Care And Cleaning; Water Test Kit; Cartridge Replacement - GE GXRV10ABL01 Owner's Manual And Installation

Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system.
To obtain replacement filters, call GE Appliance Parts at 800-626-2002.
CAUTION: Before servicing the Reverse Osmosis system, close the water supply/saddle valve and open
the RO water faucet. Allow the system to drain.
The Water Test Kit
This Reverse Osmosis system contains a replaceable treatment component, critical for effective
reduction of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). This product water shall be tested periodically to verify
that the system is performing satisfactorily. Follow instructions included in the kit. Product water
should be tested a minimum of every six months. A replacement test kit will be provided to you
with the results of each test submittal.
Prefilter and Postfilter Cartridge Replacement
Follow the steps in the Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis System section EXCEPT discard the old filters
and replace with new filters.
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.
Be sure you clean your hands with anti-bacterial
soap before handling inner parts of the system.
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Prefilter/Postfilter Cartridge Replacement FX12PA
Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement FX12M
Be sure the water supply valve to the Reverse
Osmosis system is turned off (turn clockwise)
and the RO water faucet is open. Allow the
system to drain completely (this takes several
minutes).
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.
CAUTION: Failure to close the water supply valve
will cause water to spray or run when sumps are
removed.
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Thin Film Polyamide
Remove the lock washer, pull the u-pin and
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remove the inlet cover from the housing.
Use pliers to pull the cartridge from the
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housing and discard the cartridge.
Sanitize the system. Go to the Sanitizing the
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Reverse Osmosis System section and follow
steps 4 through 11.
Install new flow control and screen. Go to the
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Flow Control and Screen section for directions.
Pull the u-pin and remove the inlet cover
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from the housing.
Install the new Reverse Osmosis cartridge.
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NOTE: The Reverse Osmosis cartridge o-ring
end is notched and may need to be rotated
during reinstallation for proper fit.
Replace the inlet cover. Lightly lubricate the
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o-ring seal with only clean silicone grease.
Insert the u-pin and install the lock washer.
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Turn on the water supply. Check for leaks.
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Purge the Reverse Osmosis system. Go to the
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Purging the Reverse Osmosis System section.
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 .