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Water Filtration System
Faucet & Base
GNUT05B and GNUL30B are
Tested and Certified by NSF
International against ANSI/NSF
Standard 42 for Particulate
Reduction Class I, Chlorine
Reduction Class I and Taste
and Odor Reduction.
GNUL30B is Tested and Certified
by NSF International against
ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for Cyst,
Turbidity and Lead Reduction.
GXEM01B is Tested and Certified
by NSF International against
ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for
materials and structural integrity
requirements only.
GE Appliances
Part No. 215C1044P006-1 Pub. No. 49-50023-2
7205716
Owner's Manual
and Installation
GNUL30B
GNUT05B
GXEM01B
4-99 JR
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Summary of Contents for GE GNUL30B

  • Page 1 International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for Particulate Reduction Class I, Chlorine Reduction Class I and Taste and Odor Reduction. GNUL30B is Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for Cyst, Turbidity and Lead Reduction. GXEM01B is Tested and Certified...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ... 3 You are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of property damage or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check with your local public works department WARNING: Do not use with water that is for plumbing codes.
  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    Specification guidelines. Many bad tastes and/or odors are removed NOTE: Small amounts of hydrogen sulfide from water using activated carbon filter (noticeable as “rotten egg” odor) may be cartridges. They are most often used to reduced by taste and odor filters for a short remove a chlorine taste and odor.
  • Page 5: Using The System

    About the water filtration system. Using the Water Filtration System and About the Filter Cartridge The countertop faucet dispenses filtered drinking Filtered water faucet water when opened. It has a hand-operated, spring- loaded closed lever to prevent waste. You can keep the faucet open by pushing upward on the lever to Lock open...
  • Page 6: Filter Cartridge Replacement

    About the water filtration system. Filter Cartridge Replacement CAUTION: Never remove the sumps when water pressure is in the Water Filtration system. Close the water supply/saddle valve to the filter. (See Fig. 1 in the Installation Overview section for location of the saddle valve.) Open the filtered water faucet. Remove the sump, using the sump wrench tool provided, from the filter head by rotating the sump as shown in the below illustration.
  • Page 7: Flush Procedure

    Flush Procedure Whenever water of unknown quality is passed through the GE 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 GE Water Filtration system.
  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Important Installation Recommendations Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal injury or property damage. Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow their guides as you install the Water Filtration system.
  • Page 9: Step-By-Step Instructions

    Step-by-step installation instructions. Feed Water Supply Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold feed water supply fitting. For new home installation using standard plumbing fittings, see Fig. 2A below. A typical installation for existing homes using the saddle valve is shown in Fig.
  • Page 10: Faucet Installation

    Step-by-step installation instructions. Electronic Faucet Installation Fig. 3A. Screw (2) Be sure there is room underneath the sink to make the needed connections. Select one of the following places to install the faucet: Faucet —IN an existing sink spray attachment or soap dispenser base hole.
  • Page 11: Wall Mounting

    Mounting Bracket to Cabinet 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 1-1 ⁄ 2 ″ to 2″ of free area under the sumps to allow for sump removal and enough space on either side to make the tubing connections.
  • Page 12: Filter Cartridge Replacement

    Step-by-step installation instructions. Filter Cartridge Installation or Replacement CAUTION: Never remove sumps with water pressure in the Water Filtration system. Close the water supply/saddle valve (Fig. 1 and 2A) to the filter. Open the filtered water faucet. Turn the sump off of the filter head as shown (use the sump wrench provided). Be careful, the sump is full of water.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do • Turn on the filtered water faucet and allow these Water contains tiny New filter cartridges contain harmless carbon particles to purge from the cartridge.
  • Page 14 Notes.
  • Page 15: Product Registration

    You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 800-626-2224 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 16 ® a safety modification. Our service number GE Answer Center is 800-GE-CARES 800.626.2000. (800-432-2737). Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered.
  • Page 17: Parts List

    Parts List. Saddle Valve *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.
  • Page 18 General Electric parts catalog. REF. NO. PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION 0001 WS02X10001 SCREW #10-14 X 3/4″ 0002 WS28X10010 MOUNTING BRACKET NUT 3/8″ ΤUΒΕ 0003 WS22X10008 INSERT 3/8″ ΤUΒΕ 0004 WS22X10007 0005 WS02X10003 SCREW #10-14 X 1/4″ 0006 WS22X10002 ELBOW 3/8″ NPT X 3/8″ 0007 WS19X10011 HEAD...
  • Page 19: Warranty

    Any part of the Water Filtration system (excluding filters) which fails due to a defect in materials or One Year workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor From the date of the (does not include service trip to home) to replace the defective part.
  • Page 20: Service Telephone Numbers

    Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.

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