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and at iapmort.org.
Substance Tested for Reduction
Chlorine Taste and Odor 2.0 mg/L +/- 10%
Chloramine Taste and Odor 3.0 mg/L +/- 10%
At least 10,000/mL
Cysts 50,000/L
Lead 0.15
Mercury 0.006
Asbestos 107 to 108 fibers/ L
Toxaphene
VOC (Chloroform surrogate chemical) 0.300
Alachlor 0.050
0.100
0.081
Carbofuran 0.190
carbon tetrachloride 0.078
0.077
chloropicrin 0.015
0.110
0.052
0.08
0.040
1,2-dichloroethane 0.088
1,1-dichloroethylene 0.083
cis-1,2-dichloroethylene 0.170
trans-1,2-dichloroethylene 0.086
1,2-dichloropropane 0.080
cis-1,3-dichloropropylene 0.079
dinoseb 0.170
Endrin 0.053
0.088
0.044
bromochloroacetonitrile 0.022
dibromoacetonitrile 0.024
dichloroacetonitrile 0.0096
trichloroacetonitrile 0.015
1,1-dichloro-2-propanone 0.0072
1,1,1-trichloro-2-propanone 0.0082
heptachlor (H-34, Heptox) 0.025
heptachlor epoxide 0.0107
hexachlorobutadiene 0.044
hexachlorocyclopentadiene 0.060
Lindane 0.055
methoxychlor 0.050
pentachlorophenol 0.096
0.120
Styrene 0.150
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 0.081
Tetrachloroethylene 0.081
Toluene 0.078
2,4,5-TP (silvex) 0.270
tribromoacetic acid 0.042
0.160
1,1,1-trichloroethane 0.084
1,1,2-trichloroethane 0.150
trichloroethylene 0.180
bromoform 0.300
bromodichloromethane 0.300
chlorodibromomethane 0.300
xylenes 0.070
Meprobamate 400 +/- 20%
Atenolol 200 +/- 20%
1400 +/- 20%
1400 +/- 20%
Metolachlor 1400 +/- 20%
Trimethoprim 140 +/- 20%
Linuron 140 +/- 20%
TCEP 5000 +/- 20%
TCPP 5000 +/- 20%
Phenytoin 200 +/- 20%
400 +/- 20%
Naproxen 140 +/- 20%
Estrone 140 +/- 20%
Bisphenol A 2000 +/- 20%
Nonyl phenol 1400 +/- 20%
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Performance Data Sheet
Model: GE Appliances XWF
Maximum permissible
concentration product water
(mg/L) concentration (mg/L)
N/A
0.5
N/A
N/A
0.01
0.002
N/A
0.015 +/- 10% 0.003
0.015
0.001
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.0018
0.001
0.0002
0.0017
0.00002
0.001
0.001
0.0048
0.001
0.0005
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.0002
0.00059
0.001
0.00002
0.0005
0.0006
0.0002
0.0003
0.0001
0.0003
0.00001
0.0002
0.001
0.000002
0.00001
0.0001
0.001
0.004
0.0005
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.0016
0.001
0.0005
0.0046
0.0005
0.0010
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.001
60
30
200
200
200
20
20
700
700
30
60
20
20
300
200
Avg %
Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters
Reduction
96.9
Water Supply
96.9
Water Pressure
91.4
Water Temperature
>99.99
Capacity
98.85
96.3
maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the
>99
86.95
information.
99.7
> 98
Note: While the testing was performed under standard laboratory
> 97
conditions, actual performance may vary.
> 99
> 99
98
replacement elements please call 1.877.959.8688 or visit our
> 99
website at gewaterfilters.com.
99
98
WARNING
> 99
> 99
> 98 • Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
95
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and
> 99
after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be
> 99
used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
> 99
> 99
> 99 NOTICE
99
To reduce the risk of water leakage or flooding, and to
99
ensure optimal filter performance:
> 99
• Read and follow use instructions before installation and use of
> 99
this system.
98
98
plumbing codes.
98
98
• Do not
99
your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install
96
a pressure-limiting valve. Contact a plumbing professional if you
>99
are uncertain how to check your water pressure.
98
• Do not
> 98
water hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer
> 99
> 99 arrester. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain
> 99
how to check for this condition.
> 99
• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum
> 97
> 99
C).
> 99
• Protect filter from freezing.
> 99
> 99
99
• Change the disposable filter cartridge every six months or
> 98
sooner if you observe a noticeable reduction in water flow rate.
> 99
95
recommended intervals may lead to reduced filter performance
> 99
and cracks in the filter housing, causing water leakage or
> 99
flooding.
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95
95
and 401 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The
>99
concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the
95.5
system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the
95.9
permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in
98.6
98.6
98.7
96.1
96.6
98.1
98.1
96
95.9
96.5
97.1
99.1
97.3
0.5 gpm (1.89 lpm)
Potable Water
25-120 psi (172-827 kPa)
170 gallons (643.5 liters)
To reduce the risk associated with
ingestion of contaminants:
MUST comply with all state and local
XWF System is certified by IAPMO R&T
against NSF/ANSI Standards 42,53, and 401
for the reduction of claims specified on the
performance data sheet and at iapmort.org.
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