GE Water System GXUL30Z User Manual

GE Appliances

Water Filtration System

Owner’s Manual

GXUT05Z

GXUV10Z

Faucet & Base

GXUL30Z

GXEM01Z

GXUT05Z, GXUV10Z, and

GXUL30Z are tested and certified

to ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for

particulate reduction Class I,

chlorine reduction Class I and

taste and odor reduction.

GXUV10Z is tested and certified

to ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for

volatile organic chemical

reduction.

GXUL30Z is tested and certified

to ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for

cyst, turbidity and lead

reduction.

Part No. 215C1002P007–1 Pub. No. 49-5830-1 10-97 CG

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of

WARNING! _{property damage or personal injury.}

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■

Check with your local public works department

WARNING: Do not use with water that 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.

for plumbing codes. You must follow 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.

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■Do not use on a hot water supply (100°F. max.)

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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

■

Your water filtration system will withstand up 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.

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.

WARNING: Discard all unused and packaging

material after installation. Small parts remaining

after installation could be a choke hazard.

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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

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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.

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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.

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The GE water filtration system uses two filter cartridges.

(The filters are sold separately for model GXEM01Z01.)

Filter I

Filter II (Optional filter choices)

IIa. FXUT—a deluxe taste and odor filter cartridge

• 3000 gallons

I. FXUS—a sediment/taste and odor filter cartridge

• Reduces unpleasant tastes, odors, dirt,

rust and sediments

• Reduces unpleasant tastes and odors

• Reduces 99% chlorine

• 20 micron, activated carbon

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• 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.

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• Reduces 99% chlorine

• 20 micron, granular activated carbon

IIc. FXUL—a lead/cyst filter cartridge

• 1000 gallons

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• Reduces 99% lead

• Reduces 99% chlorine

• Absolute one micron carbon block

• Reduces 99.99% filterable cysts

(such as cryptosporidium and giardia)

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• Reduces turbidity by 99%.

Minimum - Maximum Supply Water Pressure — 40–125 pounds per square inch (psi)

Minimum - Maximum Supply Water Temperature — 40–100°F.

Inlet - Outlet — 3/8² NPT, fittings and tubing included

Maximum Filtered Water Flow — 0.6 gpm

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.

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About the water filtration system.

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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.

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Filtered water faucet

Lock

open

Open

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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.

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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 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.

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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 may be installed backwards or the leadwires are not connected.

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.

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About the water filtration system.

Filter Cartridge Installation or Replacement

CAUTION: Never remove the sumps when water pressure is in the water filtration system.

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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.

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Bracket

Vent valve

Head

Cartridge

O-ring seal

Sump

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TURN SUMP

TO INSTALL

Turn sump wrench tool

provided clockwise

TURN SUMP

TO REMOVE

Filter II

Sump

Filter I

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3 ^{If you are replacing a filter cartridge, remove and discard the used filter cartridge.}

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.

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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.

6 ^{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.

8 ^{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.

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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.

11 ^{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.

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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.

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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 particles to purge from the cartridge.

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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:

■ Boil-water advisory.

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■ 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 and follow steps 1, 2, 3, and 4.

■ Next, reinstall the sumps (without the filter elements), turn water on, and flush water through the

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faucet for one minute.

■ Then, turn water off, remove sumps, empty water out of sumps and install new filter elements.

Follow steps 6–9 in the Filter Cartridge Replacement section to complete.

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the chart below

first and you may not need to call for service.

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Water contains tiny

black particles

New filter cartridges contain

activated carbon, which is a

harmless black powder.

• 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.

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Water has air bubbles

and is cloudy

Air in system after installation.

• Will go away after water runs for a while.

Indicator light on the

faucet base is flashing

Six months usage has occurred.

This is the maximum life of the

filter cartridges.

• Replace both filter cartridges and batteries in the

battery pack.

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Indicator light on the

faucet base is not working is not connected to the battery

The faucet base leadwire

• Connect.

pack leadwire.

Batteries may need to be

replaced or they may have been

installed incorrectly.

• Observe orientation markings on the holder and install

correctly. Replace batteries if they are old.

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Leadwires damaged.

• Inspect and repair as needed.

Chlorine taste and /or

odor in the product water

The filter cartridges are no

longer removing chlorine

from the water supply.

•

Replace both filter cartridges and batteries in the

battery pack.

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General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department

P.O. Box 34070

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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

After mailing

Read your Owner’s

Manual carefully.

It will help you

operate your new

appliance properly.

If you have questions,

or need more

the registration

below, store this

document in a safe

place. It contains

information you

will need should

Product Ownership

Registration today.

Have the peace of

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can contact you in

the unlikely event of

a safety modification.

you require service.

information call the

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is 800-GE-CARES

(800-452-2737).

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000.

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GE Water Filtration System Warranty

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All warranty service provided by our SmartWater™ Authorized Servicer Network.

For service, call 800-GE-CARES.

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For The Period Of:

GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:

One Year

From the date of the

original purchase

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

(does not include service trip to home) to replace the defective part.

What GE Will Not Cover:

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■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the

■ Filter cartridges or batteries.

product.

■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

■ Improper installation.

■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for

other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or

acts of God.

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■ 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.

■ 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 service calls to your home.

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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.

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Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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Service Telephone Numbers.

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

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

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

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

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