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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GE Model GXRTQ and GXRTQR Filters
Do not use where water is microbiologically
unsafe or
with water of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the filter.
Small parts remaining after the installation could be
a choke hazard. Discard safely
.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
• 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.
• 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.
REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
• a tube cutter
• 7/16″ and 1/2″ wrenches
• a knife
• a bucket or pan
OPTIONAL TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
• a file
• sandpaper
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.
System tested and certified by NSF international
against ANSI/NSF Std. 42 for
the reduction of
chlorine and taste and odor.
WARNING
Service Service Max. Tested % Reduction Influent Challenge Average Average
Model Flow rate Life Pressure Temp. Contaminant % Reduction Required Concn. Required Influent Effluent
GXRTQ 0.5 gpm 2000 gal. (7571 liters) 25–125 psi 100°F. Chlorine 93% ≥75% 2.0 mg/L ± 10% 2.0 mg/L 0.1 mg/L
GXRTQR (1.9 lpm) or 6 months (172–862 kPa) (38°C.)
SPECIFICATIONS
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.
CAUTION: Using pliers or vise grips WILL damage the fittings.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
• This System has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42 for reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering
the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in ANSI/NSF 42.
• Actual performance may vary with local water conditions.
LIMITED 30 DAY WARRANTY
• What does this warranty cover?
— Any defect in materials or workmanship in the manufactured product.
• What does this warranty not cover?
— Filter Cartridges.
— Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
— Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
— Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, altered, used commercially or used for
other than the intended purpose.
— Use of this product where water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality,
without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst
reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
— Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
— Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with
this appliance, its installation or repair.
• For how long after the original purchase?
— Thirty (30) 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.” A new or reconditioned unit will be provided. This warranty excludes the
cost of shipping the product to your home.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products
purchased for home or office use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost
of shipping or service to your home or office.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state
consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Contact us at ge.com, or call toll-free at 800.952.5039 in the U.S., or 866.777.7627 in Canada.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product
exchange as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to
one year or the shortest period allowed by law.