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GE GXOF18K User Manual

GE GXOF18K
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General Electric Company
Appliance Park, Louisville, KY40225
Water Softening
System............................1
Owner’s Manual & installation instructions
Model GXOF18K
Sistema Suavizante
de Agua..........................21
Manual del Propietario e Instrucciones de Instalación
Modelos GXOF18K
Waterverzachter
Systeem..........................44
Gebruikers en Installatie Handleiding
Model GXOF18K
Système Adoucisseur
D’eau..............................65
Manuel du Proprietaire et Directives D’Installation.
Model GXOF18K
7310993 Rev B
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GE GXOF18K Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelGXOF18K
CategoryWater Dispenser
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Information

Safety Precautions

Guidelines and warnings for safe handling and operation of the water softening system.

Proper Installation Guidelines

Ensuring correct placement, grounding, and connection for safe and effective operation.

Installation Instructions

Unpacking and Inspection

Checking the softener for shipping damage or lost parts before installation.

Installation Recommendations

Key guidelines for a successful installation, including code compliance and system setup.

Planning and Location

Deciding on pipe connections, location, power requirements, and necessary tools.

Tools and Materials Required

Listing of necessary tools and materials for performing the installation.

Step-by-Step Installation Procedures

Install Bypass Valve and Plumbing

Connecting the bypass valve, plumbing the inlet/outlet pipes, and ensuring proper flow direction.

Connect Drain and Overflow Hoses

Attaching drain hoses for the softener valve and brine tank overflow to a suitable drain.

Grounding, Flushing, and Testing

Ensuring proper grounding, expelling air, and checking for water leaks after installation.

Add Water, Salt, and Connect Power

Filling the brine tank with water and salt, and connecting the electrical power supply.

Programming the Control

Set Present Time of Day

Entering the current time to ensure accurate operation and scheduling.

Set Water Hardness

Inputting the water's hardness level for optimal softening performance.

Set Recharge Time and Salt Level

Configuring the automatic recharge schedule and the salt level for regeneration.

About the Water Softener System

Service Operation

Understanding how the system provides soft water through ion exchange.

Automatic Hard Water Bypass

How hard water is supplied automatically during the recharge cycle.

Recharge Cycles Explained

Details on the stages of the recharge process: Fill, Brining, Brine Rinse, Backwash, Fast Rinse.

Breaking a Salt Bridge

Identifying and resolving hard salt crusts that prevent brine formation.

Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly

Maintaining the component responsible for drawing brine for proper system function.

Care and Cleaning

Checking Salt Level and Refilling

Monitoring salt levels and refilling the tank for continuous soft water supply.

Cleaning Iron Out of the System

Procedures for removing iron deposits and maintaining resin bed efficiency.

Troubleshooting Tips

Common No Soft Water Problems

Troubleshooting common issues like low salt, incorrect bypass, or hardness settings.

Water Hardness and Slippery Feel Issues

Addressing problems like intermittent hardness or slippery water feel after installation.

System Malfunctions and Error Codes

Diagnosing issues like no regeneration, cloudiness, or error codes on the control.

Blue Light Indicator Status

Understanding blue light signals for system status and alerts.

Parts List

Component Diagrams

Visual representations of all system components with reference numbers.

Parts Catalog Listing

Detailed listing of part numbers and quantities for the water softener system.

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