GE Water System GNUT05Z01 User Manual

GE Appliances  
Faucet  
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Owners Manual  
GNUT05Z01  
GNUV10Z01  
GNUL30Z01  
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GE Answer Center 800.626.2000  
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Part No. 215C1002P006–1 Pub. No. 49-5804  
 
Safety Information . . . . . . . . .4  
Specification Guidelines . . . .5  
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GE & You,  
A Service Partnership.  
Ask any GE appliance owner and they will  
tell you we stand behind our products with  
unmatched quality service. However, did  
you know that most questions result from  
simple problems that you can easily fix  
yourself in just a few minutes? This  
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Owners Manual can tell you how.  
Operating Instructions  
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Read this Manual  
Inside you will find many  
Filter Cartridge  
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helpful hints on how to use and  
maintain your water system  
properly. Just a little preventive  
care on your part can save you a  
great deal of time and money  
over the life of your system.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
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Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
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Review the Section on  
Troubleshooting Tips  
You’ll find many answers to  
common problems here.  
If you review our chart of  
Troubleshooting Tips first,  
you may not need to call for  
service at all.    
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Customer Service  
Warranty Information . . . . . . .15  
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If You Need Service  
Service  
If you do need service, you can  
relax knowing help is only a  
phone call away. A list of toll-free  
customer service numbers is  
included in the back section.  
Or you can always call the  
GE Answer Center® at  
Telephone Numbers . .Back Cover  
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800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,  
7 days a week.  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
WARNING!  
For your safety, the information in this manual must be  
followed to minimize the risk of property damage or  
personal injury.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Check with your local public  
works department for  
plumbing codes. You must  
follow these guidelines as you  
install the water filtration  
system.  
WARNING: Do not use with  
water that is microbiologically  
unsafe, or of unknown  
quality, without adequate  
disinfection before or after  
the system, such as single-user  
wells, or other non-public  
water systems not regulated by  
federal or state health and  
safety requirements.  
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  
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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  
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toll-free at the GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000.  
Install or store where it will not  
Your water filtration system  
be exposed 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.  
will withstand up to 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.  
WARNING: Discard all  
unused and packaging  
material after installation.  
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SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES.  
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About the Water Filtration System  
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  
smell. They can also reduce other undesirable elements from drinking water  
supplies, such as organic chemical contaminants and lead.  
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.  
Filter I  
FXUS—a sediment/taste and odor filter cartridge  
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Reduces unpleasant tastes, odors, dirt, rust and sediments  
Reduces 95% chlorine for 1500 gallons of water  
20 micron, activated carbon  
Filter II (Options)  
1 FXUT—a deluxe taste and odor filter cartridge  
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Reduces unpleasant tastes and odors  
Reduces 99% chlorine for 3000 gallons of water  
20 micron, granular activated carbon  
2 FXUV—an organic chemical contaminants filter cartridge  
Reduces certain organic chemical contaminants like pesticides and herbicides  
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Reduces 95% chemical contaminant for 500 gallons of water  
Reduces 99% chlorine for 500 gallons of water  
20 micron, granular activated carbon  
3 FXUL—a lead filter cartridge  
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Reduces 90% lead for 1000 gallons of water  
Reduces 99% chlorine for 1000 gallons of water  
10–20 micron, carbon block  
Maximum Supply Water Pressure — 125 pounds per square inch (psi)  
Minimum - Maximum Supply Water Temperature — 40–100°F.  
Inlet - Outlet — 3/8NPT, fittings and tubing included  
Maximum Filtered Water Flow — 0.6 gpm  
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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.  
 
About the water filtration system.  
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Using the water filtration system and about the filter cartridge  
The countertop faucet dispenses the 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  
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Filter Cartridge Life— Several variables determine how long the  
cartridges will last in your water filter system. These include:  
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1 How much water you use.  
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. 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.  
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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 could be installed  
backwards or the leadwires are not connected.  
Indicator  
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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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Filter Cartridge 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.) 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.  
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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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Vent valve  
Bracket  
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Head  
Sump  
Cartridge  
O-ring seal  
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Turn sump wrench tool  
provided, clockwise  
TURN SUMP  
TO INSTALL  
Filter II  
TURN SUMP  
TO REMOVE  
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Filter I  
If you are replacing a filter cartridge, remove and discard the used filter  
cartridge.  
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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.  
NOTE: The water filtration system uses two different types of filter cartridges.  
Be sure to install them correctly.  
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The sediment/taste and odor filter (FXUS) should always be placed in the  
filter I sump.  
 
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Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal in the sump with clean silicone  
grease. Be sure it is fully seated in its groove.  
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Hold the sump up to the filter head, aligning the center hole in  
the cartridge with the protrusion on the bottom of the head.  
Being careful not to cross-thread, rotate the sump onto the filter  
head and tighten securely using the sump wrench tool provided.  
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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.  
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.  
Close the filtered water faucet. Then check for leaks between the  
sump and the head.  
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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 and allow the fine,  
harmless carbon particles to purge from the cartridge. Turn off  
the faucet when you no longer see the particles in the filtered water.  
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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.  
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Circumstances that may require flushing the system are:  
Boil-Water Advisory.  
Flooding of the GE Water Filtration System.  
Long-term non-use.  
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The procedure for flushing the GE Water Filtration System is:  
See Filter Cartridge Replacement section on page 8 and follow steps  
1, 2, 3, and 4.  
Next, reinstall the sumps (without the filter elements), turn water  
on, and flush water through the faucet for one minute.  
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Then, turn water off, remove sumps, empty water out of sumps  
and install new filter elements.  
Follow steps 6–9 on page 9, Filter Cartridge Replacement section,  
to complete.  
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Before you call for service…  
Troubleshooting Tips  
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Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not  
need to call for service.  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Water contains  
tiny black particles  
New filter cartridges  
contain activated  
Turn on the filtered 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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carbon, which is a  
harmless black powder  
Water has air bubbles  
and is cloudy  
Air in system after  
installation  
Will go away after water  
runs for a while.  
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Indicator light on the  
faucet base is flashing  
Six months usage has  
occurred. This is the  
maximum life of the  
filter cartridges  
Replace both filters and  
batteries in the battery  
pack.  
Indicator light on the  
faucet base is not  
working  
Faucet base leadwire not Connect.  
connected to battery  
pack leadwire  
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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 old.  
Leadwires damaged  
Inspect and repair as  
needed.  
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Chlorine taste and/or  
odor in the product  
water  
The filter cartridges no  
longer removing chlorine  
from the water supply  
Replace both cartridges  
and batteries in the  
battery pack.  
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Consumer Product  
Ownership Registration  
Important Mail Today  
Place in an envelope and mail to:  
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Warranty Registration Department  
P.O. Box 34070  
Louisville, KY 40232-4070  
 
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  
Product Ownership  
Registration today.  
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mind of knowing  
we can contact you  
in the unlikely  
After mailing the  
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store this document  
in a safe place. It  
contains informa-  
tion you will need  
Read your “Owner’s  
Manual” carefully.  
It will help you  
operate your new  
appliance properly.  
If you have questions,  
or need more  
information call the  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000.  
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should you require  
service. Our service  
number is  
1
event of a safety  
modification.  
800-GE-CARES.  
(800-432-2737).  
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Serial  
WATER TREATMENT  
Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and  
return the card below to ensure that your product is registered.  
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Model  
Serial  
WATER TREATMENT  
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GE Water Filtration System Warranty  
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:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the Water Filtration System which fails due to  
a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full  
one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge,  
all labor and in-home service to replace the defective  
part.  
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What GE Will Not Cover:  
Service trips to your home to teach you Filter cartridges, membranes or  
how to use the product.  
batteries.  
Improper installation.  
Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
Failure of the product if it is  
abused, misused, or used for other  
than the intended purpose or used  
commercially.  
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Damage to the product caused by  
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.  
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Incidental or consequential damage to  
personal property caused by possible  
defects with this appliance.  
Use of this product where water is  
microbiologically unsafe or of  
unknown quality without adequate  
disinfection before or after the  
system, such as single-user wells, or  
other non-public water systems not  
regulated by federal or state health  
and safety requirements.  
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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.  
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  
states Attorney General.  
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Service Telephone Numbers.  
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GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000  
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
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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  
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TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)  
GE offers, free of charge, Braille controls for a variety of GE  
appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free  
kitchen for persons with limited mobility.  
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Service Contracts 800-626-2224  
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect  
and you’ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will  
still be there after your warranty expires.  
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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).  
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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, follow  
these steps. First, contact the people who serviced your appliance. If  
you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone  
number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances,  
Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225.  
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