GE Appliances Reverse Osmosis Filtration System Owner’s Manual PNRV12ZBL01 Faucet & Base Reverse Osmosis Unit Storage Tank Part No. 215C1002P004–4 Pub. No. 49-5802-4 5-98 CG 7178901...
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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. Product – height 16″ width 17″ depth 6″ 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. 40–100 Water quality Maximum Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)—parts per million (ppm)
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Water from the cold supply pipe is directed to the prefilter cartridge, which is inside the sump. The Prefilter — prefilter is a replaceable sediment cartridge containing activated carbon. The cartridge removes sand, silt, dirt, other sediments and up to 2.0 ppm of chlorine from the feed water. The prefilter reduces chlorine in the feed water because CHLORINE DESTROYS THE REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE.
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About the reverse osmosis system. The Faucet and Indicator Lights Flashing Green Light— The Reverse Osmosis The countertop faucet Faucet and Electronics— system is providing high quality drinking water. dispenses filtered drinking water when opened. It has a hand-operated, spring-loaded NOTE: If the Reverse Osmosis system is connected lever to prevent waste.
Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system. To obtain replacement filters, call GE Appliance Parts at 800-626-2002. Prefilter/Postfilter Cartridge Replacement FX12P Activated Carbon Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement FX12M Thin Film Polyamide If the Reverse Osmosis filtration system is connected to your icemaker, YOU MUST turn off the icemaker by raising the feeler arm before servicing or changing the filters, or when purging the Reverse Osmosis system.
Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system. Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement Install new flow control and screen. Go NOTE: When replacing the Reverse Osmosis to the Flow Control and Screen section for cartridge, also install a new flow control and directions.
Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis System Sanitize upon installation of the Reverse Osmosis Fill the prefilter sump with cold water to system and after servicing inner parts, including about 1″ from the o-ring. Add 1 ounce (2 replacement of prefilter, postfilter and the tablespoons) of ordinary 5.25% household Reverse Osmosis cartridge.
Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system Flow Control and Screen The flow control regulates the flow of water If you are replacing the flow control and through the Reverse Osmosis cartridge at the screen, discard them. If you are checking the Check valve tee required rate so high quality product water is flow control, screen and tubing for blockage,...
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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Before you call for service… 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.
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® a safety modification. Our service number GE Answer Center is 800-GE-CARES 800.626.2000. (800-452-2737). Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered.
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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.
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.
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