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GE GNSF35Z Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safetg information
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2
installation
Instructions
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Step-bg-step
instructions
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6-12
Operating
Instructions
Breaking a salt bridge .............
14
Cleaning the nozzle and
venturi assemblg
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14
Features
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!5
Service ....................
13, 16-18
Water softener
sgstem
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16-18
Care and Cleaning
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19
Troubleshooting
Tips ...... 20-22
Consumer Support
Consumer Support
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Back Cover
Parts list/catalog
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23-26
Warrantg
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27
Water Softening
Sgstem
Write the model and serial
numbers
here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on the
back of the control head.
Models GNSF35Z
7289388
215Cl173P026
49-50181
07-06 JR
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ...s-12 Sgstem Step-bg-step instructions ..6-12 Operating Instructions Breaking a salt bridge ..... Cleaning the nozzle and venturi assemblg ....Models GNSF35Z Features ......Service ....13, 16-18 Water softener sgstem ..16-18 Care and Cleaning .... Troubleshooting Tips ..20-22...
  • Page 2 Do not attempt to treat water over 100°R of the resin. In these conditions, gou mag wish to consider purchasing a GE point-of-entrg household ::Ji:: Do not install in direct sunlight. Excessive sun or filtration sgstem with a chlorine reducing filter.
  • Page 3 Iwater so'teni sys I nstructlons Model GNSF3SZ I [_ Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com WARN ING: Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal injurg or propertg damage. • Check with gour state and/or...
  • Page 4 If additional drain hose is needed for valve and salt tank drains, it can be ordered from GE Parts at 800.626.2002, part number WS07X!0004. If a rigid valve drain is needed to complg with...
  • Page 5 Installation Instructions PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE -&WARNING: Use onlg lead-free solder and SOFTENER flux to prevent lead poisoning. You must first decide how to run in and out pipes See Typical Installation Illustration. Use this as a guide to the softener.

  • Page 6: Step-Bg-Step Instructions

    Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY INTO INSTALLATION POSITION • Turn off the gas or electric supply to the water heater, in the possibility that the water heater Before sliding softener in position, be sure the may be drained while draining pipes. installation surface is level and smooth.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT: If more drain hose is needed, it should be ordered from GE Parts at 800.626,2002, part number WS07X10004, The water softener Turn bypass will not work if water cannot exit this hose...
  • Page 8 Installation Instructions F_ CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW FITTINGS AND HOSE DRAIN HOSE ICONTJ • Elevating the drain hose mag cause back • Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4" diameter hole in the brine tank sidewall as shown. pressure that could reduce the brine draw during recharge.
  • Page 9 Installation Instructions 16] INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMP 171 FLUSH PIPES, EXPEL AIR FROM SOFTENER AND TEST YOUR -ADANGER: INSTALLATION FOR WATER Failure to properlg attach ground clump could result in electrical shock. LEAKS ICONT.) If plumbing is metal, to maintain electrical ground •...
  • Page 10 Installation Instructions CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER To gain access to the transformer/power cord assemblg, remove the salt hole cover from the softener. Unclip the tabs on the rear of the top cover and rotate the cover upward to remove. DO NOT PULL OR DISCONNECT WIRING.
  • Page 11 Installation Instructions OPTIONAL CONTROL SETTINGS SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER ICONTJ 3. When the display shows your water hardness The controller display has several options and features. (in grains per gallon), press SELECT to accept. SYSTEM/ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS NOTE: If there is clear water iron in gour water supply, gou will need to increase the hardness This display contains...
  • Page 12 The bleach will be drawn through the water softener, and out the drain. This process takes upproximatelg 2 hours. SPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS GNSF35Z _-11-1/2'4,,- Rated capacitg* (see rating label on water softener) -- 3-3/8" Rated efficiencg**...
  • Page 13 About the water softener system, ge.com Service When the water softening system is providing After a period of time, the resin beads become soft water, it is called "Service." During service, coated with hard minerals and theg have to be hard water flows from the house main water pipe cleaned.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions Breaking A Salt Bridge

    About the water softener system. Breaking a Salt Bridge Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in Push tool into salt bridge to break the salt storage area. It is usuallu caused bu high humiditu or the wrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges, an empt Uspace forms between the water and salt.

  • Page 15: Features

    Normal Operation, Control Displays During normal operation, the present time of day and AM or PH show in the control display area. When the demand computer determines a recharge is needed, a regeneration (recharge) begins at the next recharge start time.

  • Page 16: Service

    About the water softener system. Service: Electronic Demand Time Features and Service ERROR CODE DISPLAYED ERR02 ERR03 ERR04 ERR05 ERR 01 POSSIBLE DEFECT • Position • Motor • Position • Control • Motor switch switch or inoperative inoperative or wiring wiring harness harness...

  • Page 17: Water Softener Sgstem

    Position operation, the model code must be F35 for model switch GNSF35Z. .Sensor housing To reset the code, press the UP or DOWN button until the correct number shows. 3. Pressthe SELECT button to return to the present time display. If...
  • Page 18 About the water softener system. Service: lanuallg Advance Regeneration Check This check verifies proper operation of the valve NOTE: If water sgstem pressure is low, an motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration elevated drain hose mag cause back pressure, flow rotes and other controller functions.

  • Page 19: Care And Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Tips

    • Bypass valve in "Bypass" positioniknob should be in the "OUT" (service)position. • Hardness setting too low. Check hardness setting and adjust. Verify hardness of supply local water company, water test or call the GE Answer Center. water--from • Salt Bridgeisalt solidifies above water level so that brine water is not in contact with salt.
  • Page 21 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water hard sometimes Using hot water while the water , Avoid using hot water during water softening sgstem softening sgstem is regenerating recharge because the water heater will refill with hard wateE SeeAutomatic Hard Water Bypass During Recharge section, page !3.
  • Page 22 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Salty tasting or Unit not sanitized * Complete the Sanitization Procedureson page 12. brown/yellow colored • At completion of recharge cucle (approx. 2 hrs),run water water after installation from faucets to purge the salty water.

  • Page 23: Parts List/Catalog

    Parts list. go corn / _ 16 *'"23 ,,/_o 36-,. 26-.._ 1 31 35_! 25-__ 33/'...
  • Page 24 Parts list. _/25 124-- 116 _ ._...
  • Page 25 Parts catalog, go. o GENERAL ELECTRIC PARTS CATALOG {04} REF. NO. PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION 0003 WS35X10001 O-RING SEAL KIT 0004 WS34X10005 DECAL 0005 WS07X10004 HOSE DRAIN, 20 FT. 0007 WS14X10002 DISTRIBUTOR TOP 0008 WS14X10001 DISTRIBUTOR BOTTOM 0009 WS01X10002 RESIN - 1 CU. FT. 0010 WS32X10011 TANK RESIN...
  • Page 26 Parts catalog. GENERAL ELECTRIC PARTS CATALOG REF. NO. PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION (04) 0101 WSO2XIO012 SCREW, #4 - 24 X i-1/8" 0102 WSO2XIO013 SPACER 0103 WS21X10003 SWITCH 0104 WS03X10009 PIN EXPANSION 0105 WS02X10014 SCREW, #10 - 14 X 2" 0106 WS31X10006 COVER VALVE 0107...

  • Page 27: Warrantg

    This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and an;] succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in on area where service bbl a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, Sou may be responsible for a trip charge or blOUma_j be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service.
  • Page 28 Contact Us ge.com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com...

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