Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Drain Connections ..7, 8 Model GNSF35Z Important Recommendations . . .3 Installation Instructions ..3–5 Planning and Location ..4 Programming the Timer .
Page 2: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of WARNING! electric shock, property damage or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS s Check and comply with your state and local s Keep the salt hole cover in place on the softener codes.
Page 3: 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 Small parts, needed to install the softener, are on Be sure to check the entire softener for any a skin-packed cardboard piece.
Page 4: Planning And Location
Installation instructions. Plan How You Will Install the Softener See Typical Installation Illustration, Fig. 1. Use this as a You must first decide how to run in and out pipes guide when planning your particular installation. to the softener. Look at the house main water pipe Be sure to direct the incoming hard water supply to the at the point where you will connect the softener.
Page 5 Typical Installation Illustration Fig. 1 Soft water Hard water Hard water to outside faucets 120-volt outlet Union (2) (not supplied) Installation nut (2) 24V transformer Hard water Copper tube, 3/4″ (2) Soft water Washer (2) Bypass Valve Salt hole • Pull out for soft water service cover •...
Page 6: Step-By-Step Instructions
Step-by-step installation instructions. • Turn off the gas or electric supply to the water heater, in the possibility that the Clip Fig. 3A water heater may be drained while draining pipes. • Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house water pipes. •...
Page 7: Installation Instructions Drain Connections
CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE Fig. 4B 1/4″ NPT threads 1/2″ O.D. • To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, use a hacksaw to cut the barbed end from copper tube (not Barbs the drain fitting as shown in Fig. 4B. Rotate the drain fitting so the cutting blade clears furnished) the valve housing to prevent damage to valve.
Page 8 Step-by-step installation instructions. Programming the Control SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER 1. Press the SELECT button until UP (+) SmartWater Softener System HARDNESS appears in the display. button Display 2. Press UP or DOWN button to set your water hardness DOWN (-) button number in the display.
Page 9: Programming The Timer
Optional Control Settings ERROR SIGNALS DAYS TO EMPTY If there is an error code detected, the display The controller display has several options and features. will flash Err to signal that the softener HARDNESS requires service. SYSTEM/ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS See page 15 for information to assist in troubleshooting This display contains system diagnostics error codes.
Page 10: Sanitizing
Step-by-step installation instructions. Sanitizing Procedures Fig. 8 Care is taken at the factory to keep your softener clean Salt hole cover and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not removed infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow.
Page 11: Specifications/Dimensions
Specifications/Dimensions GNSF35Z Rated capacity* (see rating label on water softener) Rated efficiency** (see rating label on water softener) Amount of high capacity resin (lbs/cu. ft) 48.9/.94 Resin tank nominal size (in., dia. x height) 9 x 40 Service flow rate (gpm)
Page 12: Service
About the water softener system. Soft water Hard water Service When the water softening system is providing After a period of time, the resin beads Salt storage soft water, it is called “Service.” During become coated with hard minerals and they tank (salt service, hard water flows from the house have to be cleaned.
Page 13: Breaking A Salt Bridge
Breaking a Salt Bridge Push tool into salt bridge to break 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.
Page 14: Features
About the water softener system. 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 recharge is needed, a regeneration (recharge) begins at the next recharge start time. During a recharge, RECHARGE NOW flashes until the recharge is over.
Page 15 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 or wiring...
Page 16 Service Rating code appears in the display. Motor For correct water softening system Position operation, the model code must be F35 for model GNSF35Z. switch Sensor To reset the code, press the UP or DOWN button until the housing correct number shows.
Page 17 Service: Manually Advance Regeneration Check This check verifies proper operation of the NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, elevated drain hose may cause back pressure, regeneration flow rates and other controller stopping brine draw.
Page 18: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the water softening system. Checking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each Use clean water softening salts only, at least 99.5% and every regeneration. The water for making pure.
Page 19: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service. . . www.GEAppliances.com 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 20: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service. . . Troubleshooting Tips 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.
Page 21 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Resin beads showing Cracked distributor •Call for service. up in drinking water •Unit plumbed backward—water supply connected and sink to softener outlet. Sounds you might hear •This is normal. Running water from the unit...
Page 22: Parts List/Catalog
Parts list. Model: GNSF35Z03...
Page 23 Parts list. www.GEAppliances.com...
Page 24 Parts catalog. GENERAL ELECTRIC PARTS CATALOG 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 25 Parts catalog. www.GEAppliances.com 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″...
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Page 29: Product Registration
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Page 31: Warranty
Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call date is needed to obtain service 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of:...
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