GE PNSF39Z01, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

Page 1: ... 11 Step by step instructions 7 11 Tools and materials required 5 Unpacking and inspection 4 Operating Instructions Tips Breaking a salt bridge 13 Cleaning nozzle and venturi assembly 14 Service 12 Electronic Diagnostics 18 Features 15 17 Regenerating the system 19 20 Water softener system 12 21 Care and Cleaning Salt storage level and refilling 22 Cleaning out iron 22 Troubleshooting Tips 23 25 C...

Page 2: ...he control head Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty 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 READ THIS MANUAL IF YOU NEED SERVICE You ll find ...

Page 3: ...t be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to any type of weather Water freezing in the system will break it Do not attempt to treat water over 100 F Do not install in direct sunlight Excessive sun heat may cause distortion or other damage to non metallic parts Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances Use only lead free solder and flux for all sweat solder con...

Page 4: ...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 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 WARNING Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate...

Page 5: ...cluded with the softener are 3 4 nominal copper sweat tubes To maintain full valve flow 1 pipes to and from the softener fittings are recommended You should maintain the same or larger pipe size as the water supply pipe up to the softener inlet and outlet 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...

Page 6: ... outlet valves Close the bypass valve For bypass hard water Close the inlet and outlet valves Open the bypass valve Note Threads on the installation adapters are 1 male pipe If 1 pipes are needed do not use the copper tubes and nuts included Buy 1 pipe thread female adapter and plumb directly to 1 threads on installation adapters Nut 2 Copper tube 3 4 2 Washer 2 Bypass Valve pull out for service p...

Page 7: ...THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE Use the provided drain hose 20 length included to attach to the valve drain fitting To keep water pressure from blowing the hose off use a hose clamp to secure in place Locate the other end of the hose at a suitable drain point floor drain sump laundry tub etc that terminates at the sewer Check and comply with local codes IMPORTANT If more drain hose is needed it should be ord...

Page 8: ...aucet for 1 minute or until all air is expelled then close NOTE If water appears cloudy or has salty taste allow to run for several more minutes or until clear 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 H Turn on the gas or electric supply to the water heater Light the pilot if applicable Fig 4A Fig 5...

Page 9: ...s between noon and midnight be sure PM shows If the present time is between midnight and noon be sure AM shows When the present time shows press SET to apply Set water hardness number NOTE If 15 factory default and HARDNESS do not show in the display press the SET button until they do Press the UP or DOWN button to set your water hardness number in the display The DOWN button moves the display dow...

Page 10: ...RTANT Press and hold for 3 seconds the faceplate TOUCH HOLD button to start an immediate regeneration Recharge Now begins to flash in the display The bleach is drawn into and through the water softener If after sanitization water from house faucet tastes salty or has a slight color this is a preservative from the resin tank Turn on the cold soft water faucets and drain for a few minutes or until c...

Page 11: ...brine tank Brining Brine Rinse Backwash Fast Rinse See rating decal located on the softener 52 1 0 10 x 35 10 110 6 6 20 125 15 120 3 3 19 12 2 3 2 3 flow to drain 44 36 1 4 14 35 24 3 3 8 11 1 2 INLET OUTLET INLET OUT Model GE Profile Performance PNSF39Z 11 This system conforms to WQA S 100 98 for specific capacity claims as verified and substantiated by test data Testing was performed using pell...

Page 12: ...ottom of the tank and packs the resin bed After fast rinse the water softening system returns to soft water service 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 A...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ... 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 a small flow plug located in 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 ...

Page 15: ...lay also shows the current cycle in the regeneration process When the valve is in transition between cycles both indicators flash Feature Optional Recharge Controls Sometimes a manually started regeneration recharge may be desired or needed Two examples You have used more water than usual house guests extra washing etc and you may run out of soft water before the next regeneration You did not refi...

Page 16: ...s the flow rate passing through the softener in gallons per minute Zero shows if water is not passing through the softener GALLONS TODAY Each day beginning at midnight the timer keeps a running count of the total gallons of water that have passed through the softener AVG DAILY GALLONS The figure displayed is the average gallons of water used by the household each day over the past seven day period...

Page 17: ... water service Is the valve drain hose open to the drain not elevated too high and unobstructed If you do not find a problem with the visual checks continue below 4 3 2 1 17 NO SOFT WATER TIMER SHOWS WRONG TIME AND DAY AND OR IS FLASHING TIMER DISPLAY BLANK TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECT TIME AND DAY AND IS STEADY Check electrical power to control outlet transformer power cable all connections Do man...

Page 18: ... supply unhook the in and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding B This display segment in the following chart indicates an open POSITION switch Use the TOUCH or HOLD button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation 1 CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS Valve in service fill brining backwash or fast rinse position Valve rotating from one positi...

Page 19: ... by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact If the water softening system does not draw brine check nozzle and or venturi dirty or defective nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket restricted drain check drain fitting and hose defective nozzle and venturi seal other inn...

Page 20: ... 1 2 3 5 7 8 and 9 below Heavy Duty Backwash When set to ON the backwash cycle of regeneration will be 10 minutes long instead of the normal seven minute length This is beneficial on some water supplies high in iron or sediment content To conserve water on clean supplies be sure the default setting OFF shows To change this setting do steps 1 2 3 5 7 8 and 9 below Auto Regeneration When Capacity is...

Page 21: ... from the 12 hr setting do steps 1 2 4 5 6 and 8 Gallons or Liters Measure All water flow rate and usage displays are in gallons with the default setting If reset to the same displays are shown in liters Use steps 1 2 4 6 7 and 8 to change Beginning from the present time display press and hold in the SET button until or as otherwise set begins to flash Press and hold in the SET button again Either...

Page 22: ...leaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System Your water softening system takes hardness minerals calcium and magnesium out of the water Also it can control some see Specification Guidelines section clear water iron With clear water iron water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass After 15 to 30 minutes the water begins to cloud or turn rust colored A water softening system will not ...

Page 23: ...circuit to electrical outlet display and read Program Memory section NOTE The electrical Electrical outlet on a circuit that outlet for the softener should be continuously live so it cannot be can be switched off accidentally switched off Manual bypass valve in bypass position Be sure the bypass valve stem is positioned properly with the knob in the OUT position Observe instructions on the decal a...

Page 24: ...ardness 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 p...

Page 25: ... 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 Will go away after it runs for a while and is cloudy Error Code on control Wiring may have worked loose in Unplug transformer control Remove control cover release clips on side Check for loose incorrect wiring connections to electronic boa...

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Page 28: ...or register online at www geappliances com 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Cut here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our serv...

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Page 31: ...R BRINEWELL 1 0021 WS02X10009 WING NUT 1 4 20 1 0022 WS32X10002 TANK BRINEWELL ROUND 1 0023 WS02X10011 SCREW 1 4 20 NYLON 1 0024 WS32X10005 TANKBRINE RECTANGULAR 1 0025 WS18X10003 CLAMPHOSE 1 0026 WS22X10016 ADAPTER HOSE 1 0027 WS22X10017 GROMMET 1 0028 WS35X10002 GROUND CLAMP KIT 1 0029 WS15X10005 BRINE VALVE ASM 1 0030 WS35X10003 FLOAT STEM GUIDE ASM 1 0031 WS03X10006 CLIP 1 0032 WS15X10006 VALV...

Page 32: ...1 0119 WS03X10018 RETAINER 1 0120 WS03X10019 SEAL O RING 1 4 x3 8 2 0121 WS15X10010 BODY VALVE 1 0122 WS03X10020 SPRING 1 0123 WS22X10022 PLUG DRAIN SEAL 1 0130 WS35X10005 SEAL KIT 1 0132 WS22X10023 ADAPTER DRAIN HOSE 1 0133 WS03X10021 SEAL O RING 5 8 x 13 16 1 0134 WS03X10031 PLUG FLOW RINSE CONTROL 1 0135 WS03X10023 CLIP 1 0136 WS26X10003 CAM AND GEAR 1 0137 WS26X10004 BEARING 1 0138 WS26X10005 ...

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Page 35: ...re technician For service call 800 GE CARES Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Filters membranes or batteries Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God ...

Page 36: ...nt 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 qu...