GE GXPL03H Use And Care And Installation Instructions

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147207 Rev. A 215C1181P001 49-50166-1 (10-06 JR)ge.comGENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 402251.800.952.5039 in U.S.; 1.866.777.7627 in Canada©2006 General Electric CompanyGE Water Filtration PitcherUSE AND CARE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFiltration Pitcher – GE Model GXPL03HDo not use where water is microbiologically unsafeor with water of unknown quality without adequatedisinfection before or after the filter.Test ConditionspH: 6.5–8.5Water Temperature: 72°–75°F (22°–24°C)Operating RequirementsFilter Capacity: Each filter is certified for 40 gallons (150 L) or approximately80 pitchers, which lasts an average family at least two months.Water Temperature: Max 85°F (30°C), Min 35°F (2°C).• Wash the pitcher, lid and reservoir with soap and warm water and rinsethoroughly. DO NOT WASH FILTER CARTRIDGE. Pitcher, reservoirand lid are NOT DISHWASHER-SAFE.• All remaining plastic bags after the installation could be a suffocation hazard.Discard safely and promptly.• For cold water use only. DO NOT FILTER HOT WATER (max. 85°F/30°C).• Make certain that use complies with state law, local laws and other regulations.• After draining the filter pitcher, add more water promptly to keep filter cartridgewet. If filter cartridge dries out, it may need to soak before being used. If filtercartridge becomes too dried out, it may need to be replaced.• Keep pitcher filter refrigerated at all times. After 3–4 days, replace unused waterwith fresh water.• All parts EXCEPT THE FILTER CARTRIDGE should be washed regularly.It is important to keep food and beverage equipment clean and sanitary.• Pitcher, reservoir and lid ARE NOT DISHWASHER-SAFE.Your new GE Water Filtration Pitcher comes complete with a filter. Each filter gives you up to 40 gallons (150 L) or 2 months of great-tasting water.Filter should be changed after 2 months of use.The GE Water Filtration Pitcher model GXPL03H hasbeen Tested and Certified by NSF International underNSF/ANSI International Standard 42 and Standard 53.See performance data sheet for specific claims.WARNINGSPECIFICATIONSCapacity = 40 gallons (150 L) or 2 months.Testing was performed under standardlaboratory conditions; actual performancemay vary.* The term “bacteriostatic” indicates thatthe system limits the passage or growthof bacteria that may already exist in theincoming water. It does not mean that waterleaving the system is safer to drink thanwater entering the system.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• This System has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in waterentering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42 and 53.• Actual performance may vary with local water conditions.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 canister and batteries after 30 days from date of purchase.— 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, used commercially or used forother than the intended purpose.— Use of this product where water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality,without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cystreduction 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, itsinstallation or repair.• For how long after the original purchase?— One (1) year.• How do I make a warranty claim?— Return to the retailer from which it was purchased, along with a copy of the “Proof ofPurchase.” A new or reconditioned unit will be provided. This warranty excludes thecost of shipping the product to your home.This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for productspurchased for home or office use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the costof 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 varyfrom state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumeraffairs office or your state’s Attorney General.Contact us at ge.com, or call toll-free at 800.952.5039 in the U.S., or 866.777.7627 in Canada.FXPL3D & FXPL3CAD CartridgeEXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is productexchange as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including theimplied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited toone year or the shortest period allowed by law.Max. PermissibleInfluent Challenge Product Water ReductionMinimumAverageSubstanceConcentration Concentration Requirements Reduction ReductionStandard 42Chlorine 2.0 mg/L + 10% >50% 77% 87%Particulate Class V at least >85% 83.7% 92.1%(30 to <50 μm) 1,000 particles/mLZinc 10 mg/L + 10% 5 mg/L 58% 65%Bacteriostatic* Unit passes NSF Std 42 for Bacteriostatic effectsStandard 53Copper (pH 6.5) 3.0 mg/L + 10% 1.3 mg/L 85% 89.2%Copper (pH 8.5) 3.0 mg/L + 10% 1.3 mg/L 66.1% 82%Mercury (pH 6.5) 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.002 mg/L 88.3% 91.6%Mercury (pH 8.5) 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.002 mg/L 79% 87%Cadmium (pH 6.5) 0.03 mg/L + 10% 0.005 mg/L 96.5% 98.2%Cadmium (pH 8.5) 0.03 mg/L + 10% 0.005 mg/L 95.8% 97.2%Tested against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead reduction by WQA laboratoriesLead (pH 6.5) 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.010 mg/L 97.2% 98.5%Lead (pH 8.5) 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.010 mg/L 95.2% 98.2%Tested against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead reduction byWQA laboratories