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.
REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
• a tube cutter
• 7/16", 1/2" and 9/16" wrenches
• a knife
• a bucket or pan
CAUTION: Using pliers or vise grips WILL damage the fittings.
• 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 use wicking or pipe dope sealer for fitting connections into head of filter. Teflon® tape is recommended and included. Teflon is a
registered trademark of DuPont.
• 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.
Service
Service
Model
Flow rate
0.5 gpm
750 gallons (2800 l)
GXILQ
(1.9 lpm)
or 6 months
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; EPA MCL: 0.015mg/L
If slow water or hollow ice occurs, replace filter.
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 disenfected
waters that may contain filterable cysts.
Small parts remaining after the installation could be a choke
hazard. Discard safely.
GE SmartWater
GE Model GXILQ Filter
INCLUDED COMPONENTS
• Filter
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Life
Pressure
25–125 psi
(172–862 kPa)
WARNING
Part No. 251B6017P004-1
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
• Quick-connect fittings
OPTIONAL TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
• a file
• sandpaper
• a screwdriver
• a drill and bit set
SPECIFICATIONS
Max.
Contaminate Reduction
Temp.
99%
Lead
100° F.
(6.5/8.5)
(38° C.)
>99.95%
Cyst
System Tested and Certified by NSF International against
ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for the reduction of lead and cysts.
Pub. No. 49-50046-1
(11-00 JR)
www.GEAppliances.com
™
• Mounting Bracket
%
Ave.
Ave.
Influent
Effluent
.148/.155 .002/.003 .002/.003
mg/L
mg/L
89,897
10
#/mL
#/mL
Max.
Min. %
Effluent.
Reduction
99%/98%
mg/L
31
99.96%
#/mL