GE 215c1002p004-4 User's Manual
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1. The system includes an electronic faucet assembly with an integrated water testing feature When water is taken from the faucet a green indicator light means TDS removal is within the specified limits and that water quality is good The prefilter and postfilter are replaceable cartridges The carbon prefilter removes chlorine while also filtering sediments The postfilter removes any other undesirable tastes and odors before you use the water Prefilter Water from the cold supply pipe is directed to the prefilter cartridge which is inside the sump The prefilter is a replaceable sediment cartridge containing activated carbon The cartridge removes sand silt dirt other sediments and up to 2 0 ppm of chlorine from the feed water The prefilter reduces chlorine in the feed water because CHLORINE DESTROYS THE REVERSE OSM OSIS M EM BRANE Filtered clean chlorine reduced water flows from the prefilter to the Reverse Osmosis cartridge ras torage Tank The storage area holds up to 2 1 gallons of product water A diaphragm inside the tank keeps water pressurized when the tank is full for fast flow to the faucet when drinking water is needed Check Valve A check valve is built into one end of the Reverse Osmosis housing under the tee fitting The check valve prevents a backward flow of product water from the storage area A backward flow could cause the Reverse Osmosis membrane to rupture 4 utomatic Shutoff Assembly To conserve water2. the drinking water system has an automatic shutoff When the storage tank has filled to capacity and the drinking water faucet is closed pressure closes the shutoff Water flow to the Reverse Osmosis housing is shut off until drinking water is used again and pressure drops in the Reverse Osmosis system Reverse Osmosis housing U pin Lock washer Automatic shutoff assembly Reverse Osmosis cartridge inside cartridge sump xing lt 4 O lt Postfiter CA RL A Inlet cover Sump p gt es Tum sump this way to remove py Reverse Osmosis Cartridge The cartridge inside the Reverse Osmosis housing includes a tightly wound special membrane Water is forced through the cartridge where the membrane removes the dissolved solids and organic matter High quality product water exits the Reverse Osmosis housing and goes to the storage tank Reject water with the dissolved solids and organic matter leaves the housing and is discharged to the drain through 14 tubing iy Postilter After leaving the storage area but before going to the system faucet product water goes to the postfilter which is inside the sump The postfilter is also a replaceable sediment cartridge that contains activated carbon Any remaining tastes odors or sediments are removed from product water by the postfilter Clean high quality drinking water flows through the tubing and to the system faucet flow Control The flow control regulates the f
3. _ _ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS E Check with your state and local public works Ss department for plumbing and sanitation codes Please consult your dentist if you have questions fy WN oe must follow these guidelines as you install the A WARNING Do notuse with water thatis everse Osmosis system Using a qualified installer ES l or ie recommended microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after H If house water pressure is over the maximum 125 the system Systems certified for cyst reduction pounds per square inch install a pressure reducing may be used on disinfected water that may contain valve in the water supply line to the Reverse Osmosis filterable cysts This Reverse Osmosis unit contains system a replaceable membrane cartridge treatment Mi Be sure the water supply conforms with the component critical for effective reduction of s inat o Sn PPY ne si Total Dissolved Solids The water should be tested pecification guidelines If the water supply conditions Pres ee j fi gee periodically to verify that the system is performing are unknown contact your municipal water company ais Ba f g satisfactorily This system is acceptable for Orya cathe de parine t Astr treatment of influent concentrations of no more contaminants in your area and a list of laboratories i MOENS soci certified by your state to analyze drinking water batts og oiiae An sine Laren 7 8 i combinatio
4. membrane cartridge control screen prefilter postfilter and batteries in the electronics box This is normal Completely drain system and allow to refill Use sanitizing procedures Replace the prefilter and postfilter Inspect and eliminate restriction or plug It is important that there are no dips loops or low spots in the drain line from the faucet air gap to the drain pipe Refer to Installation Instructions for proper drain connection If drain line adapter was used as the drain point periodic inspection cleaning is recommended Water flow rate will be lower than your regular faucet Increase water pressure precondition the water etc as needed to conform before doing maintenance on the Reverse Osmosis system Replace the prefilter If rate does not increase replace the postfilter Reverse Osmosis cartridge flow control screen and batteries in the electronics box GE Service Protection 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 s Backed by GE We ll Cover Any Appliance All brands covered Unlimited service calls Anyw here Anytime All parts and labor costs included No out of pocket expenses No hidden deductibles One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may re
5. replace the sump make sure the o ring valve seal is in place on the prefilter head and tighten securely by hand 9 Close the RO water faucet Open the water supply valve turn counterclockwise to the Reverse Osmosis system Allow system to fill for one minute u Open the RO water faucet and allow water to flow for 10 minutes through the Reverse Osmosis system Close RO water faucet for one minute and then open faucet and allow water to flow approximately 10 minutes until bleach odor is gone L Turn off the water supply valve turn clockwise to the Reverse Osmosis system After water flow stops leave the RO water faucet open Be sure hands have been cleaned with anti bacterial soap Repeat steps 1 6 and 8 however reinstall the cartridges instead of removing them NOTE The Reverse Osmosis cartridge o ring end is notched and may need to be rotated during reinstallation for proper fit 13 After installing reinstalling cartridges close RO water faucet and open water supply valve turn counterclockwise Check for leaks Reverse Osmosis housing pin Lock washer Reverse Osmosis cartridge Sump Wrench Inlet cover Turn sump this way to remove Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system Flow Control and Screen The flow control regulates the flow of water H Ifyou are replacing the flow control and Check valve tee through the Reverse Osmosis cartridge at the screen discard them Ifyou are c
6. the new Reverse Osmosis cartridge NOTE The Reverse Osmosis cartridge o ring end is notched and may need to be rotated during reinstallation for proper fit 9 Replace the inlet cover Lightly lubricate the o ring seal with only clean silicone grease W Insert the u pin and install the lock washer LL Turn on the water supply Check for leaks IZ Purge the Reverse Osmosis system Go to the Purging the Reverse Osmosis System section A CAUTION The Reverse Osmosis cartridge contains a food grade preservative that should be purged from the system before first use or whenever the Reverse Osmosis cartridge is replaced The preservative will give product water an unpleasant taste and odor After the tank has filled takes about four hours open the system faucet until the bladder is empty After four of these drainings the system is ready to make product water for your use NOTE Lights may not operate properly until the system has been allowed to refill the tank Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis System Sanitize upon installation of the Reverse Osmosis system and after servicing inner parts including replacement of prefilter postfilter and the Reverse Osmosis cartridge Be sure you clean your hands with anti bacterial soap before handling inner parts of the system A CAUTION Before sanitizing be sure to remove all cartridges as follows Chlorine will destroy the Reverse Osmosis cartridge H Be sure the water supply valve t
7. GE Appliances Reverse Osmosis Filtration System PNRV12ZBL01 Reverse Osmosis Unit Storage Tank Part No 215C1002P004 4 Pub No 49 5802 4 5 98 cc 7178901 Safety Information 3 Operating Instructions 4 10 Specification Guidelines 4 Care and Cleaning of the Reverse Osmosis System sees e eee 7 10 Cartridge Replacement 7 Prefilter and Postfilter Cartridge Replacement sss nrias reani ni serra 7 Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement aaaea 8 Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis e EIEEE 9 Flow Control and Screen 10 Purging the Reverse Osmosis SYSTEM eeisikespiretoitoioiies 10 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 11 12 Customer Service Product Registration 13 14 WANG i eectcicaie ae tiewe race ae 15 Service Telephone NUD OPS 4 s5icaene ic so sentannacive ce has 16 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 W
8. 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 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 Service Satisfaction Ifyou 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 76 Printed in Louisville KY
9. alve and the water supply valve h turn counterclockwise Close the RO water H Unscrew the compression nut fau et 4 Remove flow control with a clean knife edge Remove screen a toothpick may be needed Purging the Reverse Osmosis System The Reverse Osmosis system M UST BE PURGED 4 Open the RO water faucet until the tank is AFTER INSTALLATION and WHEN THE REVERSE empty and flow stops OSM OSIS CARTRIDGE IS REPLACED After filling and emptying the storage tank H Make sure all tubing connections are Hi four times the system is ready to make tightened product water for your use Pg als sie the tanks valve er A WARNING The Reverse Osmosis cartridge Toone Watt appr aslo pane contains a food grade preservative that the water supply valve turn counterclockwise should be purged from the system before ever Osmosissysteri Carefully use The preservative will give product water check system for leaks an unpleasant taste and odor Hi Wait approximately four hours for storage tank to fill At that time carefully check all fittings and tubing connections again for any water leaks Drain line RO product water faucet 3 8 tubing marked FAUCET 4 A anes ledai i 0x connection E g E Battery Wear EE E Cold 1 4 tubing P holder marked WATER Storage tank SUPPLY shutoff valve 2 REVERSE OSM OSIS SYSTEM emma SINK Crap ai F Storage t
10. ank a ham Wool 10 Before you call for service Problem Sounds you might hear Water has air bubbles and is cloudy Amber FILTER light on the faucet base is flashing Amber RO light flashing NOTE Disregard initial or occasional short periods of this flashing light Indicator lights on faucet base not working Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service Possible Causes Running water from the unit to a drain Air in system after installation Six months or 900 gallons of product water usage has occurred Low usage of the Reverse Osmosis product water The Reverse Osmosis cartridge is no longer removing the required amount of Total Dissolved Solids Water supply to the Reverse Osmosis system not within specifications Faucet base leadwire not connected to electronics box leadwire Battery pack not connected to electronics box Batteries installed incorrectly Batteries are weak Leadwires damaged What To Do This is normal Will go away after water runs for a while Replace the prefilter postfilter and batteries in the electronics box Open the RO water faucet and allow the system to drain Close the RO water faucet and allow the system to regenerate the water supply Replace the Reverse Osmosis cartridge flow control and screen Increase
11. ber RO light flashes the Reverse Osmosis cartridge must be replaced NOTE Disregard initial or short periods a few seconds of the flashing RO light Long periods of limited or non use can cause TDS levels to temporarily change Be sure you clean your hands with anti bacterial soap before handling inner parts of the system Be sure the water supply valve to the Reverse Osmosis system is turned off and the RO water faucet and storage tank are open Allow the system to drain completely this takes several minutes L Pull the Reverse Osmosis system out away from cabinet Leave tubing connected Place a dry towel under the Reverse Osmosis unit Using pliers remove the lock washer pull the u pin and remove the Reverse Osmosis housing inlet cover Save the lock washer for final assembly A CAUTION Failure to close the water supply valve or tank shutoff valve will cause water to spray or run when sumps are removed 3 Remove the lock washer pull the u pin and remove the inlet cover from the housing 4 Use pliers to pull the cartridge from the housing and discard the cartridge i Sanitize the system Go to the Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis System section and follow steps 4 through 11 Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system h Install new flow control and screen Go to the Flow Control and Screen section for directions u Pull the u pin and remove the inlet cover from the housing H Install
12. e appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home Ny M PORTANT Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is oa N packed with this product Ifyou cannot find it please send in the Q N 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 Staple 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 A video has been included with the product containing important use and care instructions 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 Ifyou 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 INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING J For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of A WARNING WW
13. e water supply valve until the pipes hands while handling inner parts of the system _ leave been flushed See the Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis System section E Extended non use of the Reverse Osmosis system If the system is not used for one week or more open the RO water faucet allow the system to drain Close the RO water faucet and allow the system to regenerate the water supply VAs x LON SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS property damage or personal injury E This product reduces fluoride in drinking water 7 Read and follow this Safety Information carefully Specification guidelines Product height 16 width 17 depth 6 The system makes a good supply of drinking water each day How much it will make depends primarily on these things ons L Feed water pressure pounds per square inch psi 40 125 2 Feed water temperature limits minimum maximum degrees F 40 100 E Water quality Maximum Total Dissolved Solids TDS parts per million ppm 2000 Water Softener Chart Maximum water hardness 6 9 pH grains per gallon gpg 10 For water with hardness greater than 10 grains at 6 9 pH the use ofa softener is recommended Failure to install a water softener will reduce the life of the Reverse Osmosis membrane See chart for additional information on the possible need for a water softener WATER SOFTENER RECOM MENDED Incoming Water ph Water Softener Maximum iron manganese
14. hecking the prt required rate so high quality product water is flow control screen and tubing for blockage 1 4 tubing R ae produced clean these parts of any debris Do not blow through the flow control it will contaminate When servicing the Reverse Osmosis cartridge eat check the flow control and tubing to make sure part the tube and surrounding surfaces are clean and ig Replace the screen by placing the cone end unrestricted A small cone shaped screen is into the elbow cap and carefully push it in located in front of the flow control to help keep it clean If the flow control is plugged with foreign particles the Reverse Osmosis cartridge cannot discharge minerals and impurities to the drain If this happens it will only take a short time for the T Install flow control and tighten compression system to plug nut by hand then another 14 turn with pliers DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AND DISTORT OR CRUSH THE TUBING AND FLOW CONTROL A CAUTION Do not force in further after you feel resistance Visually check to be sure itis properly positioned Drain elbow Make sure tank shutoff valve is closed water supply valve is closed turn clockwise and the RO water faucet is open Drain system until H Ifyou are replacing the Reverse Osmosis water stops flowing cartridge return to the Reverse Osmosis L Locate the plastic drain elbow next to the Cartridge Replacement instructions Otherwise bisas cheek wile tee open the tank v
15. hydrogen sulfide ppm not required 0 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 Chlorine in water supply INCOMING WATER HARDNESS GPG Allowable Feed water pH limits pH 4 10 Percent rejection of TDS minimum new membrane 92 Chlorine removed maximum of 2 0 ppm by the Reverse Osmosis prefilter regular changing of the prefilter is required Chlorine will destroy the Reverse Osmosis membrane Feed water at 50 psig and 77 F with 750 ppm sodium chloride Quality water production amount of waste water and percent rejection all vary with changes in pressure temperature and Total Dissolved Solids On average you should expect your Reverse Osmosis system to be able to deliver 12 gallons of product per day as tested by Water Quality Association Standard 300 Output according to ANSI NSF Standard 58 is 10 gallons per day Process water used per gallon of water produced is four gallons About the reverse osmosis system What the Reverse Osmosis System Does Reverse Osmosis removes Total Dissolved Solids TDS and organic matter from water by diffusing it through a special membrane The membrane separates minerals and impurities from the water and they g are flushed to the drain High quality product water goes directly to the drinking water faucet or to the storage tank The system makes a good supply of drinking water each day see Specification guidelines How much it makes depends on the feed water supply pressure temperature and quality
16. it product breakers E Improper installation E Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or E Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for sem ol God other than the intended purpose or used commercially E Incidental or consequential damage to personal property E Filters membranes or batteries 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 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 state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 15 Service Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week a 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
17. low of water through the Reverse Osmosis cartridge at the required rate to produce high quality water The control is located in the elbow fitting at the Reverse Osmosis housing drain port A small cone shaped screen fits over the front end of the flow control to prevent clogging due to sediments in the drain water Check valve tee 4 Drain elbow ons About the reverse osmosis system The Faucet and Indicator Lights Faucet and Electronics The countertop faucet dispenses filtered drinking water when opened It has a hand operated spring loaded lever to prevent waste You can keep the faucet open by pushing upward on the lever until it locks against the faucet spout To comply with plumbing codes an air gap is built into the faucet drain water connection The electronic faucet provides an integrated TDS monitor As water is taken from the faucet the indicator lights show how the Reverse Osmosis system is operating to provide high quality drinking water Flashing Green Light The Reverse Osmosis system is providing high quality drinking water NOTE If the Reverse Osmosis system is connected to the refrigerator this light will also flash when the icemaker or water dispenser is in use The green light may stop flashing when the supply of Reverse Osmosis water is nearly gone and flow from the RO water faucet decreases This is anormal condition Flashing Amber FILTER Light The p
18. ly saddle valve and open the RO water faucet Allow the system to drain Prefilter and Postfilter Cartridge Replacement When the amber FILTER light flashes the prefilter and postfilter cartridges must be replaced The batteries in the control box must also be replaced Follow the steps in the Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis System section except discard the old filters and replace with new filters a Replace the AA alkaline batteries in the control box Good batteries are needed to ensure proper indicator light operation NOTE Lights may not operate properly until system has been allowed to refill the storage tank Weak batteries may give a false indication Changing the batteries resets the six month or 900 gallon period ons Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement NOTE When replacing the Reverse Osmosis cartridge also install a new flow control and screen See the Flow Control and Screen section If the Reverse Osmosis Filtration system is connected to your icemaker YOU MUST turn off the icemaker by raising the feeler arm before servicing the filter changing the filters or purging the filtration system Four hours after servicing your unit lower the feeler arm to resume icemaking When replacing cartridges you may lift the Reverse Osmosis assembly from the mounting washers and lay it on the floor You can also remove the Reverse Osmosis housing by pulling it out of the mounting clamps When the am
19. n measured as N and is certified for A WARNING Before using the Reverse Osmosis nitrate nitrite reduction only for water supplies system for the first time the system must be purged with a pressure of 280kPa 40 psig or greater The Reverse Osmosis cartridge contains a food grade preservative that must be purged from the system The preservative will give product water an unpleasant taste and odor O PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This Reverse Osmosis 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 E Install or store where it will not be exposed to A WARNING Discard all unused parts and temperatures below freezing or exposed to any packaging material after installation Small parts type of weather Water freezing in the system will remaining after the installation could be a choke break it Do not attempt to treat water over 100 F hazard E Do notinstall on HOT WATER The temperature H Sanitize upon installation of the Reverse Osmosis of the water supply to the Reverse Osmosis system system and after servicing inner parts including must be between the minimum of 40 F and the replacement of prefilter postfilter and Reverse maximum of 100 F See the Specification guidelines Osmosis cartridge It is important to have clean E Do Not open th
20. o the Reverse Osmosis system is turned off and the RO water faucet and storage tank are open Allow the system to drain completely this takes several minutes L Pull the Reverse Osmosis system out away from cabinet Leave tubing connected Place a dry towel under the Reverse Osmosis unit Using pliers remove the lock washer pull the u pin clip and remove the Reverse Osmosis housing inlet cover Save the lock washer for final assembly Hi Remove using pliers the Reverse Osmosis cartridge from the housing Place the cartridge in a clean plastic bag 4 Replace the inlet cover and u pin making sure the o ring is in place Remove the POSTFILTER sump by turning it to the left using the sump wrench tool provided Be careful the sump is full of water Remove the cartridge from the sump and place in a clean plastic bag Make sure the o ring is seated in the top of the sump With the o ring seal in position replace the sump and tighten securely by hand 0 Remove the PREFILTER sump and cartridge Place this cartridge in a clean plastic bag Automatic shutoff assembly Prefilter 4 i cartridge GA N i ZAIN XO O ring inside sump Sump gt u Fill the prefilter sump with cold water to about 1 from the o ring Add 1 ounce 2 tablespoons of ordinary 5 25 household chlorine bleach and mix into the water Do not add chlorine first Concentrated chlorine may damage plastic H Carefully
21. ons can contact you in or need more the unlikely event of a safety modification Our service number GE Answer Center is 800 GE CARES 800 626 2000 800 452 2737 information call the Model Number Serial Number 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 Mr Ms Mrs Miss First Name Last Name Street Address es ee Ee Apt City Zip State Code Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Phone Number T HOTPOINT RGA GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky 40225 14 GE Reverse Osmosis System Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician For service call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace At No Charge To You One Year Any partof the Reverse Osmosis Filtration System which fails due to a defect in materials or From the date of the workmanship During this full one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor original purchase and in home service to replace the defective part What GE Will Not Cover E Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circu
22. quest 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 oc Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 13 a a a a a a a I a a a tN a ta a a a 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 your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly information you will need should you require service Ifyou have questi
23. refilter and postfilter cartridges need replacing after six months or 900 gallons of product water See the Care and Cleaning section for prefilter and postfilter cartridge replacement Flashing Amber RO Light The Reverse Osmosis cartridge is no longer removing at least 75 of the TDS from the supply water and needs replacing See the Care and Cleaning section for Reverse Osmosis cartridge replacement NOTE Disregard initial or short periods a few seconds of the flashing RO light Long periods of limited or non use can cause the TDS levels to temporarily change Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system To obtain replacement filters call GE Appliance Parts at 800 626 2002 Prefilter Postfilter Cartridge Replacement FX12P Activated Carbon Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement FX12M Thin Film Polyamide If the Reverse Osmosis filtration system is connected to your icemaker YOU MUST turn off the icemaker by raising the feeler arm before servicing or changing the filters or when purging the Reverse Osmosis system Four hours after servicing lower the feeler arm to resume icemaking When replacing cartridges you may lift the Reverse Osmosis assembly from the mounting washers and lay it on the floor You can also remove the Reverse Osmosis housing by pulling it out of the mounting clamps A CAUTION Before servicing the Reverse Osmosis system close the shutoff valve on the storage tank close the water supp
24. water pressure precondition the water etc as needed to conform before doing maintenance on the Reverse Osmosis system Connect Connect Make sure batteries are installed correctly Replace batteries Inspect and repair as needed 17 Before you call for service Problem Chlorine taste and or odor in the Reverse Osmosis product water Other taste and or odor Water leaking from faucet air gap hole System makes product water slowly 12 Possible Causes The ppm of chlorine in your water supply exceeds maximum limits and has destroyed the Reverse Osmosis membrane The prefilter is no longer removing chlorine from the water supply High quality product water may have a different taste than what you re used to Low water usage Contamination in product water storage Prefilter and postfilter need to be changed Drain side of faucet air gap 3 8 tubing plugged restricted or incorrectly connected to the drain point This is normal Water supply to the Reverse Osmosis system not within specifications Prefilter cartridge plugged with sediments and or the Reverse Osmosis cartridge plugged with sediments What To Do If the water supply contains more than 2 0 ppm of chlorine additional filtering of the water supply to the Reverse Osmosis is needed Correct this condition before doing maintenance on the Reverse Osmosis system Replace the Reverse Osmosis
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