rdc membranesorbaitenos caused by possible defects with this appliance 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 x I SONS KXLICISIT 22 ions Installation 1 Troubleshooting Tips ce CLSIOmMEr Service Telephone
29. s shown 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 How ever 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 Hard water Hard water bypass OUT IN 4 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 tank and packs the resin bed After fast rinse the water softening system returns to soft water service Soft water Hard water Breaking 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 sa
30. salty use RECHARGE NOW to start another regeneration See the Recharging section open one or more soft water faucets and allow to run until the salt taste is gone 15 x lt Gugoousopnosg 2NS Ors TIME DAY REGENERATION TIME AM di La TRU MO WE SA PS SET CLEAR VACATION ON OFF pU Write in your results here 1M T W TH F S SU circle suggested days Suggested days to regenerate 2 Fill Cycle minutes needed Troubleshooting Tips Senice 16 About regenerating the system It is not hard to fine tune your softener but it does take few minutes of your time to do it right Read the following carefully To have soft water all the time the softener must regenerate or recharge a certain number of times in each seven day period How many times to regenerate set the timer depends on three things NH The number of people in your home tells you how much water is used n The grains per gallon GPG hardness of your water supply NOTE If your water supply contains iron compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number For example assume your water is 15 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron Add 5 to the hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron thus making the example water hardness number 25 15 gpg hardness 2ppmironx5 10 10 times 25 HARDNESS NUMBER How much salt used in each regeneration is determined by the length of the fill
31. the electric outlet and transformer are in an inside location to protect from wet weather 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 5 x 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 Whatis 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 prepare NOTE The state of Massachusetts requires a licensed plumber to perform the installation Where to Install the Softener Place the softener as close as possible to a sewer drain or other acceptable drain point or standpipe tis recommended to keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt Do not install the so
32. the point where Steps 2 meet At this point suggested days to regenerate and fill cycle minutes needed are shown Water Haroness Grains Per Gallon 860 2 min 2 min 2 min 3 3 4 5 2 6 2 M TH M TH 2 2 3 5 min 6 3 2 3 3 P M TH M TH LL EN M T TH 3 FS SU 5 2 3 min 2 3 3 3 3 2 min 3 min M TH MWS 5 E T TH M T TH Every M T TH Every 4 F S SU Day FS SU Day 2 min 5 min 3 min 3 min an on 2 min 2 3 min 3 min M TH W 5 T TH M T TH M T TH M T TH Every Every Every 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 min 3 min 3min 2 min 2 min 3min 3 3 4 4 6 M TH 5 5 s T TH M T TH Every Every Every Every FS 50 Day Day Day Day 3 min 3 min 3 min 2 min DM 3 min 3 4 5 7 7 MWSIMWSIM T TH M T TH Every Every Every Every FS SU F 5 SU Day Day Day Day 4 2 3min 2min 3min 3min 4min 8min M WS T Every Every Every Every Every 8 Day Day Day Day Day 5min 3min mh 2min 3min 4min 5min 8min M TH IM W S M T TH M T TH Every Every Every 9 FS SU F S SU Day Day Day 2min 3min 2min 3min 4min 5m
33. 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 small flow plug located 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 or housing Z 5 O ring seal C Oris Screen SS Nozzle amp Venturi lt Screen Gasket gt g Fill Flow plug C N Q PT 8 CCD lt 1 57 pl D 4 SE N lt NS e 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 Senice 14 About the face plate timer features UAC PM RCHG TIME DAY REG
34. tton to display either ON or OFF as needed n Setthe Fill Cycle Minutes Step 1 Press and hold the REGENERATION TIME button until FILL shows in the display then release button After a few seconds the fill cycle minutes factory setting 16 will flash Step 2 Press the SET CLEAR button to set the minutes of fill cycle needed as shown in the Regeneration Chart section NOTE You may get hard water between regenerations if you set the timer for fewer fill minutes than the Regeneration Chart shows you to set A higher setting than needed will waste salt NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the display ahead 1 minute at a time Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the display ahead 2 minutes each second The display begins over at 0 after passing 59 Step 3 Press TIM E DAY button to return the present time and day display To setthe present time of day and day of week see Program the Timer section If you need help to program the timer all the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Regeneration Chart This makes it easy for you to pick the best regeneration and fill time setting to use Step 1 Go down the side of the chart to the number of persons in your family or the number of people in the house using water Step 2 Across the top of the chart find the column listing the grains per gallon hardness of your water or hardness number for iron water Step 3 Read across and down the chart to find
35. uring the back wash and fast rinse cycles of regeneration Also provide an air gap of at least 1 1 2 betw een 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 If raising the drain hose overhead is required to get to the puo 7 drain point do notraise higher than 8 above the floor Elevating the hose may cause a back pressure that could reduce brine draw during regenerations gt Connecta rigid valve drain tube To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener use a hacksaw to 5 cut the barbed end from the drain fitting as shown in Fig 4A lt Rotate the drain fitting so the cutting blade clears the valve Hose clamp housing to prevent damage to valve Buy a compression fitting 1 4 female pipe thread x 1 2 O D tube and needed Grommet tubing from your local hardware store 0 Connect and run the cabinet brine tank overflow hose Overflow drain hose gt Attach a length of hose use remaining hose from Step 5 to the drain elbow installed in Step 4 Use a hose clamp to hold itin place Locate the other end of the hose at the drain point DO NOT ELEVATE this hose higher than the elbow 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 Fig 6 To sewer drain To valve
36. y time pressure is over 100 psi See the Regeneration Chart for the correct setting See the Regeneration Chart for the correct setting Avoid using hot water as the water heater refills with hard water See the Automatic Bypass section Call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 for a new water analysis A small leak will waste hundreds of gallons of water in a few days Fix all plumbing leaks and always fully close faucets 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 Backed by GE We ll Cover Any Appliance All brands covered Unlimited service calls A nyw h ere A n yti me 7 All parts and labor costs included No outof pocket expenses No hidden deductibles One 800 number to call You will 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
37. your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 19 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail After mailing Read your Owner s your Consumer the registration Manual carefully Product Ownership below store this It will help you Registration today document in a safe operate your new Have the peace of place It contains appliance properly mind of knowing we information you If you have questions can contact you in will need should or need more the unlikely event of you require service information call the a safety modification Our service number GE Answer Center is 800 RES 800 626 2000 800 452 2737 Model Number Serial Number Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Mr Ms Mrs Miss
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