Filter Change Light; Flush Procedure - GE GXK185KBL Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación

Installation Instructions

FILTER CHANGE LIGHT

The clear ring at the bottom of the control knob will
flash red to indicate it is time to change the filter and the
battery.
The ring will double flash at six months to indicate it is
time to replace the filter.
The ring will have a single fading flash at one year to
indicate it is time to replace the filters and the batteries.
INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE
FILTER CANISTERS
TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN SYSTEM AND
REDUCE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE, CHANGING FILTER
AS REQUIRED.
If installing the system for the first time skip to step 3.
1. Remove the filter canisters from the manifold by
rotating the canisters to the left about 1/3 turn. NOTE:
A small amount of water from the tubing between
the filter and the faucet may come out. A small towel
should be able to catch it.
2. Remove shrink wrap on the new replacement filter
canisters. Install the new canisters into the manifold
by turning to the right about 1/3 turn until the filter
stops. The filter will rise up as it is turned.

FLUSH PROCEDURE

3. Turn on cold side of kitchen faucet. Turn control valve
so it is pointing towards kitchen faucet (water will flow
slower when passing through filters).
NOTE: System may make noise during this procedure.
4. Check for water leaks around the system.
5. Allow the system to run for 6 gallons (or 10 minutes)
to flush out any harmless carbon fines that may be
present.
6. Turn off faucet and check around system for leaks.
7. Reset timer by holding reset button on timer box for 5
seconds. Ring in base of control valve will light for 5
seconds. If single fading flash was occurring, replace
batteries before resetting the timer.
Replacement Filter Canisters/
Estimated Replacement Costs
FQK2J—Replacement filter canister $45–55
For replacement parts, call toll-free 877.959.8688.
49-6000061
EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
Whenever water of unknown quality is passed
through the GE Water Filtration system, the filter
canisters should be discarded and the filtration
system flushed.
WARNING
To reduce risk of ingestion
of contaminants, do not use with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the
system.
Circumstances that may require replacing the
filters are:
• Boil water advisory
• Flooding of the GE Water Filtration system
• Long-term non-use
The procedure for flushing the GE Water
Filtration system is:
1. See Replacing the Filter Canisters section and
follow steps 1–7.
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