GE Appliances
Water Filtration System
Owner’s Manual
GXUT05Z
GXUV10Z
Faucet & Base
GXUL30Z
GXEM01Z
GXUT05Z, GXUV10Z, and
GXUL30Z are tested and certified
to ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for
particulate reduction Class I,
chlorine reduction Class I and
taste and odor reduction.
GXUV10Z is tested and certified
to ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for
volatile organic chemical
reduction.
GXUL30Z is tested and certified
to ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for
cyst, turbidity and lead
reduction.
Part No. 215C1002P007–1 Pub. No. 49-5830-1 10-97 CG
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
WARNING! property damage or personal injury.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Check with your local public works department
WARNING: Do not use with water that 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.
for plumbing codes. You must follow these
guidelines as you install the water filtration
system.
■Use the water filtration system on a potable,
safe-to-drink, home COLD water supply only.
The filter cartridges will not purify the water,
or make it safe to drink.
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■Do not use on a hot water supply (100°F. max.)
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PROPER INSTALLATION
This water filtration 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.
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Install or store where it will not be exposed to
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Your water filtration system will withstand up to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to any type
of weather. Water freezing in the system will break
it. Do not attempt to treat water over 100°F.
125 pounds per square inch (psi) water pressure.
If your house water supply pressure is higher than
100 psi, install a pressure reducing valve before
installing the water filtration system.
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WARNING: Discard all unused and packaging
material after installation. Small parts remaining
after installation could be a choke hazard.
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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
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Specification guidelines.
Many bad tastes and/or odors are removed from water using activated carbon filter cartridges. They are
most often used to remove a chlorine taste and odor. They can also reduce other undesirable elements
from drinking water supplies, such as organic chemical contaminants and lead.
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NOTE: Small amounts of hydrogen sulfide (noticeable as “rotten egg” odor) may be reduced by taste
and odor filters for a short time, but the carbon media is quickly exhausted. Other water conditioning
equipment is usually required for the continuous treatment of hydrogen sulfide.
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The GE water filtration system uses two filter cartridges.
(The filters are sold separately for model GXEM01Z01.)
Filter I
Filter II (Optional filter choices)
IIa. FXUT—a deluxe taste and odor filter cartridge
• 3000 gallons
I. FXUS—a sediment/taste and odor filter cartridge
• Reduces unpleasant tastes, odors, dirt,
rust and sediments
• Reduces unpleasant tastes and odors
• Reduces 99% chlorine
• 20 micron, activated carbon
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• 20 micron, granular activated carbon
IIb. FXUV—an organic chemical reduction filter
cartridge
• 500 gallons
• Reduces 95% of organic chemicals as
specified on the Performance Data Sheet.
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• Reduces 99% chlorine
• 20 micron, granular activated carbon
IIc. FXUL—a lead/cyst filter cartridge
• 1000 gallons
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• Reduces 99% lead
• Reduces 99% chlorine
• Absolute one micron carbon block
• Reduces 99.99% filterable cysts
(such as cryptosporidium and giardia)
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• Reduces turbidity by 99%.
Minimum - Maximum Supply Water Pressure — 40–125 pounds per square inch (psi)
Minimum - Maximum Supply Water Temperature — 40–100°F.
Inlet - Outlet — 3/8² NPT, fittings and tubing included
Maximum Filtered Water Flow — 0.6 gpm
Depending on the treatment needed for a specific water supply, the water filtration system can be customized using any
combination of the preceding filter cartridges.
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About the water filtration system.
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Using the water filtration system and about the filter cartridge
The countertop faucet dispenses filtered drinking water when opened. It has a hand-operated,
spring-loaded closed lever to prevent waste. You can keep the faucet open by pushing upward on
the lever to lock it against the faucet spout.
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Filtered water faucet
Lock
open
Open
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Filter Cartridge Life—Several variables determine how long the cartridges will last in your water
filter system. These include:
How much water you use.
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How much sediment, taste and/or odor, lead, or other unwanted substance, is in the water.
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No matter which water filter system you have, you should replace the cartridges every six months,
when indicated by the electronic indicator light on the base. In extremely poor water supplies,
you may notice the return of the unwanted substance in your water before the six months are up.
In this case the cartridges should be replaced immediately. If the system is also for lead or
chemical contaminant removal, it is MORE IMPORTANT to replace the cartridges at least every six
months.
NOTE: If the water supply contains high amounts of sediments, the carbon filters may plug
with them, reducing filtered water flow to the system faucet. Cartridge replacement is needed
to restore flow.
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Electronic Indicator Light—The electronic indicator light on the base of the faucet is a six month
timer that shows you when to replace the filter cartridges. When the battery pack is first installed,
the indicator light will light briefly to show that the electronics are operating. If this does not
happen, the batteries may be installed backwards or the leadwires are not connected.
After about six months, the indicator light begins to flash. It is time to replace the filter cartridges.
When replacing the filter cartridges, also replace the batteries in the battery pack. Two “AA”
batteries are required.
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Indicator
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About the water filtration system.
Filter Cartridge Installation or Replacement
CAUTION: Never remove the sumps when water pressure is in the water filtration system.
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Close the water supply/saddle valve to the filter. (See the Installation Instructions for saddle valve location.)
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Press the vent valve on the top of the Filter I head to relieve the pressure in the system, or open the filtered
water faucet.
Remove the sump, using the sump wrench tool provided, from the filter head by rotating the sump as shown
in the below illustration. Be careful, the sump may be full of water. Be sure to keep the large o-ring seal.
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Bracket
Vent valve
Head
Cartridge
O-ring seal
Sump
Sump
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TURN SUMP
TO INSTALL
Turn sump wrench tool
provided clockwise
TURN SUMP
TO REMOVE
Filter II
Sump
Filter I
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3 If you are replacing a filter cartridge, remove and discard the used filter cartridge.
Be sure the inside of the sump is clean. Thoroughly wash the inside of the sump with hot, soapy water and
rinse.
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Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge and insert the filter cartridge in the sump. Some
cartridges fit either way, while others fit only one way. Observe markings on the cartridge.
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NOTE: The water filtration system uses two different types of filter cartridges. Be sure to install them correctly.
The sediment/taste and odor filter (FXUS) should always be placed in the Filter I sump.
6 Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal in the sump with clean silicone grease. Be sure it is fully seated in its groove.
Hold the sump up to the filter head, aligning the center hole in the cartridge with the protrusion on the
bottom of the head.
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8 Being careful not to cross-thread, rotate the sump onto the filter head and tighten securely by hand.
NOTE: If the sump will not tighten up to the head, you may have the cartridge in upside down. Take the
cartridge out and check for correct orientation.
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Repeat steps 2 through 8 for Filter II.
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Turn on the filtered water faucet. Then, slowly open the water supply/saddle valve and allow the filter
housing to fill. While it is filling, press the filter vent valve to release air in the filter.
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11 Close the filtered water faucet. Then check for leaks between the sump and the head.
NOTE: If leaking, turn off the water supply and turn on the filtered water faucet, or press the vent valve to
depressurize the filter. Disassemble the filter and check the o-ring for cuts, flat spots, etc., and sealing
surfaces for foreign material. Clean the o-ring and lightly lubricate with clean silicone grease. Carefully press
into the groove in the sump.
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If you are replacing the batteries, remove, properly discard and install two new “AA” alkaline batteries in the
battery pack. Removing the batteries or momentarily disconnecting the leadwires resets the six month
electronic timer.
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The filter cartridges contain activated carbon, a black powder. When new, turn on the filtered water faucet
for ten minutes to allow the fine, harmless carbon particles to purge from the cartridge.
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Flush Procedure
Whenever water of unknown quality is passed through the GE water filtration system, filter elements
should be discarded and the filtration system flushed.
Circumstances that may require flushing the system are:
■ Boil-water advisory.
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■ Flooding of the GE water filtration system.
■ Long-term non-use.
The procedure for flushing the GE water filtration system is:
■ See Filter Cartridge Replacement section and follow steps 1, 2, 3, and 4.
■ Next, reinstall the sumps (without the filter elements), turn water on, and flush water through the
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faucet for one minute.
■ Then, turn water off, remove sumps, empty water out of sumps and install new filter elements.
Follow steps 6–9 in the Filter Cartridge Replacement section to complete.
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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.
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Water contains tiny
black particles
New filter cartridges contain
activated carbon, which is a
harmless black powder.
• 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.
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Water has air bubbles
and is cloudy
Air in system after installation.
• Will go away after water runs for a while.
Indicator light on the
faucet base is flashing
Six months usage has occurred.
This is the maximum life of the
filter cartridges.
• Replace both filter cartridges and batteries in the
battery pack.
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Indicator light on the
faucet base is not working is not connected to the battery
The faucet base leadwire
• Connect.
pack leadwire.
Batteries may need to be
replaced or they may have been
installed incorrectly.
• Observe orientation markings on the holder and install
correctly. Replace batteries if they are old.
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Leadwires damaged.
• Inspect and repair as needed.
Chlorine taste and /or
odor in the product water
The filter cartridges are no
longer removing chlorine
from the water supply.
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Replace both filter cartridges and batteries in the
battery pack.
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GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service
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Protection Plus —comprehensive protection on all your appliances—No Matter
What Brand!
Benefits Include:
• Backed by GE
We’ll Cover Any Appliance.
Anywhere. Anytime.*
• All brands covered
• Unlimited service calls
• All parts and labor costs included
• No out-of-pocket expenses
• No hidden deductibles
• One 800 number to call
You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.
Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker
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Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800-626-2224
for more information.
*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
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Please place in envelope and mail to:
General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 34070
Louisville, KY 40232-4070
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your
confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Complete and mail
your Consumer
After mailing
Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.
If you have questions,
or need more
the registration
below, store this
document in a safe
place. It contains
information you
will need should
Product Ownership
Registration today.
Have the peace of
mind of knowing we
can contact you in
the unlikely event of
a safety modification.
you require service.
information call the
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Our service number
is 800-GE-CARES
(800-452-2737).
GE Answer Center
800.626.2000.
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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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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Model Number
Serial Number
Mr. ■ Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■
First
Name
Last
Name
Street
Address
Apt. #
City
Zip
Code
State
Date Placed
In Use
Month
Day
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Year
Phone
Number
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GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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GE Water Filtration System Warranty
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All warranty service provided by our SmartWater™ Authorized Servicer Network.
For service, call 800-GE-CARES.
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For The Period Of:
GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Any part of the Water Filtration System (excluding filters) which fails due to a defect in materials
or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor
(does not include service trip to home) to replace the defective part.
What GE Will Not Cover:
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■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
■ Filter cartridges or batteries.
product.
■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
■ Improper installation.
■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.
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■ 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.
■ Incidental or consequential damage to personal property
caused by possible defects with this appliance.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
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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.
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Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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Service Telephone Numbers.
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
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
substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories 800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:
First, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Finally, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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