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Owner’s Manual

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Safety Information

Proper Installation and 

Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operating Instructions

About the Reverse 

Osmosis System  . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5

Faucet and Indicator Lights  . . . . .5

Purging the System  . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Specification Guidelines . . . . . . . .3

Care and Cleaning

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . .10

Check the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Filter Replacement 

Procedures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–8

Flow Control and Screen  . . . . . . . 9

RO Cartridge Replacement  . . . . 9

Sanitizing the System  . . . . . . . 7, 10

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call 

For Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13

Common Problems  . . . . . . . . . . .14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support  . . . Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The GE RO PNRV18Z Model Series is
Tested and Certified by NSF International
against ANSI/NSF Standard 58 for TDS
and Cyst reduction.

Model number: ________________

Serial number: ________________

You can find them on the side 

of the tank.

Summary of Contents for PNRV18ZCC01

Page 1: ...ification Guidelines 3 Care and Cleaning Battery Replacement 10 Check the System 8 Filter Replacement Procedures 6 8 Flow Control and Screen 9 RO Cartridge Replacement 9 Sanitizing the System 7 10 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 12 13 Common Problems 14 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 15 The GE RO PNRV18Z Model Series is Tested and Certified by NSF Internatio...

Page 2: ...luent concentrations of no more than 27 mg L nitrate and 3 mg L nitrite in combination measured as N and is certified for nitrate nitrite reduction only for water supplies with a pressure of 280kPa 40 psig or greater SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to any type of weathe...

Page 3: ...n sulfide ppm 0 1 Chlorine in water supply Allowable Feed water pH limits pH 4 10 Percent rejection of TDS minimum new membrane 92 Chlorine removed maximum of 2 0 ppm by the Reverse Osmosis prefilter regular changing of the prefilter is required Chlorine will destroy the Reverse Osmosis membrane Feed water at 50 psig and 77 F with 750 ppm sodium chloride Quality water production amount of waste wa...

Page 4: ...essurized for fast flow to the faucet when drinking water is needed Check Valve A check valve is built into the bottom end of the Reverse Osmosis housing The check valve prevents a backward flow of product water from the storage area A backward flow could cause rupture of the Reverse Osmosis membrane Automatic Shutoff Assembly To conserve water the drinking water system has an automatic shutoff Wh...

Page 5: ...of the flashing RO light Long periods of limited or non use can cause the TDS levels to temporarily change If the Reverse Osmosis Filtration System Is Connected to Your Icemaker Before you service the filter change the filters or purge the Filtration system YOU MUST turn off the icemaker by raising the feeler arm Four hours after servicing your unit lower the feeler arm to resume icemaking Purging...

Page 6: ...osis Filtration System is connected to your icemaker YOU MUST turn off the icemaker by raising the feeler arm before servicing the filter changing the filters or purging the filtration system After completing work allow four hours for unit to refill then lower the feeler arm to resume icemaking Pull the Reverse Osmosis system away from cabinet leave tubing connected Place a dry towel under the sys...

Page 7: ...nnect to electronics box A small amount of water will drain when fitting is disconnected Remove the clamp retainers and sections from top of the unit Lift the Reverse Osmosis cap straight up slight resistance is normal from the Reverse Osmosis housing no need to disconnect tubing and move aside Dispose of water from the Reverse Osmosis housing NOTE If the cap o ring remained in the Reverse Osmosis...

Page 8: ...x to bottom of postfilter Snap postfilter into holder The flow arrow printed on the side of the filter should be pointed down Replace batteries in battery case with four new AA alkaline batteries Note orientation and of batteries Weak batteries will give no or a false indication Replacing batteries also resets the six month clock and filter light will flash green NOTE Lights may not operate proper...

Page 9: ...t force in further after you feel resistance Visually check to be sure it is properly positioned Install the flow control and tighten by hand then another 1 4 turn with pliers DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AND DISTORT OR CRUSH THE TUBING AND FLOW CONTROL If you are replacing the Reverse Osmosis cartridge return to the Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement instructions Otherwise open red tank shutoff valve an...

Page 10: ...e Osmosis system and after servicing inner parts of the Reverse Osmosis system including replacement of prefilter postfilter and Reverse Osmosis cartridge It is important to wash hands with anti bacterial soap before handling inner parts of the system See the Sanitize the System section for instructions CAUTION If installing unit in New Construction ensure house plumbing is flushed thoroughly befo...

Page 11: ...11 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Notes www GEAppliances com ...

Page 12: ...e Reverse Osmosis Replace the Reverse Osmosis membrane cartridge of this flashing light membrane is no longer flow control and screen removing the required amount of Total Dissolved Solids Water supply to the Reverse Increase water pressure precondition the water etc Osmosis system not within as needed to conform before doing maintenance on specifications the Reverse Osmosis system Incorrect brine...

Page 13: ...Water leaking from Drain side of faucet air gap Inspect and eliminate restriction or plug It is important faucet air gap hole 3 8 tubing plugged that there are no dips loops or low spots in the drain line restricted or incorrectly from the faucet air gap to the drain pipe Refer to connected to the drain Installation Instructions for proper drain connection If drain line adapter was used as the dra...

Page 14: ...ges Leak at fittings Use pliers to tighten fittings until leak stops Do not overtighten FILTER light flashes Batteries not changed Replace batteries See step 5 under Replace the Filters yellow When batteries are replaced the light will flash green and the 6 months timer will be reset RO light flashes Prefilter cartridge Remove RO cap and look at end of prefilter cartridge yellow assembled upside d...

Page 15: ...ights 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 Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the Reverse Osmosis Filtration System which fails due to a defect in materials or From the date of...

Page 16: ... about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes V...

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