GE GXUL30Z User's Manual
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3. 215C1002P007 1 Pub No 49 5830 1 10 97 cc 7186849 Safety Information Operating Instructions 4 7 Specification Guidelines Using the System cece ees Filter Cartridge Replacement Flush Procedure issues Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service Customer Service Product Registration suu Wanay PT ENDS Service Telephone Numbers Jo ccc 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 new 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 x Vis x N QN IM PORTANT Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this product If you cannot find it please send in the duplicate card printed in the back of this manual FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on the sump bracket Stap
4. ctronic 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 may be installed backwards or the leadwires are not connected After about six months the indicator light begins to flash Itis time to replace the filter cartridges When replacing the filter cartridges also replace the batteries in the battery pack Two AA batteries are required Indicator light About the water filtration system Filter Cartridge Installation or 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 head 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 Vent valve Cartridge TURN SUM P TO INSTALL Turn sump wrench tool TURN SUM P provided clockwise h TO REMOVE Sump VT Filter I H If you are replacing a filter cartridge remove and di
5. he Filter Cartridge Replacement section to complete Before you call for service 9 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 Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service 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 The faucet base leadwire is not connected to the battery pack leadwire Batteries may need to be replaced or they may have been installed incorrectly Leadwires damaged The filter cartridges are no longer removing chlorine from the water supply W hat To Do Turn on the filterered water faucet and allow these harmless carbon particles to purge from the cartridge Turn off the faucet when the water is clear Will go away after water runs for a while Replace both filter cartridges and batteries in the battery pack Connect Observe orientation markings on the holder and install correctly Replace batteries if they are old Inspect and repair as needed Replace both filter cartridges and batteries in the battery pack GE Service P
6. ice 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 state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 1 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions o I S S o S I S ir 4S e E Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Service Telephone Numbers 12 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility 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 Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual co
7. ide 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 water filtration system uses two filter cartridges The filters are sold separately for model GXEM 01Z01 Filter I I FXUS a sediment taste and odor filter cartridge Reduces unpleasant tastes odors dirt Filter IT Optional filter choices IIa FXUT a deluxe taste and odor filter cartridge 3000 gallons rust and sediments Reduces unpleasant tastes and odors 2 micron activated carbon eredu aeoe O 20 micron granular activated carbon IIb FXUV an organic chemical reduction filter cartridge 500 gallons Reduces 95 of organic chemicals as specified on the Performance Data Sheet Reduces 99 chlorine 20 micron granular activated carbon Hc FXUL a lead cyst filter cartridge 1000 gallons Reduces 99 lead Reduces 99 chlorine Absolute one micron carbon block Reduces 99 99 filterable cysts such as cryptosporidium and giardia Reduces turbidity by 99 Minimum M aximum Supply Water Pressure 40 125 pounds per square inch psi Minimum M aximum Supply Water Temperature 40 100 F Inlet Outlet 3 8 NPT fittings and tubing included M aximum Filtered Water Flow 0 6 gpm Depending on the treatme
8. le sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful 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 You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORM ATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A W A R N N G J For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of property damage or personal injury W SAFETY PRECAUTIONS E Check with your local public works department A WARNING Do not use with water that is N for plumbing codes You must follow these microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality E guidelines as you install the water filtration without adequate disinfection before or after system the system Systems certified for cyst reduction E Use the water filtration system on a potable may be used on disinfected water that may contain safe to drink home COLD water supply only filte
9. nt needed for a specific water supply the water filtration system can be customized using any combination of the preceding filter cartridges About the water filtration system Using the water filtration system and about the filter cartridge The countertop faucet dispenses 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 Filtered water faucet T k Filter Cartridge Life Several variables determine how long the cartridges will last in your water filter system These include 1 ud much water you use n much sediment taste and or odor lead or other unw anted 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 are up In this case the cartridges should be replaced immediately If the system is also for lead or chemical contaminant removal it is MORE IM PORTANT 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 Ele
10. omer 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 Read your Owner s your Consumer the registration Manual carefully Product Ownership below store this It will help you Registration today document in a safe operate your new Have the peace of place It contains appliance properly mind of knowing we information you If you have questions can contact you in will need should or need more the unlikely event of you require service information call the a safety modification Our service number GE Answer Center is 800 GE CARES 800 626 2000 800 452 2737 Model Number Serial Number o p p a pad a p a a a d ba a a a a a a J Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number o p Lp LL d p dL ag p d La ad ad a ar a J Mr Ms Mrs Miss First Name Last Name Street Address Zip State Code Date Placed In Use a Day Year Phone Number E 7 Month HOTPOINT RGA GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky 40225 10 GE Water Filtration System Warranty For se
11. rable cysts The filter cartridges will not purify the water or make it safe to drink E Do not use on a hot water supply 100 F max e 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 Bl Install or store where it will not be exposed to E Your water filtration system will withstand up to temperatures below freezing or exposed to any type 125 pounds per square inch psi water pressure of weather Water freezing in the system will break If your house water supply pressure is higher than it Do not attempt to treat water over 100 F 100 psi install a pressure reducing valve before installing the water filtration system WARNING Discard all unused and packaging material after installation Small parts remaining after installation could be a choke hazard vil SP 7 Read and follow this Safety Information carefully ON SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Specification guidelines 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 odor They can also reduce other undesirable elements from drinking water supplies such as organic chemical contaminants and lead NOTE Small amounts of hydrogen sulf
12. rotection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include Backed by GE We ll Cover Any Appliance All brands covered Unlimited service calls A n YW h ere A n yti me m All parts and labor costs included No out of pocket expenses No hidden deductibles One 800 number to call You will be completely satished with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 a ea a ee ee gr ee a i ee so a SS a ee tas a a es Se eS St Ss So a as SI es Ss i E SS as es ea es Se ss Se es Ss a Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Cust
13. rvice call 800 GE CARES cA All warranty service provided by our SmartWater Authorized Servicer Network Any part of the Water Filtration System excluding filters which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this limited one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor For The Period Of GE Will Replace At No Charge To You One Year From the date of the original purchase does not include service trip to home to replace the defective part What GE Will Not Cover E Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product E Improper installation Bl Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially lll Use of this product where water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts E Filter cartridges or batteries E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers E Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God ll Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance 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 serv
14. scard the used filter cartridge Filter I 4 Be sure the inside of the sump is clean Thoroughly wash the inside of the sump with hot soapy water and rinse 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 J sump 0 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 6 Being careful not to cross thread rotate the sump onto the filter head and tighten securely by hand NOTE If the sump will not tighten up to the head you may have the cartridge in upside down Take the cartridge out and check for correct orientation y Repeat steps 2 through 8 for Filter II lj 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 H Close the filtered water faucet Then check for leaks between the sump and the head NOTE If leaking turn off the water supply and t
15. urn 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 u 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 IJ The filter cartridges contain activated carbon a black powder When new turn on the filtered water faucet for ten minutes to allow the fine harmless carbon par cles to purge from the cartridge Flush Procedure Whenever water 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 E Doil water advisory E Flooding of the GE water filtration system E Long term non use The procedure for flushing the GE water filtration system Is E See Filter Cartridge Replacement section and follow steps 1 2 3 and 4 BI Next reinstall the sumps without the filter elements turn water on and flush water through the faucet for one minute E hen turn water off remove sumps empty water out of sumps and install new filter elements Follow steps 6 9 in t
16. ver 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 Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Printed in Louisville KY
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