GE GXRTDR - Manual

Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system.
Small parts remaining after the installation could be
a choke hazard. Discard safely
.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
• Protect from freezing. Drain filter when room temperature is expected to drop 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
into a bucket or pan for 5 minutes before connecting to refrigerator line. See Installation Instructions.
REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
• a tube cutter
• 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 is Tested and Certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42
for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor
and Particulate Class V.
WARNING
Service Service Max. Tested % Reduction Influent Challenge Average Average
Model Flow rate Life Pressure Temp. Contaminant % Reduction Required Concn. Required Influent Effluent
GXRTDR 0.5 gpm 2500 gal. (9463 liters) 25–125 psi 100°F Chlorine 70% ≥50% 2.0 mg/L ± 10% 2.0 mg/L 0.59 mg/L
(1.9 lpm) or 6 months (172–862 kPa) (38°C)
Particulate, 99.5% 85% Min. 1000 #/ml 5033 #/ml 24 #/ml
Class V
particles
30 to <50 μm
Testing parameters: Influent Challenges = pH 7.5 ± 0.5; Temperature 68°F ± 5°F (20°C ± 3°C); Pressure 60 psig; Flow Rate = 0.5 gpm
If slow water or hollow ice occurs, replace filter.
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GEAppliances.com
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
• This System has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 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 NSF/ANSI 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 GEAppliances.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.
Installation
Filter Replacement
Instructions
GXRTDR
Replacement Filter Cartridges/Estimated Replacement Cost
GXRTDR–Replacement Filter $12—$17
For replacement parts, call toll-free 800.626.2002 (US),
800.663.6060 (Canada–English), or 800.361.3869
(Canada–French).
The GXRTDR has been tested and Certified by WQA
according to CSA B483.1.
SPECIFICATIONS