GE GNSF18Z01 Manual De Usuario

Faucet or fixture where sample

To conserve salt, the installer may have isolated some 

was taken not plumbed to soft 

fixtures (outside faucets, toilets, etc.) from soft water. 

water. NOTE: Be sure sample 

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.

No salt in the brine tank

Check for a salt bridge or, if the tank is empty, refill with 

or salt bridged

recommended salt. Press (for 3 seconds) the TOUCH or 
HOLD 

button to start an immediate regeneration and 

restore soft water supply.

Transformer unplugged

Check for a loss of electrical power to the water softening 

at wall outlet or power

system due to any of these conditions and correct as

cable to water softening

needed. With the power supply restored, observe the 

system not connected

control display and read Program Memory section.

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

Be sure the bypass valve stem is positioned properly. 

bypass position

Observe instruction on the decal at the end of the stem.

Valve drain hose pinched,

Any restriction in this drain hose may prevent proper 

plugged, elevated too high 

operation of the nozzle and venturi and reduce or 

or otherwise restricted

prevent brine draw during regenerations.

Nozzle and venturi dirty,

With water pressure to the water softening system off, take 

incorrectly assembled or 

the nozzle assembly apart. Inspect, clean and replace as 

damaged

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.

Using hot water while the

Avoid using hot water during water softening system

water softening system

regenerations because the water heater will refill with 

is regenerating

hard water. See Automatic Hard Water Bypass During 
Regeneration 

section. 

Control hardness number

Press and release the SELECT button until HARDNESS shows 

setting too low

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.

Grains of hardness in your 

Water hardness can change over time, especially in well 

water supply have increased

water. To check, have the water tested by a water analysis 

laboratory or call your local water department. Adjust the 

hardness number setting as needed.

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