GE SmartWater Brochure

GE SmartWater

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We bring good things to life.

Drinking W ater Filtration and W ater Softening Systems

Introducing The
GE Profile Performance Series

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GE Profile

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GE Appliances

Introducing The
GE Profile Performance Series

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GE Profile

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GE Appliances

GE Appliances is the

Appliance Manufacturer

in America to Offer

a Whole Home

Water System.

GE SmartW ater.

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Quality W ater, Quality Lifestyle!

GE Appliances is the

Appliance Manufacturer

in America to Offer

a Whole Home

Water System.

GE SmartW ater.

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Quality W ater, Quality Lifestyle!

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Table ofContents

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What Is A GE SmartWater™ Whole Home Water Improvement System?.......................................4

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How Does A GE SmartWater™ Whole Home

Water Improvement System Benefit Your Home?.................................................................................5

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GE SmartW ater™ Filtration Benefits.......................................................................................................6

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Reverse Osmosis Filtration Systems....................................................................................................7-9

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Dual Carbon Filtration Systems.........................................................................................................10-11

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GE SmartW ater™ Softening Benefits....................................................................................................12

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Water S oftening Systems...................................................................................................................13-15

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Reverse Osmosis Filtration Systems Specifications...........................................................................16

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Carbon Filtration Systems Specifications.............................................................................................17

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Water S oftening Systems Specifications..............................................................................................18

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Accessories.................................................................................................................................................19

The GE Appliance Lines

Individuality is the combination of qualities that distinguish one person from all others, making each of us unique.
GE Appliances honors this individuality by offering three distinctive lines: the GE Profile Performance Series,™GE Profile,

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and GE. So everyone can choose the line that’s right for them, from a company they’ve known and trusted for years.

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GE Profile Performance
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GE Profile

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Look for this color-coding system throughout this brochure to easily identify brand, product and features.

GE Profile Performance Series

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GE Profile

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GE Appliances

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GE SmartW ater™Whole Home Systems

What Is A GE SmartWater™Whole Home Water Improvement System?

A GE SmartWater™Whole Home Water Improvement System* combines the benefits of both drinking water filtration and water softening providing high­quality water for drinking, cooking, bathing and showering. Homeowners may not know the quality of the water coming into their homes, but they know and
trust the GE brand—one of the most trusted names in the world. See, feel and taste the difference immediately with a GE SmartWater

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Whole Home System.

Why Include a GE SmartWater™Whole Home Water Improvement System?

75% of all Americans are concerned about the quality of their water.**

*For the full benefits of a Whole Home System, install a GE SmartWater™ filtration system not only in the kitchen, but wherever you drink water—including a wet bar or bathroom.

**Source: Water Quality Association

†Elements removed are not necessarily present in your water. See product specification sheets, packed with product, for specific elements reduced by model, or call the GE Answer Center

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toll-free 800.626.2000.

††Based on a study conducted by New Mexico State University

Drinking Water Filtration Systems

A water filtration system removes unpleasant tastes and odors from
drinking water and reduces undesirable elements. Filtered water
eliminates the expense and inconvenience of purchasing bottled water
at a store or scheduling home delivery of bottled water.

Undesirable elements can adversely affect water used for drinking and
cooking. GE SmartWater

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Filtration Systems reduce the following

undesirable elements:

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Water Softening Systems

A water softening system enhances the quality of water throughout the
home, from the kitchen to the bath, and from the laundry room to the
basement or garage. By reducing hard water and mineral build-up, a
water softening system refines one of the most basic essential elements
of the home.

GE SmartWater

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Softening Systems provide quality water throughout
the home, from the way you feel after showering, to the performance of
your appliances.

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Soft water feels noticeably smoother to your skin

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Reduced spotting of dishes and glassware; reduces detergent use

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Laundry is brighter, cleaner and softer; life of clothing is increased

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Towels are 45% whiter while using 1/3 less detergent

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Easier cleaning of showers, tubs and sinks due to decreased
soap residue

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Helps reduce scale build-up in pipes which can reduce water flow

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Water heater efficiency on systems using softened water may be
increased up to 22% if heating with electricity, up to 29% if heating
with gas.

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Taste and Odor

• Ammonia

• Chlorine
Sediment

• Rust

• Dirt
Lead

Nitrates/Nitrites

Sodium
Organic/Inorganic

Chemical Contaminants

• Copper

• Pesticides

• Herbicides
Cysts

• Cryptosporidium

• Giardia

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How Does A GE SmartWater™Whole Home Water Improvement System

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Benefit Your Home?

*For the full benefits of a Whole Home System, install a GE SmartWater™ filtration system not only in the kitchen, but wherever you drink water—including a wet bar or bathroom.

**Based on a study conducted by New Mexico State University.

GE SmartW ater

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Whole Home Systems

Bathroom

Easier to clean showers, tubs and sinks
due to reduction of hard water scaling
(less soap residue)

Soft water feels noticeably smoother to your skin

Nursery

Filtered water for use with baby formula

Kitchen

Better tasting water for drinking, cooking
and making beverages

Lower ownership cost of filter system vs.
bottled water

Cleaner dishes, glassware and china by
reduced spotting

Reduces detergent use
Eliminates hard water-related dishwasher

service issues

Laundry Room

Clothes are softer, cleaner and brighter
Increases clothing life
T owels are 45% whiter while using

1/3 less detergent
Eliminates hard water-related washer

service issues

Basement/Garage

Water heater efficiency on systems using
softened water may be increased up to
22% if heating with electricity, up to 29%
if heating with gas. **

Helps reduce scale build-up in pipes,
which can reduce water flow

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Softening Benefits

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GE SmartW ater

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Filtration Benefits

75% of all Americans are concerned about the quality of their water.††Homeowners are looking for water solutions from a name they can trust—GE.
A GE SmartWater

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Filtration System removes unpleasant tastes and odors, such as chlorine, from drinking water and reduces undesirable elements that

can adversely affect water used for drinking and cooking.

Saves you money!

Eliminates the expense and
inconvenience of purchasing bottled
water at a store or scheduling
home delivery of bottled water.

Provides for great tasting water
and ice. For added convenience of
filtered water and ice through your
refrigerator dispenser, an optional
hook-up kit is available. See inside
back cover.

Cooking with filtered water
provides great tasting foods.

Better tasting water for drinking
and making beverages such as
coffee, tea and juice.

Ideal for use with baby formula.
Provides the added assurance of
reducing undesirable elements
from drinking water.

A GE SmartWater™Filtration System Saves You Money!

Cost per Gallon Comparison

††Source: Water Quality Association

*National average price of “premium” bottled water.

**As compared to $1.60 per gallon for delivered bottled water.

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estimate is calculated by dividing the number of gallons by consumer cost of product, installation and replacement filters.

GE SmartWater™Filtration Systems vs. Bottled Water

GE SmartWater

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Filtration Systems—Quality Water For Drinking And Cooking

$1.60

$.22-$.28

$.08-$.13

$4.10