Consumer Support . . . Back Cover Warranty ....15 The GE RO PNRV18Z Model Series is Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 58 for TDS and Cyst reduction.
This Reverse Osmosis system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive Installation Instructions, ® you can receive one by calling us toll-free at the GE Answer Center , 800.626.2000. Install or store where it will not be exposed to...
Specification guidelines. www.GEAppliances.com Product – height 21 ″ width 8 ″ depth 10 ″ The system makes a good supply of drinking water each day. How much it will make depends primarily on these things… Feed water pressure—pounds per square inch (psi) 40–125 Feed water temperature limits—minimum/maximum degrees F.
About the reverse osmosis system. What the Reverse Osmosis System Does Reverse Osmosis removes Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and organic matter from water by diffusing it through a special membrane. The membrane separates minerals and impurities from the water and they are flushed to the drain. High quality product water goes directly to the drinking water faucet or to the storage tank.
www.GEAppliances.com The Faucet and Indicator Lights Faucet and Electronics— The countertop faucet NOTE: If the Reverse Osmosis system is connected dispenses filtered drinking water when opened. to the refrigerator, this light will also flash when the It has a hand-operated, spring-loaded lever to icemaker or water dispenser is in use.
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Care and cleaning–Filter replacement procedures. To obtain replacement filters, call GE Appliance Parts at 800-626-2002. Pre/Post Filter Cartridge Replacements FX18P Activated Carbon Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement FX18M Thin Film Polyamide You must replace the prefilter cartridge at least every six months to protect the Reverse Osmosis membrane from being destroyed by chlorine and/or from plugging with sediments in the water supply valve.
www.GEAppliances.com Sanitize the System Open the water supply valve to the Reverse CAUTION: Before sanitizing, be sure to remove Osmosis system. Allow system to fill for one all cartridges as described above. Chlorine will minute. Open the RO water faucet, locking destroy the Reverse Osmosis cartridge.
Care and cleaning–Filter replacement procedures. Lightly lubricate the cap o-ring with only clean silicone grease (included with replacement filters). Then, push the cap into position and install the clamp retainers and sections. Evacuate the residual water from tank. This step is important to maintain optimal system performance.
Care and cleaning–RO cartridge replacement. www.GEAppliances.com Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement Remove and replace the flow control and NOTE: When replacing the Reverse Osmosis cartridge, also install a new flow control and screen. See the Flow Control and Screen screen. section below. It’s time to replace the Reverse Osmosis Lightly lubricate the cap o-ring seal with cartridge when the amber “RO”...
Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system. Battery Replacement Always replace the four “AA” alkaline batteries in the control box when changing the prefilter and postfilter cartridges. Good batteries are needed to assure proper indicator light operation. Weak batteries may give a false indication. Changing the batteries also resets the six month or 900 gallon period.
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do • This is normal. Sounds you might hear Running water from the unit to a drain.
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www.GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do • If the water supply contains more than 2.0 ppm of chlorine, Chlorine taste and/or The ppm of chlorine in your additional filtering of the water supply to the Reverse odor in the Reverse water supply exceeds maximum Osmosis is needed.
Common problems associated with filter or RO cartridge replacement. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do • Turn water supply valve on. See diagram on page 5. No Water Water supply valve not turned on. • Turn tank shutoff valve on. See diagram on page 6. Tank shutoff valve not turned on.
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Any part of the Reverse Osmosis Filtration System which fails due to a defect in materials or One Year workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor From the date of the and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park...
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