GE PNSF35B, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...1 Step by step instructions 7 11 Tools and materials required 5 Unpacking and inspection 4 Operating Instructions Tips Breaking a salt bridge 13 Cleaning the nozzle and venturi assembly 14 Electronic...

Page 2: ...ED SERVICE 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 y...

Page 3: ...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 Exces...

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 ins...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...d water Close the inlet and outlet valves Open the bypass valve SALT GOES HERE Brinewell INLET Washer 2 Copper tube 3 4 2 Installation nut 2 Bypass Valve Pull out for service Push in for bypass NOTE T...

Page 7: ...e manner use pipe hangers to keep the weight off of the valve fittings 4 CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE Use the provided drain hose 20 length included to attach to the valve drain fitting To kee...

Page 8: ...er faucet 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 yo...

Page 9: ...GE NOW RECHARGE TONIGHT Display TOUCH or HOLD button SELECT button DOWN button UP button PRESENT TIME PM RECHARGE AM TIME PM RECHARGE TONIGHT SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY NOTE If the words PRESENT TIME do...

Page 10: ...TANT 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...

Page 11: ...e GXSF23 31 2 6 8 x 35 50 3 20 125 15 120 3 3 19 12 1 8 1 8 PNSF35 49 4 95 10 x 35 100 6 20 125 15 120 3 3 19 12 2 3 2 3 These systems conform to WQA S 100 98 for the specific capacity claims as verif...

Page 12: ...ou should avoid using HOT water because the water heater will fill with the hard water Fill Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the hard minerals from resin beads To make...

Page 13: ...ay 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 st...

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 sma...

Page 15: ...power is restored you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing All other settings are maintained and never require resetting unless a change is desired If the time is flashing a...

Page 16: ...04 ERR 05 POSSIBLE DEFECT motor position motor position control inoperative switch inoperative switch or PWA or wiring wiring harness harness wiring harness control control control or connection PWA P...

Page 17: ...ious reasons This information is retained by the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the control Press and hold the UP button to display the number of days this control has had...

Page 18: ...brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level over an extended period of time NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water from contacting salt See Care and cleaning of the wate...

Page 19: ...Crystal Red Out brand salt 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 Wi...

Page 20: ...ectrical outlet observe the faceplate time display and read Program Electrical outlet on a circuit that can Memory section NOTE The electrical outlet for the softener be switched off should be continu...

Page 21: ...t 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 s...

Page 22: ...on 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 inco...

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Page 25: ...tection 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...

Page 26: ...r 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 contac...

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Page 29: ...0020 WS31X10011 COVER BRINEWELL 1 1 0021 WS02X10009 WING NUT 1 4 20 1 1 0022 WS32X10002 TANK BRINEWELL ROUND 1 1 0023 WS02X10011 SCREW 1 4 20 NYLON 1 1 0024 WS32X10005 TANKBRINE RECTANGULAR 1 WS32X10...

Page 30: ...VALVE 1 1 0122 WS03X10020 SPRING 1 1 0123 WS22X10022 PLUG DRAIN SALT 1 1 0130 WS35X10005 SEAL KIT 1 1 0132 WS22X10023 ADAPTER DRAIN HOSE 1 1 0133 WS03X10021 O RING 5 8 X 13 16 1 1 0134 WS03X10031 PLU...

Page 31: ...e 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 th...

Page 32: ...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 Mas...