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.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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If you have any questions or concerns when installing or maintaining
your water softener, call our toll free number at 800-952-5039 (US)
or 866-777-7627 (Canada), or visit GEAppliances.com. When you
call, please be prepared to provide the model and serial number
of your product. This information can be found on the rating decal
located on the rim under the salt cover.
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
Systems tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 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
Model GXSHC40N
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
ESPAÑOL
Write the model and
serial numbers here:
Model # _____________
Serial # _____________
To find these numbers,
lift the cover and look
on the rim below the
control panel.
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