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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING OR REPLACING
THE FILTER CANISTERS
TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN SYSTEM
AND REDUCE THE RISK OF PROPERTY
DAMAGE DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE,
CHANGING FILTER AS REQUIRED.
If installing the system for the first time skip to step 3.
1. Remove the filter canisters from the manifold by
rotating the canisters to the left about 1/3 turn.
NOTE: A small amount of water from the tubing
between the filter and the faucet may come out. A
small towel should be able to catch it.
2. Remove shrink wrap on the new replacement
filter canisters. Install the new canisters into the
manifold by turning to the right about 1/3 turn
until the filter stops. The filter will rise up as it is
turned.
FLUSH PROCEDURE
3. Turn on cold side of kitchen faucet. Turn control
valve so it is pointing towards kitchen faucet
(water will flow slower when passing through
filters).
NOTE: System may make noise during this
procedure.
4. Check for water leaks around the system.
5. Allow the system to run for 11 gallons (or 10
minutes) to flush out any harmless carbon fines
that may be present.
6. Turn off faucet and check around system for
leaks.
Replacement Filter Canisters
FQK2J—Replacement filter canister
For replacement parts, call toll-free 800-952-5039
(US)
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EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
Whenever water of unknown quality is passed
through the GE Water Filtration system, the filter
canisters should be discarded and the filtration
system flushed.
WARNING
To reduce risk of ingestion
of contaminants, do not use with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before or after the
system.
Circumstances that may require replacing the
filters are:
• Boil water advisory
• Flooding of the GE Water Filtration system
• Long-term non-use
The procedure for flushing the GE Water
Filtration system is:
1. See Replacing the Filter Canisters section and
follow steps 1–6.
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