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GE PNSF35B Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions
Proper installation . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation Instructions
Drain connections . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Planning and location . . . . . . . . .5
Sanitizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specifications and
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operating Instructions, Tips
Breaking a salt bridge . . . . . . . . .13
venturi assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Electronic diagnostics . . . . . . . .17
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Water softener system . . . . . .12-18
Cleaning out iron . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Appliance registration . . . . .25, 26
Important phone
numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Parts list/catalog . . . . . . . . . .27-30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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215C1044P013
Owner's Manual &
Installation Instructions
GXSF23Z01
PNSF35B
49-50050
4-00 JR 7221005

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GE Appliances Safety Instructions Owner’s Manual & Proper installation ... .3 Installation Instructions Installation Instructions GXSF23Z01 Drain connections ..7, 8 PNSF35B Important recommendations .
  • Page 2 If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual. Or, you can always call the GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Page 3: Proper Installation

    In these conditions, you may wish to consider purchasing a GE point-of-entry household filtration system with a chlorine reducing filter. Contact the GE Answer Center at 1-800-626-2000 for more information.

  • Page 4: Important Recommendations

    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 Be sure to check the entire softener for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the shipping cartons.

  • Page 5: Planning And Location

    • Use copper, brass or galvanized pipe and fittings. Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipes. • If additional drain hose is needed for valve and salt tank drains, it can be ordered from GE Parts at 800.626.2002.
  • Page 6 NOTE: See Drain Hose Connections section. Brinewell 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. (Ask for part # WS60X10006) Bypass valve Hard water to Soft water outside faucets Fig.

  • Page 7: Drain Connections

    Drain fitting codes. valve IMPORTANT: If more drain hose is needed, it should be ordered from GE Parts at 800.626.2002. The water softener will not work if water cannot exit this hose LAUNDRY TUB during regenerations. • Tie or wire the hose in place at the drain point. High water pressure will cause it to whip during the back-wash and fast rinse cycles of regeneration.
  • Page 8 Step-by-step installation instructions. 4A. CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE Fig. 4A 1/4″ NPT threads • To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, use a hacksaw to cut the barbed end from 1/2″ O.D. the drain fitting as shown in Fig. 4A. Rotate the drain fitting so the cutting blade clears copper tube (not Barbs the valve housing to prevent damage to valve.

  • Page 9: Programming The Control

    You can get the grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of your water supply from a water analysis laboratory, or call and ask your local water department, if you are on a municipal supply, or call GE Answer ® Center to request a water hardness test kit.

  • Page 10: Sanitizing

    Step-by-step installation instructions. Sanitizing Procedures To complete the installation, do the following sanitizing procedures. Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean 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.

  • Page 11: Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS GXSF23 PNSF35 Rated capacity* (see rating label on water softener) Amount of high capacity resin (lbs/cu. ft) 31.2/.6 49.4/.95 Resin tank nominal size (in., dia. x height) 8 x 35 10 x 35 (see rating label on water softener) Service flow rate (gpm) Water supply maximum hardness (gpg) Water supply maximum clear water iron (ppm)**...

  • Page 12: Service

    About the water softener system. 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.

  • Page 13: Breaking A Salt Bridge

    Breaking a 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 salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Nozzle And Venturi Assembly

    About the water softener system. Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly A clean nozzle and venturi is needed for the water 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.

  • Page 15: Features

    Normal Operation, Control Displays During normal operation, the present time of day and AM or PM show in the control display area. When the demand computer determines a regeneration is needed, RECHARGE TONIGHT begins to flash in the display along with the present time. RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes until the next regeneration start RECHARGE TONIGHT time, then changes to RECHARGE NOW, which flashes until the regeneration is over.
  • Page 16 About the water softener system. Service: Electronic Demand Time Features and Service ERROR CODE DISPLAYED ERR 01 ERR 02 ERR 03 ERR 04 ERR 05 POSSIBLE DEFECT • motor • position • motor • position • control inoperative switch inoperative switch or (PWA) or wiring...

  • Page 17: Electronic Diagnostics

    Repeat this step if the SR code is not displayed. For correct water softening system operation, the SR number must be SR17 for model GXSF23Z, and SR35 for model PNSF35B. To reset the code, press the UP or DOWN button until the correct number shows.

  • Page 18: Regenerating The System

    About the water softener system. Service: Manually Advance Regeneration Check This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates and other controller functions. First, make the initial checks and the Manually Initiated Electronic Diagnostics. NOTE: The control display must show a steady time (not flashing).

  • Page 19: Care And Cleaning

    If your water supply has clear water iron, periodic resin bed cleaning is needed. GE recommends using Super Iron Out® brand resin bed cleaner to thoroughly clean your resin bed if your iron content is high. Clean the bed at least every six months, or more often if iron appears in the soft water between cleanings.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. NO SOFT WATER – Most Common Problems Check the following before calling for service •...
  • Page 21 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water hard sometimes • Avoid using hot water during water softening system Using hot water while the water softening system is regenerating regenerations because the water heater will refill with hard water. See Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration section.
  • Page 22 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Resin beads showing •Call for service. Cracked distributor up in drinking water and sink Sounds you might hear Running water from the unit into •This is normal. a drain Water has air bubbles Air in system after installation...
  • Page 23 Notes...
  • Page 24 Notes...

  • Page 25: Consumer Services Appliance Registration

    You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 800-626-2224 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.

  • Page 26: Numbers

    Our service number is information, call the safety modification. ® 800 GE CARES GE Answer Center (800-432-2737). 800.626.2000. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your...

  • Page 27: Parts List/Catalog

    Parts list.
  • Page 28 Parts list.
  • Page 29 Parts catalog. GENERAL ELECTRIC PARTS CATALOG REF. NO. PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION 0003 WS35X10001 O-RING SEAL KIT 0004 WS34X10002 DECAL WS34X10001 DECAL 0005 WS07X10004 HOSE DRAIN, 20 FT. 0007 WS14X10002 DISTRIBUTOR TOP 0008 WS14X10001 DISTRIBUTOR BOTTOM 0009 WS01X10002 RESIN - 1 CU. FT. 0010 WS32X10004 TANK RESIN...
  • Page 30 Parts catalog. GENERAL ELECTRIC PARTS CATALOG REF. NO. PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION 0025 WS18X10003 CLAMP HOSE 0101 WS02X10012 SCREW, #4 - 24 X 1-1/8″ 0102 WS02X10013 SPACER 0103 WS21X10003 SWITCH 0104 WS03X10009 PIN EXPANSION 0105 WS02X10014 SCREW, #10 - 14 X 2″ 0106 WS31X10006 COVER VALVE...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    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 service original purchase to replace the defective part.
  • Page 32 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.

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