GE RPWF User manual

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About the GE®RPWF water filter cartridge
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in one of the following places:
Bottom-freezer (BF) refrigerators:
- In the water filter compartment on the right side wall of the
left-hand fresh food door.
- In the fresh food interior on the left side wall, near the top.
When to replace the filter cartridge
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier
if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
Touch Screen Models: A filter status message will appear on the
screen when the water filter needs to be replaced. The filter status
message must be reset manually.
The “Water Filter: Replace” status message can be reset by
entering the Settings menu from the home screen. Then, select
the Water Filter menu and press the RESET button. This will reset
the filter status.
Non-touch Screen Models: A filter indicator light (or message)
will illuminate on the screen when the water filter needs to be
replaced. This light must be reset by pressing and holding the
Reset Filter button for three seconds.
The filter cartridge has a maximum life of six months and
should be replaced when indicated by the filter indicator on the
refrigerator, or sooner if a significant reduction in flow occurs.
Removing the filter cartridge
To replace the filter, first remove the old cartridge by opening
the filter door and pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to allow
it to swing outward. When the cartridge can no longer swing,
gently pull to unseat it from the cartridge holder. DO NOT TWIST
CARTIDGE. A small amount of water may drip out.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
1. Align top of filter with cartridge holder and push until cartridge
is fully seated.
2. While continuing to ensure cartridge
is fully seated in the holder, gently
swing the filter inward until it is in a
vertical position. If filter will not swing
easily, check to ensure filter is properly
aligned and fully seated within the
cartridge holder.
3. Run 2 gallons of water through the cold
water dispenser (about 5 minutes) to
remove air from the system. A newly
installed filter cartridge will cause
water to spurt from the dispenser. Use
a large pitcher or sports bottle to catch
the water spray. DO NOT use the hot
water dispenser or hands-free auto-fill
(some models) until all air is removed
from the system.
4. Reset Filter Status message
Touch Screen Models: Access RESET button through the Water
Filter menu.
Non-touch Screen Models: Press and hold the Reset Filter button
for three seconds.
WARNING Using the hot water dispenser prior to purging air
from the system may result in spurting of hot water and lead
to hot water scalding. Follow the instructions above to purge all air
from the system through the cold water dispenser prior to using the
hot water dispenser.
Note: It is normal for water to appear discolored during the initial
system flush. Water color will return to normal after first few minutes
of dispensing.
Filter Bypass Plug
To reduce the risk of property damage due to water leakage, you
MUST use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge
is not available. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate without
either the filter or bypass plug installed. The bypass plug is installed
in the same way as a filter cartridge.
RPWF
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If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at www.geapplianceparts.com or call
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.
To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to
small parts during the installation of this product. The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every
6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE recommends the use of GE-branded filters only. Using GE-branded filters in GE
and Hotpoint®refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety
and quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE has not qualified non-GE-branded filters for use in GE and
Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE-branded filters meet GE's standards for quality, performance and reliability.
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Performance Data Sheet
Model: GE RPWF
Use Replacement Cartridge RPWF.
The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering 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 Standard 42 and Standard 53. System tested and certified by NSF International against
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for the reduction of substances listed below.
The following pharmaceutical reduction claims have not been certified by NSF International. Claims tested and verified
by independent laboratory:
Contaminant
Reduction Average Influent
NSF specified
Challenge Concentration
Avg %
Reduction
Average Product Water
Concentration
Max Permissible
Product Water
Concentration
NSF
Test Report
Atenolol 1088 ng/L N/A 99.5% 5.0 ng/L N/A J-00103221
Fluoxetine 845 ng/l N/A 99.4% 5.0 ng/L N/A J-00103221
Ibuprofen 898 ng/L N/A 98.8% 9.9 ng/L N/A J-00103726
Progesterone 945 ng/L N/A 99.4% 5.5 ng/L N/A J-00103727
Trimethoprim 403 ng/L N/A 99.5% 2.0 ng/L N/A J-00103221
34-8708-7119-0
EPA #070595-MEX-001
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It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised.
See Installation Manual for Warranty information.
Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters
Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.89 lpm)
Water Supply Potable Water
Water Pressure 25-120 psi (172– 827 kPa)
Water Temperature 33º F - 100º F (0.6º C - 38º C)
Note: While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions,
actual performance may vary.
Replacement Cartridge: RPWF. For estimated costs of replacement elements
please call 1-800-626-2002 or visit our website at www.geapplianceparts.com.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before and after the system. Systems certified
for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable
cysts. EPA Establishment Number 070595-MEX-001.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Read and follow use instructions before installation and use of this system.
• Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes.
• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi (827 kPa). If your water pressure
exceeds 80 psi, you must install a pressure-limiting valve. Contact a plumbing
professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.
• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer
conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing
professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition.
• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water
temperature of this filter system is 100º F (38º C).
• Protect filter from freezing. Drain filter when temperatures drop
below 33ºF (0.6ºC).
• The disposable filter cartridge must be replaced every 6months at the
rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
For conditions of use, health claims certified by the California Department of Public
Health, and replacements, see performance data sheet. California Department
of Public Health Certification #11-2110. The contaminants or other substances
removed or reduced by this water filter are not necessarily in all users’ water.
Capacity 170 Gallons (643.5 Liters). Contaminant Reduction Determined by NSF testing.
Substance Tested
for Reduction Average Influent
NSF specified
Challenge Concentration
Avg %
Reduction
Average Product
Water
Concentration
Max Permissible
Product Water
Concentration
NSF Reduction
Requirements
NSF
Test Report
Chlorine Taste and Odor 2.0 mg/L 2.0 mg/L ± 10% 97.4% 0.05 mg/L N/A ≥50% J-00102044
Nominal Particulate
Class I, , ≥0.5 to < 1.0 μm 7,633,333 pts/mL At least 10,000 particles/mL 99.0% 71,850 pts/ml N/A ≥85% J-00106249
Asbestos 109 MFL
107to 108fibers/L; fibers
greater than 10μm in length 99.99% <1 MFL N/A ≥99% J-00102069
Atrazine 0.009 mg/L 0.009 mg/L ± 10% 94.4% 0.0005 mg/L 0.003 mg/L N/A J-00102058
Benzene 0.016 mg/L 0.015 mg/L ± 10% 96.4% 0.001 mg/L 0.005 mg/L N/A J-00102065
Carbofuran 0.08 mg/L 0.08 mg/L ± 10% 98.8% 0.001 mg/L 0.04 mg/L N/A J-00102059
Cyst* 104,750 cysts/L Minimum 50,000 cysts/L 99.99% 3 cyst/L N/A ≥99.95% J-00102057
Lead pH @6.5 0.140 mg/L 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 99.3% 0.001 mg/L 0.010 mg/L N/A J-00102052
Lead pH @8.5 0.158 mg/L 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 98.3% 0.002 mg/L 0.010 mg/L N/A J-00102053
Mercury @ pH 6.5 0.006 mg/L 0.006 mg/L ± 10% 91% 0.0003 mg/L 0.002 mg/L N/A J-00102054
Mercury @ pH 8.5 0.006 mg/L 0.006 mg/L ± 10% 88.3%% 0.0007 mg/L 0.002 mg/L N/A J-00104087
Lindane 0.002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L ± 10% 99% 0.00002 mg/L 0.0002 mg/L N/A J-00102063
P-Dichlorobenzene 0.222 mg/L 0.225 mg/L ± 10% 99.8% 0.0005 mg/L 0.075 mg/L N/A J-00102067
Toxaphene 0.015 mg/L 0.015 mg/L ± 10% 93.5% 0.001 mg/L 0.003 mg/L N/A J-00102061
2, 4-D Reduction 0.218 mg/L 0.210 mg/L±10% 99.9% 0.0001 mg/L 0.07 mg/L N/A J-00102064
VOC 0.278 mg/L 0.300 mg/L ± 10% 97.7% 0.0015 mg/L N/A ≥95% J-00102070
*Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts.
REPLACEMENT
ELEMENT
System tested and certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standard
42 and Standard 53 in model GE RPWF
for the reduction of the claims specified
on the performance data sheet.
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