GE SmartWater GXITD Quick Start Manual

Your new GE icemaker water filter comes complete with all the necessary hardware for installation. Each filter gives you up to six
months of great-tasting water. Filter should be changed after 6 months of use.
REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
• a tube cutter
• 7/16", 1/2" and 9/16" wrenches
• a knife
• a bucket or pan
• Protect from freezing. Drain filter when room temperature drops
below 32°F. (0°C.).
• Use the in-line water filtering system on a potable, safe-to-drink,
home COLD water supply only. The filter will not make unsafe
water safe to drink. Do NOT use on HOT water (100°F. max.).
• Do not install on line pressure above 125 psi (862 kPa), or below
25 psi (172 kPa).
• All of the refrigerator installation requirements must be met when
installing the filter.
Service
Model Flow rate
0.5 gpm
GXITD
(1.9 lpm)
Testing parameters: Influent Challenges = pH 7.5 ± 0.5; Temperature 68°F ± 5°F (20°C ± 3°C); Pressure 60 psig; Flow Rate = 1gpm
If slow water or hollow ice occurs, replace filter.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after
the system.
Small parts remaining after the installation could be a choke
hazard. Discard safely.
• What does this warranty cover?
— Any defect in materials or workmanship in the manufactured product.
• What does this warranty not cover?
— Customer installation. The Installation Instructions cover installation
and replacement instructions.
— Defects that result from abuse, misuse, alterations, 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.
GE SmartWater
GE Model GXITD Filter
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Service
Life
2000 gal. (7571 liters)
or 6 months (172–862 kPa)
WARNING
LIMITED 60 DAY WARRANTY
Part No. 251B6017P003-1
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
• a file
• sandpaper
• Do not use wicking or pipe dope sealer for fitting connections
into head of filter. Teflon® tape is recommended and included.
Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont.
• Do not install in direct sunlight.
• Installation must comply with existing state or local plumbing codes.
• It is essential that operational, maintenance and filter replacement
requirements be carried out for this product to perform as
advertised. Change filter at least every six months. Flush new
cartridge for 5 minutes.
SPECIFICATIONS
Max.
Pressure Temp. Contaminant
25–125 psi 100°F.
(38°C.)
System Tested and Certified by NSF International against
ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for the reduction of Taste and Odor,
and Chlorine, Class I.
• For how long after the original purchase?
— Sixty (60) days.
• How do I make a warranty claim?
— Return to the retailer from which it was purchased along with a copy
of the "Proof of Purchase."
• How does state law relate to this warranty?
— This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Contact us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800-GE-CARES (U.S.), or toll-free
866-777-7627 (Canada).
Pub. No. 49-50047-1
(11-00 JR)
www.GEAppliances.com
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OPTIONAL TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Using pliers or vise grips WILL damage the fittings.
% Reduction
Chlorine 93%
Average Average
Influent Effluent
2.0 mg/L 0.1 mg/L: