Installing The Filter - GE SmartWater GXILQ Guia De Inicio Rapido

Teflon
tape
1. All of the refrigerator installation
requirements must be met when

installing the filter.

Attach Fittings to Filter
2. a. Remove yellow endcaps from filter.
b. Apply 1 to 2 wraps of the included Teflon
tape to threads of o-ring fittings, as shown.
c. Thread o-ring fittings into both ends of the
filter body and tighten snug with a wrench.
Leave at least one turn of thread showing.
Cut Tubing
3. Shut off water supply.
4. The filter is to be inserted (spliced) into the
1/4" OD supply tube that feeds water to the
refrigerator. (Do not cut any water lines
internal to the refrigerator.) Locate the filter
as close as possible to the supply water shut-
off valve. If the filter needs to be located
behind the refrigerator, there needs to be at
least 6 inches of clearance between the wall
and the refrigerator. If the appliance must
be moved, make sure there is proper
protection on the floor.
1. Get a bucket and a towel.
2. Disconnect the old filter at its inlet first and
then its outlet. Water source will shut off
automatically, but some water may spill or drip
back through the filter.
3. Attach fittings to both ends of the new
filter body.
a. Find fittings that mate with filter body.
• What does this warranty cover?
— Any defect in materials or workmanship in the
manufactured product.
• What does this warranty not cover?
— Customer installation. The Installation Instructions cover
installation and replacement instructions.
— Defects that result from abuse, misuse, alterations, improper
installation or damage not caused by GE.
— Liability on the part of GE under this or any other warranty for
any indirect or consequential damage.
— Products that are used for commercial or industrial
applications.
SUPPLY SIDE
Brass nut
Brass insert (for plastic tubing)
Valved fitting
Water line
Ferrule
tubing
Follow Directions for Proper Assembly
INSTALLING THE FILTER
5. Cut the tubing, making sure the ends are
square and no burrs protrude. Deburr ends
with file or sandpaper if necessary.
Attach Fittings to Tubing
6. Slip brass nuts then ferrules over both tubing
ends, leaving 1/4" of tubing exposed from
end. (See figure for ferrule orientation).
If your tubing is plastic, place brass inserts
into ends of tubing.
7. a. Insert end of supply side tubing into the
valved fitting (the longer fitting); hand-
tighten nut onto threads of fitting.
CAUTION: Be careful not to cross thread the nut
and the fitting.
b. Using two wrenches, tighten nut at least
one full turn.
c. Valved fitting is now installed. Turn water
supply on and inspect for leaks.
d. Repeat a and b for non-valved fitting on the
appliance side.
PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE FILTER
b. Apply one to two wraps of Teflon tape to
threads of o-ring fittings, as shown.
c. Thread o-ring fittings into filter body and
tighten snugly.
4. Place filter outlet over bucket; fine particles
of carbon may be present— flush by connecting
filter inlet to valved fitting. Fine carbon particles
will be removed during the flushing. Disconnect
LIMITED 60 DAY WARRANTY
INLET OUTLET
O-ring
fitting
• For how long after the original purchase?
— Sixty (60) 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."
• How does state law relate to this warranty?
— This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Contact us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800-GE-CARES (U.S.), or
toll-free 866-777-7627 (Canada).
APPLIANCE SIDE
Brass insert (for
plastic tubing)
O-ring
Non-valved
fitting
fitting
Flush Filter
8. Place filter outlet over bucket; fine particles
of carbon may be present— flush by
connecting filter inlet to valved fitting.
Fine carbon particles will be removed during
the flushing. Disconnect inlet to stop flushing
after 2 to 3 gallons of water are flushed
(approx. 5 minutes).
Final Connection and Leak Check
9. Connect the outlet of the filter
to the water line going to your refrigerator.
10. Connect the inlet of the filter to the water
supply line and inspect for leaks. If a leak
occurs, tighten nuts or fittings until the
leak stops.
11. Write the date on the filter and also mark
your calendar to replace with another filter
after six months.
12. The enclosed mounting bracket can be
used to attach filter to a wall. Place the
mounting screw into the bracket and screw
into the wall using a screwdriver and a drill.
inlet to stop flushing after 2 to 3 gallons of water
are flushed (approx. 5 minutes).
5. Connect the filter outlet first, then reconnect
the inlet.
6. Write the date on the filter and also mark
your calendar to replace with another filter
after six months.
Brass nut
Ferrule Water line
tubing