GE GXSHC40N User Manual

WATER SOFTENING
SYSTEM
Safety Information ............. 2
Specifications
and Performance Claims ........ 3
About the Softener ............ 4
Before you Start ............... 7
Installation Requirements ....... 8
Installation Instructions .........11
Programming the Softener ......18
Care and Cleaning ............ 25
Routine Maintenance .......... 27
Before you call for Service ..... 28
Exploded View/Parts List ......34
Warranty (U.S.) ............... 38
Warranty (Canada) ........... 39
Consumer Support ............42
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_____________
Serial # _____________
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on the rim below the
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Model GXSHC40N
Systems tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for the chemical
reduction claims specified on page 3, and certified
to NSF/ANSI 372.
Systems Tested and Certified by the Water Quality
Association against CSA B483.1.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
AND INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

GE GXSHC40N Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	GXSHC40N
Category	Water Dispenser
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

Essential warnings and guidelines for safe operation and handling of the water softener.

Specifications and Performance Claims

Specifications

Technical details like capacity, flow rate, pressure limits, and water quality requirements.

Performance Claims

Verified claims for contaminant reduction and water quality standards.

About the Water Softener System

Service Operation and Recharge Cycles

Explanation of service operation, bypass, and recharge stages.

Before You Start

Installation Preparation and Tools

Key requirements, checks, tools, and materials needed before installation.

Installation Requirements

Location and Equipment Order

Considerations for installation location and correct equipment sequence.

Installation Instructions

Typical Installation Overview

Diagram illustrating the general layout and components for a typical installation.

Plumbing and Drain Connections

Steps for plumbing, drain hose installation, and system testing.

Valve Installation and Sanitization

Instructions for installing shutoff valve, accessing control board, and sanitizing.

Programming the Water Softener

Setting Time, Hardness, and Recharge

Guide to setting time, hardness level, and recharge starting time.

Salt Level and Display Features

Instructions for setting salt level and understanding display features.

Care and Cleaning

Adjusting Water Hardness

How to adjust the blend knob to control water hardness output.

System Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for checking salt, refilling, and cleaning iron from the system.

Routine Maintenance

Nozzle Cleaning and Salt Bridge

Steps for cleaning nozzle/venturi and breaking salt bridges.

Before You Call For Service

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guide for common problems like no soft water, hard water, or error codes.

Error Codes and Diagnostics

Explanation of error codes and the system's self-diagnostic functions.

Exploded View

Parts List

Water Softening System Limited Warranty (U.S.)

Consumer Support