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Figure 2
GXRTLL Installation
Inlet Tube
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INSTALLING THE FILTER ONTO 1/4" PLASTIC OR COPPER TUBING
1. All of the refrigerator installation requirements must be met when
installing the filter. NOTE: The only plastic tubing approved by GE
Appliances is that supplied in GE Appliances SmartConnect
Water Line kits or Braided Icemaker Water Line kits. Certain types of
other plastic water supply lines may crack or rupture with age and cause
water damage to your home.
Cut Tubing
2. Shut off water supply. Dispense water from refrigerator door (if
applicable) to release pressure. Unplug the refrigerator.
3. The filter is to be inserted (spliced) into the 1/4 OD supply tube that
feeds water to the refrigerator. (Do not cut any water lines internal to the
refrigerator.) Locate the filter as close as possible to the supply water
shut-off valve. If the filter needs to be located behind the refrigerator,
there needs to be at least 6 inches of clearance between the wall and
the refrigerator. If the appliance must be moved, make sure there is
proper protection on the floor.
4. Cut the tubing, making sure the ends are
square and no burrs protrude. Deburr ends
with file or sandpaper if necessary.
Installing the Tubing
5. Make a line 1/2 from the end of each remaining piece of tubing. (Check
for roundness, smoothness, cuts, nicks, flat spots and sharp edges. It
may be necessary to recut the tubing.)
6. Locate fittings for the tubing on the side of the filtration system.
7. Make sure direction of water flow through the filter is correct.
NOTE: Refer to filter label for proper water flow direction. Failure to
follow will result in bad performance.
8. Push the tubing into the filter inlet until the line is flush with the fitting
collar. Do not install tubing on outlet until filter is flushed. See step 10.
(To remove tubing, remove blue locking clip. Then depress and
hold white collet; pull tubing out.)
Blue Locking Clip (Remove to uninstall tubing)
White Collet (DO NOT REMOVE)
Insertion line
Insert tubing
9. Pull out slightly on tubing to ensure a good seal.
Flush Filter
10. Place filter outlet over bucket or pan; fine particles of carbon may be
present - flush by turning on water supply valve. Fine carbon particles
will be removed during the flushing. Turn off water supply valve to
stop flushing after 2 to 3 gallons of water are flushed (approximately 5
minutes).
NOTE: It is normal for water to appear black for the first few seconds of
the flushing procedure.
Final Connection and Leak Check
11. Connect the outlet of the filter to the water line going to your refrigerator.
12. Turn on water supply.
13. Inspect for leaks.
14. If a leak occurs, remove tubing and reinstall.
15. Ensure blue locking clips are assembled back between filter and white
collets
16. Write the date on the filter.
17. Plug in the refrigerator.
PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE FILTER
1. Get a bucket and a towel.
2. Turn off water supply and unplug the refrigerator.
3. Remove blue locking clips between filter and collets.
4. Disconnect the old filter at its inlet first then its outlet.
To remove tubing, depress and hold white collet; pull tubing out. Some
water may spill or drip back through the filter.
5. Install new filter. See steps 6-17 in the Installing the Filter section.
Blue Locking Clip
Outlet Tube
Icemaker
TM
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INSTALLING THE FILTER ONTO A FLEXIBLE HOSE WITH NUT
1. All of the refrigerator installation requirements must be met when
installing the filter. NOTE: The only plastic tubing approved by GE
Appliances is that supplied in GE Appliances SmartConnect
Water Line kits or GE Appliances Braided Icemaker Water Line kits.
Certain types of other plastic water supply lines may crack or rupture
with age and cause water damage to your home.
Blue Locking Clip
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Quick Connect Fitting
2. Shut off water supply. Dispense water from refrigerator door (if
applicable) to release pressure. Unplug the refrigerator.
3. Insert the adapter fittings into the quick connect fittings on the filter.
Ensure the adapter fittings are fully seated into the filter quick connects.
Adapter Fitting
White Collet (DO
NOT REMOVE)
Improper Assembly Proper Assembly
4. Make sure direction of water flow through the filter is correct.
NOTE: Refer the filter label for proper water flow direction. Failure to
follow will result in bad performance.
5. Attach the inlet side of the filter to the supply hose. Hand-tighten nut onto
threads of the adapter fitting.
CAUTION
Be careful not to cross thread the nut and the fitting.
6. Using 2 wrenches, tighten according to water line installation instructions
or approximately one to two full turns. Turn water supply on and inspect
for leaks.
Flush Filter
7. Place filter outlet over bucket or pan; fine particles of carbon may be
present - flush by turning on water supply valve. Fine carbon particles
will be removed during the flushing. Turn off water supply vavle to
stop flushing after 2 to 3 gallons of water are flushed (approximately 5
minutes).
NOTE: It is normal for water to appear black for the first few seconds of
the flushing procedure.
Final Connection and Leak Check
8. Connect the outlet of the filter to the water line going to your refrigerator
by repeating step 6.
9. Turn on water supply
10. Inspect for leaks.
11. If a leak occurs, gently tighten the nuts. If it continues to leak, disconnect
and reinstall.
12. Ensure blue locking clips are assembled back between filter and white
collets.
13. Write the date on the filter.
14. Plug in the refrigerator.
PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE FILTER
1. Get a bucket and a towel.
2. Turn off water supply and unplug the refrigerator.
3. Loosen nuts to disconnect the old filter at its inlet first, then its outlet.
Some water may spill or drip back through the filter.
4. Install new filter. See steps 3-14 in the Installing the Filter section.
White Collet
Adapter
Flexible Hose
Fitting
with Nut
Quick Connect
Fitting
Blue Locking Clip
Icemaker
TM
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