GE APPLIANCES WH2PKRING Water System Replacement O-Ring Kit Instruction Manual

Installation Instructions
Water Filtration System
GX1S01R

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow these guidelines as you install the Water Filtration system.
• Use the Water Filtration system on a potable, safe-to-drink, home COLD water supply only. The filter cartridge will not purify the water or make it safe to drink.
• DO NOT use on a hot water supply. Cold water supply only (40-100° F).
• Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to any type of weather. Water freezing in the system will damage it.
• Your Water Filtration system will withstand up to 125 pounds per square inch (psi) water pressure. If your house water supply pressure is higher than 80 psi, install a pressure reducing valve before installing the Water Filtration system.

WARNING
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 disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. Discard all unused and packaging material after installation. Small parts remaining after installation could be a choke hazard.

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION

• Phillips screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Adjustable wrench

REQUIRED PARTS FOR INSTALLATION

• 3/8″ Tubing (Pex or Plastic)
• 2-3/8″ NPT Fittings
• Teflon Tapek
• 2-3/8″ Nuts
• 2 Tube Inserts
• Sump Wrench – UCWRNCH

OPTIONAL KITS AND TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
NOTE: Sump wrench (UCWRNCH) and faucet (UNFCTBL) are sold separately for model GX1 S01 R.

• Drill and 1/4″ bit (saddle valve installation)
• Drill and drill bit for 3/4″ hole (type as required) if mounting hole is needed for faucet
• Pipe cutter
• File

CAUTION
To avoid damaging the sink, consult a qualified plumber or installer for drilling procedures. Special drill bits may be needed for porcelain or stainless steel.

This GX1S01R is Certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for materials and structural integrity requirements and against CSA 8483.1.
49-50247-3 (01-19 GEA)
GE Appliances, a Haier company, Louisville, KY 40225

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

CAUTION
For connection to cold water line only.
Option 1: For connection to primary sink faucet
NOTE: For use with filter element FXUTC ONLY. Use of other filter elements could adversely affect main faucet flow rate.

1. Shut off cold water supply.
2. Cut out a section of pipe.
3. Make connections as shown.
4. Fully open the cold water faucet.
5. Slowly turn on the cold water supply valve and check for leaks.
6. For initial system installation, open the faucet and allow system to flush for 15 minutes (15 gallons).
   For filter replacement, see Filter Cartridge Installation or Replacement section for complete installation and filter flush times.

Option 2: For connection to secondary filtered water faucet
NOTE: For use with FXUTC, FXUVC or FXULC (Rev. 2) filter elements.

• See Required Parts for Installation on page 1.
• Faucet — UCFCTBL or UCFCTWW
• Sump Wrench — UCWRNCH

1. Shut off cold water supply.
2. Make connections as shown.
3. Fully open cold water faucet.
4. Slowly turn on cold water supply valve and check for leaks.
5. For initial system installation, open the faucet and allow system to flush for 15 minutes (15 gallons).
   For filter replacement, see Filter Cartridge Installation or Replacement section for complete installation and filter flush times.

NOTE: Sump wrench (UCWRNCH) and faucet (UNFCTBL) are sold separately for model GX1 SO1 R.

Mounting bracket to wall
The bracket can be used as a template for marking the location of the mounting screws. When determining the location of the bracket make sure you leave 11/2″ to 2″ of free area under the sump to allow for sump removal and enough space on either side to make the tubing connections.

NOTE: Predrill 1/4″ holes in wall for easy installation.

FLUSH PROCEDURE

Whenever water of unknown quality is passed through the Water Filtration system, filter elements should be discarded and the filtration system flushed.
Circumstances that may require flushing the system are:

• Boil-water advisory.
• Flooding of the Water Filtration system.
• Long-term nonuse.

The procedure for flushing the Water Filtration system is:

1. See Filter Cartridge Installation or Replacement section and follow steps 1, 2, 3 and 4.
2. Next, reinstall the sump (without the filter element), turn water on and flush water through the faucet.
3. Then, turn water off, remove sump, empty water out of sump and install new filter element.
4. Follow steps 5-10 in the Filter Cartridge Installation or Replacement section to complete.

FILTER CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT

CAUTION
Never remove the sumps when water pressure is in the Water Filtration system.

1. Close the water supply/saddle valve to the filter. Open the filtered water faucet.

2. Remove the sump, using the sump wrench tool (not included), from the filter head by rotating the sump. Be careful, the sump may be full of water. Be sure to keep the large o-ring seal.

3. If you are replacing a filter cartridge, remove and discard the used filter cartridge.

4. Be sure the inside of the sump is clean. Thoroughly wash the inside of the sump with soapy water and rinse.

5. Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge and insert the filter cartridge in the sump. Some cartridges fit either way, while others fit only one way. Observe markings on the cartridge.
   NOTE: The Water Filtration system uses different types of filter cartridges. Be sure to install them correctly.

6. Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal in the sump with clean food grade silicone grease (silicone grease is available through GE Appliances Parts and Service: 1.800.626.2002, Part number WS60X10005). Be sure it is fully seated in its groove.

7. Hold the sump up to the filter head, aligning the center hole in the cartridge with the protrusion on the bottom of the head. Failure to obtain proper alignment may cause damage to the filter and/or filtration system which will degrade filter performance.

8. Being careful not to cross-thread, rotate the sump onto the filter head and tighten securely by hand.
   NOTE: If the sump will not tighten up to the head or if you feel resistance, you may have the cartridge in upside down or misaligned. Take the cartridge out and check for correct orientation and reassemble.

9. Tum on the filtered water faucet. Then, slowly open the water supply/saddle valve and allow the filter housing to fill.

10. Close the filtered water faucet. Then, check for leaks between the sump and the head.
    NOTE: If leaking, tum off the water supply and tum on the filtered water faucet. Disassemble the filter housing and check the o-ring for cuts, flat spots, etc., and sealing surfaces for foreign material. Clean the o-ring and lightly lubricate with clean silicone grease. Carefully press into the groove in the sump. Reassemble and check for leaks.

11. The filter cartridges contain activated carbon. When new, tum on the filtered water faucet to flush the system. See chart below for individual filter flush times.
    GE APPLIANCES MODEL| LIFE| FLUSH TIME| FLOW RATE
    ---|---|---|---
    FXUTC| 6 months/ 3,000 gallons| 15 minutes (15 gallons)| 1.0 gpm
    FXULC (Rev.
    2)| 6 months/ 600 gallons| 15 minutes
    (9 gallons)| 0.6 gpm
    FXUVC| 6 months/ 500 gallons| 15 minutes (7 gallons)| 0.5 gpm

12. Place filter change label on sump, inside cabinet door, or in another convenient location. Write in date of filter change for future reference. Filters should be changed every six months.

PARTS LIST

GE Appliances Parts Catalog

REF. NO.| PART NO.| PART DESCRIPTION|
---|---|---|---
1
2
3
4
5|  WS28X10063
WS31X10026
WS03X10038
WS20X10007
WS02X10057|  MOUNTING BRACKET
Housing Head
0-Ring, Sump Housing
Sump Housing
Mounting Screws| 1
1
1
1
2

*NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of the saddle valve. For installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To obtain replacement parts or optional tools, call toll-free 800.626.2002 (US), 800.663.6060 (Canada-English), 800.361.3869 (Canada-French).

GE APPLIANCES WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM WARRANTY

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

• What does this warranty cover?
  — Any defect in materials or workmanship in the manufactured product.

• What does this warranty not cover?
  — Filter Cartridges.
  — Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
  — Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
  — Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, altered or used for other than the intended purpose.
  — Defects that result from improper installation or damage not caused by GE Appliances.
  — Liability on the part of GE Appliances under this or any other warranty for any indirect or consequential damage.
  — Products that are used for commercial or industrial applications.
  — Use of this product where water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality, without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst  reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
  — Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
  — Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance. its installation or repair.

• For how long after the original purchase?
  — One year.
  EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES —Your sole and exclusive remedy is product exchange as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

• How do | make a warranty claim?
  — Return to the retailer from which it was purchased, along with a copy of the “Proof of Purchase.” A new or reconditioned unit will be provided. This warranty excludes the cost of shipping the product to your home.
  This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home or office use within the USA. In Alaska, the limited warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service to your home or office. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, 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. Contact us at geappliances.com, or call toll-free at 800.432.2737 in the U.S., or 800.561.3344 in Canada.

References

• The Next Generation and Future of GE | General Electric

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