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GE SmartWater
™
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GE Model GXITQ and GXITQR Filters
Part No. 215C1001P014
(8-99 JR)
Pub. No. 49-50027-1
For Use and Care questions call: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
Do not use where water is microbiologically
unsafe or with water of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or
after the filter.
Small parts remaining after the installation
could be a choke hazard. Discard safely.
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
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Protect from freezing. Drain filter when room temperature drops below 32°F. (0°C.).
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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.).
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Do not install on line pressure above 125 psi (862 kPa), or below 25 psi (172 kPa).
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All of the refrigerator installation requirements must be met when installing the filter.
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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.
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Do not install in direct sunlight.
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Installation must comply with existing state or local plumbing codes.
REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
•
a tube cutter
•
7/16
″,
1/2
″
and 9/16
″
wrenches
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a knife
•
a bucket or pan
CAUTION:
Using pliers or vise grips
WILL
damage the fittings.
OPTIONAL TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
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a file
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sandpaper
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.
Service Service
Max.
Models Flow rate
Life
Pressure
Temp.
GXITQ
0.5 gpm 2000 gal. or 6 months 25–125 psi
100° F.
GXITQR
(1.9 lpm)
(7571 liters)
(172–862 kPa) (38° C.)
If slow water or hollow ice occurs, replace filter.
System tested and certified by NSF
international against ANSI/NSF
Std. 42 for the reduction of chlorine
(Class 1), and taste and odor.
WARNING
