GE GXRM10G User Manual
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Reverse Osmosis
273-40R010-1900D 215C1044P028 49-50106 04-04 JR
Filtration System
GXRM10G
Owner’s Manual
and Installation
Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Specification Guidelines . . . . . . . . .3
Installation Instructions
Before Beginning Installation . . . . .4
Drain Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Faucet Drain Tubing and
Water Supply Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Faucet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Feed Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
System Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Things to Check
Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Tools and Materials Required . . . . .4
Care and Cleaning
Prefilter, Postfilter and
RO Cartridge Replacement . . .11, 12
Sanitization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Water Test Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operating Instructions
About the RO System . . . . . . .14, 15
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover
Parts List/Catalog . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Manuel d’utilisation
et d’installation
Manual del propietario
y instalación
La section française commence à la page 21
Osmose Inversée
Système de Filtration
La sección en español empieza en la página 41
Ósmosis Inversa
Sistema de Filtración
GXRM10G is Tested and Certified
to NSF/ANSI Standard 58. See
Performance Data Sheet for
specific claims.
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on the bracket.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
■ Check with your state and local public works
department for plumbing and sanitation codes.
You must follow these guidelines as you install the
Reverse Osmosis system. Using a qualified installer
is recommended.
■ If house water pressure is over the maximum
(125 pounds per square inch), install a pressure
reducing valve in the water supply line to the
Reverse Osmosis system.
■
Be sure the water supply conforms with the
Specification Guidelines. If the water supply
conditions are unknown, contact your municipal
water company or your local health department
for a list of contaminants in your area and a list of
laboratories certified by your state to analyze
drinking water.
WARNING: Before using the Reverse Osmosis
system for the first time, the system must be
purged. 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.
■ This product reduces fluoride in drinking water.
Please consult your dentist if you have questions.
WARNING: Do not use with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before the system.
Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on
disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
This system has been tested for the treatment of
water containing pentavalent arsenic (also known as
As(V), As(+5) or arsenate) at concentrations of
0.050 mg/L or less. This system reduces
pentavalent arsenic, but may not remove other
forms of arsenic. This system is to be used on water
supplies containing a detectable free chlorine
residual or on water supplies that have been
demonstrated to contain only pentavalent arsenic.
Treatment with chloramine (combined chlorine)
is not sufficient to ensure complete conversion of
trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic. Please see
the Arsenic Facts section of the Performance Data
Sheet for further information.
This Reverse Osmosis system contains a replaceable
treatment membrane cartridge critical for effective
reduction of Total Dissolved Solids. The water
should be tested periodically to verify that the system
is performing satisfactorily. See the About the Water
Test K i t section.This system is acceptable for
treatment of influent concentrations of no more
than 27 mg/L nitrate and 3 mg/L nitrite in
combination measured as N and is certified for
nitrate/nitrite reduction only for water supplies
with a pressure of 280kPa (40 psig) or greater.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
■ 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
damage it. Do not attempt to treat water over 100°F.
■ Do not install on HOT WATER. The temperature
of the water supply to the Reverse Osmosis system
must be between the minimum of 40°F and the
maximum of 100°F. See the Specification Guidelines.
■ Extended non-use of the Reverse Osmosis system.
If the system has not been used for one week or
more, 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.
■ Recommended installation is under the sink.
However, the unit can be installed in a remote
location, up to 20 feet away from the sink.
Additional installation materials may be required.
If Reverse Osmosis system is connected to a
refrigerator icemaker, a special icemaker
connection kit is required (RVKIT). Do not use
copper tubing for the connection between the
Reverse Osmosis system and the refrigerator.
WARNING: Discard all unused parts and
packaging material after installation. Small parts
remaining after the installation could be a choke
hazard.
■
Sanitize upon installation of the Reverse Osmosis
system and after servicing inner parts, including
replacement of prefilter, postfilter and Reverse
Osmosis cartridge. It is important to have clean
hands while handling inner parts of the system.
See the Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis System section.
■
This Reverse Osmosis system contains a replaceable
component critical to the efficiency of the system.
Replacement of the Reverse Osmosis component
should be with one of identical specifications, as
defined by the manufacturer, to assure the same
efficiency and contaminant reduction performance.
See Automatic Shutoff Valve section on page 14.
BE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE STATE
AND LOCAL CODES.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
property damage or personal injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This Reverse Osmosis system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the
Installation
Instructions before it is used.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
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Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Installation Instructions
Specification guidelines. www.GEAppliances.com
The system makes a good supply of drinking water each day.
How much it will make depends primarily on these things…
Product – height 15″ width 14″ depth 5.5″
Maximum iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide (ppm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<0.1
Chlorine in water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0 ppm maximum allowable
b
Feed water pH limits (pH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–10
Product (quality) water, 24 hours—gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.0
a
Percent rejection of TDS (new membrane) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92.4%
a
Cyst reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99.99%
Storage tank capacity—gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
d
Efficiency rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.7%
e
Recovery rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.6%
f
Automatic shutoff control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .yes
Prefilter and postfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(FX12P) Carbon Block
Reverse Osmosis membrane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(FX12M) Thin Film Polyamide
Dimensions (inches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .height 15” width 14” depth 5.5”
Feed water pressure limits—pounds per square inch (psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40–125
c
Feed water temperature limits—minimum/maximum degrees F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40–100
Maximum Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)—parts per million (ppm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000
Maximum water hardness @ 6.9 pH recommended to optimize membrane
life—grains per gallon (gpg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
For water with hardness greater than 10 grains (at 6.9 pH) the use of a
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.
a. Tested according to NSF/ANSI Standard 58. Source water test parameters are 50 psig, 77°F,
pH of 7.5 ± 0.5, and 750 ± 40 ppm total dissolved solids.
b. Removed by the Reverse Osmosis prefilter. REGULAR MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED. Chlorine will
destroy the Reverse Osmosis membrane.
c. If house water pressure is over 125 psi, install a pressure reducing valve in the water supply line.
If house water pressure is under 40 psi, install a Reverse Osmosis booster pump (contact your
local plumbing supply company).
d. Theoretical tank capacity. When tested according to NSF/ANSI Standard 58 at 50 psig inlet
pressure, tank capacity is 2.3 gallons.
e. Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available
to the user as Reverse Osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate
typical daily usage.
f. Recovery rating means the percentage of influent water to the membrane portion of the system
that is available to the user as Reverse Osmosis treated water when the system is operated without
a storage tank or when the storage tank is bypassed.
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WATER SOFTENER RECOMMENDED
Water Softener
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INCOMING WATER HARDNESS (GPG)
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Installation
Reverse Osmosis Filtration System
Instructions
Model GXRM10GBL
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
•
IMPORTANT — Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT — Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these
instructions for future reference.
• Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
• A shutoff valve must be available or added
near the installation point.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
• Drill with 1-1/4″ Drill Bit (type as required)
if mounting is needed for faucet
• Adjustable Open-End Wrenches
• Phillips and Flat Blade Screwdrivers
• Utility Knife
CONTENTS INCLUDED
WITH PRODUCT
• Reverse Osmosis Assembly and Tubing
• Product Literature (Owner’s Manual and
Installation) and Performance Data Sheet
• Water Supply Inlet Parts Bag
• Drain Line Adapter
• Storage Tank
• Faucet
• Pipe Thread Tape
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5
Installation Instructions
Things to Check Before Beginning Installation
FEED WATER
The water supply to the undercounter
Reverse Osmosis system must have the
qualities listed in the specifications (see the
Specifications Guidelines section). Municipal
water supplies most often will have these
qualities. Well water may need conditioning—
have the water tested by a water analysis
laboratory and get their recommendations
for treatment.
CAUTION: For water with a hardness
greater than 10 grains (at 6.9 pH), the use of
a softener is recommended. Failure to install
a softener will reduce the life of the Reverse
Osmosis membrane. See the Specifications
Guidelines section for additional information
on the possible need for a softener.
DRAIN POINT
A suitable drain point and air gap (check your
local codes) are needed for reject water from
the Reverse Osmosis membrane cartridge.
BASEMENT INSTALLATION
If installing in a basement, leave enough
tubing in place during installation to be able
to move unit to floor for ease at servicing and
making filter/membrane changes. Additional
tubing and fittings required.
RO FAUCET
The RO product water faucet installs on the
sink or on the countertop next to the sink.
Often, it is installed in an existing sink spray
attachment hole or a hole may be drilled.
Space is required underneath for tubing to
and from the faucet, and for securing the
faucet in place. All faucet connections and
installation procedures are done on or above
the sink or countertop. Refer to illustration
above.
Storage tank
Sink p-trap
HOT COLD
Drain adapter
3/8″ black drain tubing
RO product water faucet mounted
through sink or countertop
Feed water
adapter
Yellow
(inlet)
Orange
1/4″ black
Blue
(to faucet)
Installation Instructions
FEED WATER SUPPLY
Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold feed water supply fitting.
A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION
1. Close the cold water supply valve under
the sink.
2. Unscrew the flexible tubing from the
supply valve that connects to the COLD
water riser.
3. Install the feed water adapter* that is the
diameter to match either the 1/2″ or 3/8″
plumbing in your location. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
*Notice the direction of the feed water
adapter and coupling. It is installed
differently in order to match either the
1/2″ or 3/8″ plumbing in your location.
B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION
Where codes permit (Requires additional parts)
*For 1/2″ OD or larger metal tubing only.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts
require installation by a licensed plumber and
do not permit the use of the saddle valve. For
installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Saddle valve is available through GE Parts
and Services at 1.800.626.2002, part number
WS15X10023. Self piercing saddle valves are
not recommended.
1. Turn off the cold water supply and attach
saddle valve as shown in illustration
below.
DANGER: Many homes are
electrically grounded through the plumbing.
To protect yourself from serious injury or
fatal shock, use a battery-powered hand drill
only to make the hole. DO NOT USE AN
ELECTRIC DRILL.
2. Close the water supply valve by turning
the handle clockwise.
3. Open the main water supply valve and
several house faucets to purge air from
the system. Close faucets when water
runs smoothly.
Snug valve into bracket
(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
Some threads
should be visible
Rubber gasket
Optional water supply connection (using saddle valve)*
Pre-drill
1/4″ hole
Seal—make sure
the seal is in place
Clamp X
Nut (2)—not
required if holes
in clamp are
threaded
Valve
Handle
Tubing adapter
Washer
Compression
nut
Clamp Z
Use to connect the tubing
*For 1/2 ″ OD or larger metal tubing only.
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For 3/8″ Plumbing For 1/2″ Plumbing
Faucet
tubing line
Coupling
Adapter
Inlet valve
Cold water
supply valve
Faucet
tubing line
Cold water
supply valve
Coupling
Adapter
Gasket
Gasket
Ferrule
Inlet valve
Nut
Gasket
Installation Instructions
C. INSTALLATION IN A
REMOTE LOCATION
(requires additional part)
1. Turn off the cold water supply.
2. Complying with plumbing codes, install a
fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt 1/4″
OD tubing. A typical connection is shown
in illustration below. Make sure a water
supply valve is used.
3. If the RO unit is to be installed more than
6 feet from the valve, replace the yellow
tubing with a longer length of GE 1/4″
tubing. A 33 foot length of 1/4″ tubing is
available through GE Parts and Services
at 1.800.626.2002, part number
WS07X10018. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE
TUBING OF UNKNOWN QUALITY.
4. If the RO unit is to be installed more than 6
feet from the faucet, replace the blue tubing
with a longer length of GE 3/8″ tubing. A 33
foot length is available through GE Parts
and Services at 1.800.626.2002, part number
WS07X10019. See Faucet Installation on
page 8 for more details. DO NOT
SUBSTITUTE TUBING OF UNKNOWN
QUALITY.
If you are using copper tubing, DO NOT
connect it directly onto the RO unit. Purchase a
connector and use a short length of the yellow
tubing provided to make final connection to RO.
Do not use copper tubing to attach to icemaker
or faucet.
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Insert (not included)
Cold
water
pipe
1/4″ (yellow) tubing
to inlet
Ferrule
Water supply valve
To RO
Installation Instructions
FAUCET INSTALLATION
Be sure there is room underneath the sink to
make the needed connections. Select one of
the following locations to install the faucet:
• In an existing sink spray attachment or soap
dispenser hole.
• In a hole to be drilled in the sink top.
• In a hole to be drilled in the countertop,
next to the sink.
NOTE: Be sure the faucet base will fit flat
against the surface at the selected location
so the gasket will seal.
1. If drilling is needed, make a 1-1/4″ dia.
hole. Be sure to use the proper procedure
for drilling porcelain or stainless steel.
2. Insert the faucet spout into the body.
Tighten cap until snug.
3. Feed the blue, 1/4″ black and 3/8″ black
tubes up through the hole in the
countertop or sink.
4. Feed the two black tubes up through the
gasket, faucet base and O-ring.
NOTE: For ease of service and maintenance,
keep tubing lengths long enough so removal
of the Reverse Osmosis system from under
the sink is possible.
5. Push the 1/4″ black and 3/8″ black tubing
onto their respective barb fittings on the
body.
6. Seat the base and body together. Make
sure the O-ring and gasket are in place
when the base meets the body. The faucet
handle will be at the 3 o’clock position
with respect to the base.
7. Slide the lock washer onto the threaded
stem of the body, then thread the brass
nut onto the stem. Screw about halfway up.
8. Screw the tubing adapter to the threaded
stem of the body.
9. Push the blue tubing into the adapter. It
should go in about 1/2″. Pull on it to make
sure it is installed securely.
10. Feed the tubing and stem back down
through the 1-1/4″ hole.
11. Under the counter, insert the mounting
disk above the lock washer and tighten
the brass nut until snug.
Mounting
disk
Base
Nut
Handle
Spout
Gasket
Tubing adapter
Lock washer
O-ring
Cap
ASSEMBLED
3/8″ barb
fitting
Black 3/8″
tubing,
27″ long
Black 1/4″
tubing
1/4″ barb
fitting
Tubing adapter
Blue 3/8″ tubing
Nut
Lock washer
Body
From RO
From ROTo drain
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Installation Instructions
FILTRATION DRAIN CONNECTION INSTALLATION
Check and comply with all state and local plumbing codes as you plan.
CAUTION: The options detailed in this section are the ONLY approved installation
configurations. Do not use any drain saddle device.
OPTION A: BASEMENT ACCESS
INSTALLATION
Route the drain line (1/4″ black line)
DIRECTLY from the Reverse Osmosis system
to a standpipe in the basement, by-passing
the air gap provided in the faucet. The drain
line may also be routed in the basement to a
floor drain or washtub, provided that the air
gap in the basement is maintained. Avoid
dips, loops or low spots in the drain line.
The basement air gap and drain installation
configuration must conform to all local codes.
Special air gap fittings are available from
your local hardware store to connect the
drain line to the top of the standpipe.
Drain line from
Reverse Osmosis
by-passing faucet
air gap
Maintain air gap
at drain point
in basement
1/4″ Black
tubing
OPTION B: DRAIN LINE ADAPTER
INSTALLATION
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL DRAIN LINE ADAPTER
DOWNSTREAM FROM DISPOSER.
Install the provided drain line adapter under the
sink as shown. The baffle-tee provided must be
in place (purchase and install if necessary) to
prevent a clog in the Reverse Osmosis drain
line. Route the drain line (3/8″ black) from the
faucet air gap to the drain line adapter, ensuring
that there are no dips, loops or low spots in the
line that could result in a clogged drain line.
The tubing must be cut to length to provide
a straight routing from the faucet to the drain.
Drain noise in the sink drain is normal when
the Reverse Osmosis system is operating.
FAUCET DRAIN TUBING AND WATER SUPPLY TUBING
If OPTION A: BASEMENT ACCESS INSTALLATION (see Filtration Drain Connection Installation section,
above) was used, go to Step 2.
If OPTION B: DRAIN LINE ADAPTER
INSTALLATION was used, connect the
faucet drain tubing by running the 3/8″
black tubing from the 3/8″ faucet barb
to the drain fitting (installed in Filtration
Drain Connection Installation section,
above). Keep this tubing run as short and
straight as possible, without loops, dips
or low spots. Cut the tubing as needed
and insert into the drain fitting.
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To connect the water supply tubing:
Run the 1/4″ yellow tubing from the Reverse
Osmosis inlet to the feed water adapter
(see illustrations in the Feed Water Supply
section). Connect the tubing as applies (see
Feed Water Supply section) and tighten the
nut securely.
2
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Drain line adapter
in different line
from disposer
HOT COLD
Disposer
Drain line is straight
Installation Instructions
REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
AND STORAGE TANK INSTALLATION
NOW THAT YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM
IS INSTALLED…SANITIZE!
Sanitize upon installation and after servicing
inner parts, including replacement of prefilter,
postfilter and the Reverse Osmosis cartridge.
It is important to wash hands with antibacterial soap before handling inner parts of
the system. See the Sanitization section.
CAUTION: If installing unit in new
construction, ensure that house plumbing is
flushed thoroughly before opening the water
supply valve. Also, before sanitizing, be sure
to remove all cartridges as described in the
Sanitization section. Chlorine will destroy the
Reverse Osmosis cartridge.
Hold the Reverse Osmosis assembly up
to the wall surface where you will install it.
Mark locations for the screws. The arrows
on the top of the bracket show the location
of the screw holes.
1
Connect the tubing to the storage tank: Run
the length of 3/8″ orange tubing from the
tee fitting on the Reverse Osmosis module
to the tank inlet fitting.
5
Wood screws are included for fastening
to a wood surface. Provide other screws
as needed.
2
Hang the Reverse Osmosis assembly
on the screws.
3
Apply pipe thread sealing tape to the tank
fitting. Insert into tank threads. Tighten with
a wrench.
4
10
Storage
tank
To faucet
Supply line
Orange tubing
2″ minimum clearance
for changing cartridges
Installation Instructions
PREFILTER, POSTFILTER AND RO CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, INCLUDING SANITIZATION
Turn OFF the icemaker (if attached to the
RO system).
1
Wash your hands with anti-bacterial soap.
2
Turn off water supply
to RO system.
3
Remove cap from RO cartridge housing
(unscrew tubing first, on some models).
Use pliers to remove the RO cartridge. Place
in a clean plastic bag or discard if replacing.
Thoroughly wipe inside of housing and cap
with a paper towel or dish brush moistened
with dish soap. Rinse well.
6
Turn on RO faucet. Drain tank (may take
several minutes). Turn off RO faucet.
CAUTION: Failure to close the water
supply valve or tank shutoff valve will cause
water to spray or run when sumps are
removed.
4
Remove the sumps.
Be careful—sumps will be
full of water.
Discard filters. Thoroughly
wash sumps with dish soap.
Thoroughly wipe inside of
heads with a paper towel
moistened with dish soap.
Rinse well.
5
Replace empty postfilter
sump.
7
Fill prefilter sump with water to within 1″
of O-ring. Add 2 oz. (4 Tbsp.) ordinary
household bleach. Replace prefilter sump.
8
Turn on water supply. Open RO faucet until
water begins to flow, then close. Allow
system to fill for 1 minute.
9
Open faucet and allow water to flow for 10
minutes. Close faucet for one minute more,
then open and allow water to flow for
another 10 minutes, or until bleach odor is
gone. Turn off water supply again. Drain RO.
10
Remove sumps. Insert filters.
Lubricate o-ring with food-grade
silicone grease, if necessary.
(Do not use petroleum jelly).
Tighten sumps securely.
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Installation Instructions
PREFILTER, POSTFILTER AND RO CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROC., INCLUDING SANITIZATION (cont.)
Remove cap from RO cartridge housing.
Install RO cartridge, O-ring end first.
Lubricate cover O-ring with food-grade
silicone grease, if necessary. (DO NOT use
petroleum jelly). Tighten cap securely.
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Change the batteries in the filter change
indicator:
• Use a small, flat blade screwdriver or coin
and carefully open the battery compartment.
• Install the CR2032 battery (+) side down into
the tray.
• Slide the tray into the base and snap-lock
into place.
• The light will flash 5 times to indicate
proper installation. After 6 months of use,
the light will flash again, indicating the
proper time to replace the filter. Install a
new CR2032 battery after 6 months of use.
15
If you only replaced the prefilter and
postfilter, allow faucet to run 5 minutes to
remove harmless carbon particles. If you
replaced the RO cartridge, fill and empty
the storage tank three times, until taste
and odor from food grade membrane
preservative is gone.
16
Once storage tank is full, turn on icemaker.
17
Turn on water supply. Allow to fill. (May
take up to four hours). Check for leaks.
14
If you replaced the RO cartridge, also
replace the flow control and screen.
(Unscrew the black 1/4″ line from the fitting.
Remove flow control with clean knife edge.
Remove screen with a clean toothpick).
Tighten the nut hand-tight and then tighten
1/4 turn with pliers. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
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Flow
control
Screen
Compression
nut
1/4″ Black tubing
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To obtain replacement filters, call toll-free GE Appliance Parts at 800.626.2002 (U.S.),
800.663.6060 (Canada–English), 800.361.3869 (Canada–French), or visit the store where
you purchased your reverse osmosis system.
CAUTION: Before servicing the Reverse Osmosis system, close the water supply/saddle valve
and open the RO water faucet. Allow the system to drain.
Prefilter/Postfilter Cartridge Replacement FX12P Carbon Block
Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement FX12M Thin Film Polyamide
The Water Test Kit
To obtain an independent laboratory water test kit, please call Legend Technical Services at
1.800.826.8553 ext. 47 and leave your contact details. They will contact you to find out what water
tests you are interested in, and inform you of the cost of the testing. You will then receive a kit that
will include all necessary tests to properly indicate the performance level of your system. Product
water should be tested a minimum of every six months.
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Description of the Reverse Osmosis System
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
OSMOSIS MEMBRANE. Filtered, clean, chlorinereduced water flows from the prefilter to the
Reverse Osmosis cartridge.
Storage Tank—The storage area holds up to
3 gallons of product water. A diaphragm inside
the tank keeps water pressurized 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. 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.
Automatic Shutoff Valve—To conserve water, 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.
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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
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.
The carbon prefilter and postfilter are replaceable
cartridges. The prefilter removes chlorine while
also filtering sediments. The postfilter removes any
other undesirable tastes and odors before you use
the water.
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Sump
Postfilter
cartridge
Prefilter cartridge
Reverse Osmosis cartridge
Reverse Osmosis housing
Turn sump this way to remove
O-ring housing
Reverse Osmosis
housing cap
Sump
O-ring on top lip of sump
O-ring on top lip of sump
O-ring end
Check valve
Automatic
shutoff valve
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
tubing.
Postfilter—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.
System Monitor—
A timer is provided in the faucet
base to remind you when it is time to replace
your prefilter and postfilter. Replace the filters
when the blue light begins to flash in order to
protect the RO membrane and keep the system
functioning properly. Be sure to remove and
replace the battery at the same time to reset
the timer.
Flow Control—The flow control regulates the flow
of water through the Reverse Osmosis cartridge
at the required rate to produce high quality
water. The control is located in the Reverse
Osmosis housing drain port. A small, coneshaped screen fits over the front end of the flow
control to prevent clogging due to sediments in
drain water. The flow control and screen should
be replaced each time the Reverse Osmosis
membrane cartridge is changed.
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Screen
Flow control
1/4″ black tubing
(to drain)
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Before you call for service…
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Sounds you might hear Running water from the unit • This is normal.
to a drain.
Water has air bubbles Air in system after installation. • Will go away after water runs for a while.
and is cloudy
Chlorine taste and/or The ppm of chlorine in your
• If the water supply contains more than 2.0 ppm of
odor in the Reverse water supply exceeds maximum
chlorine,
additional filtering of the water supply to the
Osmosis product water limits and has destroyed the Reverse Osmosis is needed. Correct this condition before
Reverse Osmosis membrane. doing maintenance on the Reverse Osmosis system.
The prefilter is no longer • Replace the Reverse Osmosis membrane cartridge,
removing chlorine from flow control, screen, prefilter and postfilter.
the water supply.
Other taste and/or odor High quality product water • This is normal.
may have a different taste
than what you’re used to.
Low water usage. • Completely drain system and allow to refill.
Contamination in product
•
Use sanitizing procedures.
water storage.
Prefilter and postfilter
• Replace the prefilter and postfilter. If taste and odor
need to be changed and/or persists, replace the Reverse Osmosis cartridge, flow
the Reverse Osmosis cartridge control and screen.
needs to be changed.
Water leaking from Drain side of faucet air gap • Inspect and eliminate restriction or plug. It is important
faucet air gap hole (3/8″ tubing) plugged, restricted that there are no dips, loops or low spots in the drain line
or incorrectly connected to the from the faucet air gap to the drain pipe. Refer to the
drain point. Filtration Drain Connection Installations section, for proper
drain connection. If drain line adapter was used as the
drain point, periodic inspection/cleaning is recommended.
System makes product This is normal. • Water flow rate will be lower than your regular faucet.
water slowly
Water supply to the Reverse • Increase water pressure, precondition the water, etc.,
Osmosis system not within as needed to conform to specification guidelines before
specifications. doing maintenance on the Reverse Osmosis system.
Prefilter cartridge plugged • Replace the prefilter and postfilter.
If rate does not
with sediments and/or the
increase,
replace the Reverse Osmosis cartridge, flow
Reverse Osmosis cartridge control and screen.
plugged with sediments.
Faucet light blinking Prefilter and postfilter • Replace filters. Don’t forget to sanitize the system when
need replacing. replacing filters.
Timer was not reset when filters • Remove and replace battery in faucet base.
were replaced.
Six months have passed Battery may be dead. • Replace battery. NOTE: Replacing battery resets the
and faucet light is not six-month timer, so be sure to replace prefilter and
blinking postfilter if it is time to do so.
Battery may have been • Any time the battery is removed and reinserted, the
removed recently. six-month timer starts over again. Do not remove battery
unless you wish to restart the timer.
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Save time and money! Review the chart first and you may
not need to call for service.
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* NOTE: Codes in the State of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber
and do not permit the use of the saddle valve. For installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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General Electric parts catalog.
REF. NO. PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION GXRM10GBL
0001 WS15X10037 FAUCET BODY & SPOUT 1
0002 WS22X10037 3/8″ QUICK CONNECT—FAUCET 1
0003 WS22X10005 1/4″ NUT 10
0004 WS22X10026 3/8″ NPT X 1/4″ NUT ELBOW 2
0005 WS22X10006 1/4″ TUBE INSERT 8
0006 WS22X10038 VALVE—AUTO SHUT OFF 1
0007 WS22X10039 1/4″ X 3/8″ X 3/8″ TUBE TEE 1
0008 WS22X10008 3/8″ NUT 4
0009 WS22X10007 3/8″ TUBE INSERT 4
0010 WS22X10040 CHECK VALVE—1/4″ INSERT 1
0011 WS22X10041 1/8″ NPT X 1/4″ FITTING 1
0012 WS03X10016 FLOW CONTROL 1
0013 WS03X10015 CONE SCREEN 1
0014 WS22X10002 3/8″ NPT X 3/8″ NUT ELBOW 2
0015 FX12M RO MEMBRANE 1
0016 WS03X10045 O-RING—RO MEMBRANE HSNG 1
0017 WS31X10025 CAP—RO MEMBRANE HSNG 1
0018 WS22X10042 1/8″ NPT X 1/4″ FITTING 1
0019 WS22X10043 ELBOW—1/4″ STEM X 1/4″ 1
0020 WS20X10006 HOUSING—RO MEMBRANE 1
0021 WS28X10039 BRACKET 1
0022 WS22X10044 CONNECTOR—3/8″ X 3/8″ MNPT 1
0023 WS32X10019 STORAGE TANK 1
0024 WX5X140 WRENCH 1
0025 WS03X10038 O-RING, SUMP HOUSING 2
0026 FX12P CARBON BLOCK CARTRIDGE 2
0027 WS20X10007 SUMP HOUSING 2
0028 WS18X10006 DRAIN LINE ADAPTER—DLA9 1
0029 WS18X10009 ADAPTER KIT—FEED WATER 1
0030 WS10X10028 FAUCET BASE ASM 1
0031 WS02X10031 WASHER & NUT—FAUCET 1
0033 WS02X10032 SCREWS, BRACKET 8
0034 WS31X10026 HOUSING HEAD 2
0035 WS15X10023 SADDLE VALVE 1
0036 WS07X10018 TUBING—1/4″ X 33′—WHITE 1
0037 WS07X10019 TUBING—3/8″ X 33′—WHITE 1
0038 WS01X10013 NITRATE TEST STRIP 1
0039 WS02X10033 MOUNTING SCREWS 2
9999 49-50106 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION 1
INSTRUCTIONS
* NOTE: Codes in the State of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber
and do not permit the use of the saddle valve. For installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To obtain replacement parts, call toll-free 800.626.2002 (U.S.), 800.663.6060 (Canada–English),
800.361.3869 (Canada–French).
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GE Reverse Osmosis System Warranty.
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For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the Reverse Osmosis Filtration System which fails due to a defect in materials or
From the date of the workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor
original purchase (does not include service trip to home) to replace the defective part. All warranty service will be
provided by a GE SmartWater™Authorized Servicer.
All warranty service provided by our SmartWater™Authorized
Servicer Network. To schedule service on-line, 24 hours a day,
contact us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call toll-free
800.GE.CARES (U.S.), or 866.777.7627 (Canada).
■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used
for other than the intended purpose.
■ Filters or membranes.
■ Defects that result from improper installation or damage
not caused by GE.
■ Liability on the part of GE under this or any other
warranty for any indirect or consequential damage.
■ Products that are used for commercial or industrial
applications.
■ Use of this product where water is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality, without adequate
disinfection. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be
used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.
■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
■ Damage caused after delivery.
What GE Will Not Cover:
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.
THIS WARRANTY IS INTENDED TO BE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
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