GE GNUT05Z01 User's Manual
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1. The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week eee Safety ii In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away 7 td pert epair service is only a phone call away r V Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 D jars TDD 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility ii Qi gt Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires A ing Tips es Wee Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 EE le ee Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts aS E or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation N Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE follow Troubh ce these steps First contact the people who serviced your appliance If you are still not pleased write all the deta2. in upside down Take the cartridge out and check for correct orientation Repeat steps 2 through 8 for filter II Turn on the filtered water faucet Then slowly open the water supply saddle valve and allow the filter housing to fill While it is filling press the filter vent valve to release air in the filter ll Close the filtered water faucet Then check for leaks between the sump and the head NOTE If leaking turn off the water supply and turn on the filtered water faucet or press the vent valve to depressurize the filter Disassemble the filter and check the o ring for cuts flat spots etc and sealing surfaces for foreign material Clean the o ring and lightly lubricate with clean silicone grease Carefully press into the groove in the sump If you are replacing the batteries remove properly discard and install two new AA alkaline batteries in the battery pack Removing the batteries or momentarily disconnecting the leadwires resets the six month electronic timer The filter cartridges contain activated carbon a black powder When new turn on the filtered water faucet and allow the fine harmless carbon particles to purge from the cartridge Turn off the faucet when you no longer see the particles in the filtered water UOR UONI JES Gui I PINGLI SUO ASS AUOT li Emo MO Inf ti lo o Jellal eleg ing 10 About the water filtration system Flush Procedure Whenever wate
3. GE Appliances Faucet GNUT05Z01 GNUV10Z01 GNUL30201 Water Filtration System 7178896 Part No 215C1002P006 1 Pub No 49 5804 Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use the water system That s important because your system will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on the sump bracket GE amp You A Service Partnership Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service However did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in justa few minutes This Owner s M anual can tell you how Read this M anual le Inside you will find many help
4. ad to relieve the pressure in the system or open the filtered water faucet Remove the sump using the sump wrench tool provided from the filter head by rotating the sump as shown in the below illustration Be careful the sump may be full of water Be sure to keep the large o ring seal O ring seal Tum sump wrench tool provided clockwise eT oa ee TURN SUMP TT TO REMOVE Filter 3 If you are replacing a filter cartridge remove and discard the used filter cartridge f Be sure the inside of the sump is clean Thoroughly wash the inside of the sump with hot soapy water and rinse j Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge and insert the filter cartridge in the sump Some cartridges fit either way while others fit only one way Observe markings on the cartridge NOTE The water filtration system uses two different types of filter cartridges Be sure to install them correctly The sediment taste and odor filter FXUS should always be placed in the filter I sump Lightly lubricate the o ring seal in the sump with clean silicone grease Be sure it is fully seated in its groove Hold the sump up to the filter head aligning the center hole in the cartridge with the protrusion on the bottom of the head Being careful not to cross thread rotate the sump onto the filter head and tighten securely using the sump wrench tool provided NOTE If the sump will not tighten up to the head you may have the cartridge
5. ful hints on how to use and maintain your water system properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your system Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips ES You ll find many answers to common problems here If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If You Need Service If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Safety Information 4 Specification Guidelines 5 LOULOU JES Operating Instructions Using the System 6 Filter Cartridge Replacement 8 Eu SUOI Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 10 li Gugooysem oL Customer Service Warranty Information 15 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover 2N PSG IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING on jons Safety l Qoerating li ing Tips Tr For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of property damage or personal injury Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes You must follow
6. hould be replaced immediately If the system is also for lead or chemical contaminant removal it is MORE IMPORTANT to replace the cartridges at least every six months NOTE If the water supply contains high amounts of sediments the carbon filters may plug with them reducing filtered water flow to the system faucet Cartridge replacement is needed to restore flow Electronic Indicator Light The electronic indicator light on the base of the faucet is a six month timer that shows you when to replace the filter cartridges When the battery pack is first installed the indicator light will light briefly to show that the electronics are operating If this does not happen the batteries could be installed backwards or the leadwires are not connected LOIELLLORU KS Indicator light After about six months the indicator light begins to flash It is time to replace the filter cartridges When replacing the filter cartridges also replace the batteries in the battery pack Two AA batteries are required Gui I PINGI SUO SON ps AUOT DO sdy AugooysermoL Inf fi lo o Jellal ele g About the water filtration system Filter Cartridge Replacement A CAUTION Never remove the sumps when water pressure is in the water filtration system Close the water supply saddle valve to the filter See the Installation Instructions for saddle valve location Press the vent valve on the top of the filter I he
7. ils including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Printed in Louisville KY 597 CG
8. ion System Many bad tastes and or odors are removed from water using activated carbon filter cartridges They are most often used to remove a chlorine taste and smell They can also reduce other undesirable elements from drinking water supplies such as organic chemical contaminants and lead NOTE Small amounts of hydrogen sulfide noticeable as rotten egg odor may be reduced by taste and odor filters for a short time but the carbon media is quickly exhausted Other water conditioning equipment is usually required for the continuous treatment of hydrogen sulfide The GE waiter filtration system uses two filter cartridges s Filter I FXUS a sediment taste and odor filter cartridge I Reduces unpleasant tastes odors dirt rust and sediments SUOI Reduces 95 chlorine for 1500 gallons of water 20 micron activated carbon Filter II Options FXUT a deluxe taste and odor filter cartridge Reduces unpleasant tastes and odors Reduces 99 chlorine for 3000 gallons of water 20 micron granular activated carbon FXUV an organic chemical contaminants filter cartridge Reduces certain organic chemical contaminants like pesticides and herbicides li Eos ONO Reduces 95 chemical contaminant for 500 gallons of water Reduces 99 chlorine for 500 gallons of water 20 micron granular activated carbon FXUL a lead filter cartridge Reduces 90 lead for 1000 gallons of water Reduces 99 chlorine for 1000 gallo
9. ns we can contact you should you require or need more in the unlikely service Our service information call the event of a safety number is GE Answer Center modification 800 GE CARES 800 626 2000 800 432 2737 Product Model Serial WATER TREATMENT Lipp tp pp tt pt lu Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the card below to ensure that your product is registered Consumer Product Ownership Registration Product Model Serial WATER TREATMENT Loi i tp pp pt JL Mr Ms Mrs Miss First Name l l ji Last Name Street Address i Apt City Zip State Code i Date Placed In Use Month Day Lu Year Phone E B Number GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky 40225 GE Water Filtration System Warranty Gm 1 warranty service provided by our SmartWater Authorized O eg Servicer Network For service call 800 GE CARES 0 UOU NES For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the Water Filtration System which fails due to From the date of the a defect in materials or workmanship During this full original purchase one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home
10. ns of water 10 20 micron carbon block Maximum Supply Water Pressure 125 pounds per square inch psi Minimum Maximum Supply Water Temperature 40 100 F Inlet Outlet 3 8 NPT fittings and tubing included Maximum Filtered Water Flow 0 6gpm Depending on the treatment needed for a specific water supply the water filtration system can be customized using any combination of the preceding filter cartridges 5 SOON Ups AUOT lo o Igollg plaie g ing About the water filtration system Using the water filtration system and about the filter cartridge The countertop faucet dispenses the filtered drinking water when opened It has a hand operated spring loaded closed lever to prevent waste You can keep the faucet open by pushing upward on the lever to lock it against the faucet spout Oo Ft Filtered water faucet LOCK OPEN OPEN PIN L J Filter Cartridge Life Several variables determine how long the cartridges will last in your water filter system These include How much water you use How much sediment taste and or odor lead or other unwanted substance is in the water No matter which water filter system you have you should replace the cartridges every six months when indicated by the electronic indicator light on the base In extremely poor water supplies you may notice the return of the unwanted substance in your water before the six months In this case the cartridges s
11. r of unknown quality is passed through the GE Water Filtration System filter elements should be discarded and the filtration system flushed Circumstances that may require flushing the system are Boil Water Advisory Flooding of the GE Water Filtration System Long term non use The procedure for flushing the GE Water Filtration System is See Filter Cartridge Replacement section on page 8 and follow steps 1 2 3 and 4 Next reinstall the sumps without the filter elements turn water on and flush water through the faucet for one minute Then turn water off remove sumps empty water out of sumps and install new filter elements Follow steps 6 9 on page 9 Filter Cartridge Replacement section to complete Before you call for service l Troubleshooting Tips Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service Problem Water contains tiny black particles Water has air bubbles and is cloudy Indicator light on the faucet base is flashing Indicator light on the faucet base is not working Chlorine taste and or odor in the product water Possible Causes New filter cartridges contain activated carbon which is a harmless black powder Air in system after installation Six months usage has occurred This is the maximum life of the filter cartridges Faucet base leadwire not connected to battery UOR UOI NES What To Do Turn on the filtered water fauce
12. service to replace the defective part g What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you Filter cartridges membranes or 8 how to use the product batteries Improper installation Replacement of house fuses or Failure of the product if it is resetting of circuit breakers abused misused or used for other Damage to the product caused by than the intended purpose or used accident fire floods or acts of God commercially Incidental or consequential damage to Use of this product where water is personal property caused by possible microbiologically unsafe or of defects with this appliance i unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system such as single user wells or other non public water systems not regulated by federal or state health and safety requirements This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General 15 ion Service Telephone Numbers Yam GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 ESS
13. t and allow these harmless carbon particles to purge from the cartridge Turn off the faucet when the water is clear Eu Will go away after water runs for a while Replace both filters and batteries in the battery pack i Connect pack leadwire Batteries may need Observe orientation to be replaced or markings on the holder they may have been and install correctly installed incorrectly Replace batteries if old Leadwires damaged Inspect and repair as needed The filter cartridges no Replace both cartridges longer removing chlorine and batteries in the from the water supply battery pack 11 Notes GE Appliances Consumer Product Ownership Registration Important Mail Today Place in an envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner s your Consumer registration below Manual carefully Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today in a safe place It operate your new Have the peace of contains informa appliance properly mind of knowing tion you will need Ifyou have questio
14. these guidelines as you install the water filtration system Use the water filtration system on a potable safe to drink home COLD water supply only The filter cartridges will not purify the water or make it safe to drink Do notuse on a hot water supply 100 F max SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system such as single user wells or other non public water systems not regulated by federal or state health and safety requirements PROPER INSTALLATION This water filtration system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used If you did not receive Installation Instructions you can receive one by calling us toll free at the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Install or store where it will not 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 AWARNING Discard all unused and packaging material after installation Your water filtration system will withstand up to 125 pounds per square inch psi water pressure If your house water supply pressure is higher than 100 psi install a pressure reducing valve before installing the water filtration system SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES About the Water Filtrat
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