Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE GXUT05Z Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the chart below
first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Water contains tiny
black particles
Water has air bubbles
and is cloudy
Indicator light on the
faucet base is flashing
Indicator light on the
faucet base is not working
Chlorine taste and /or
odor in the product water
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Possible Causes
New filter cartridges contain
activated carbon, which is a
harmless black powder.
Air in system after installation.
Six months usage has occurred.
This is the maximum life of the
filter cartridges.
The faucet base leadwire
is not connected to the battery
pack leadwire.
Batteries may need to be
replaced or they may have been
installed incorrectly.
Leadwires damaged.
The filter cartridges are no
longer removing chlorine
from the water supply.
What To Do
• Turn on the filterered water faucet and allow these
harmless carbon particles to purge from the cartridge.
Turn off the faucet when the water is clear.
• Will go away after water runs for a while.
• Replace both filter cartridges and batteries in the
battery pack.
• Connect.
• Observe orientation markings on the holder and install
correctly. Replace batteries if they are old.
• Inspect and repair as needed.
• Replace both filter cartridges and batteries in the
battery pack.