Instructions / Assembly

7
INSTALL COMPRESSION FITTINGS
A
Take the remaining section of tubing, slide the
compression hex nut and 3/8” ferrule (tapered end
away from the compression nut) onto the tubing, and
put in the tube insert.
Fasten the assembly onto the cold water supply valve.
Do not overtighten.
NOTE: Overtightening will cause the tubing to separate from
the fitting.
NOTE: For shut-off valves with 1/2” or 7/16” compression
fittings, please use appropriate adapters provided in the kit.
C
Connect the other end to the inlet side as indicated
by the arrow on the filter head/bracket.
• What does this warranty cover?
— Any defect in materials or workmanship in the manufactured product.
• What does this warranty not cover?
— Filter cartridge 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 for other 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 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 (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 of Purchase.” A new or reconditioned unit will be provided. This
warranty excludes the cost of shipping the product to your home.
This 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 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 ge.com, or call toll-free at 800.952.5039 in the U.S., or 866.777.7627 in
Canada.
Installation Instructions
9
FINAL CHECK
A
Insert the filter into the filter head/bracket. Turn
the filter 1/4 turn to the right until it stops. The
top surface of the filter will become flush with
the bottom of the filter head/bracket when it is
fully installed.
B
Slowly turn on the water supply.
C
Check the entire system for leaks. If there are
leaks, refer back to the Cut the Tubing section
to reinsert the tubing.
D
If leaking from fittings, shut off water pressure
and tighten or reseal fittings. If leaking from
the filter, tighten the filter.
E
After installation, let water run for
approximately 10 minutes to flush the filter
and to remove air.
NOTE: It is normal for there to be air in the system
causing bubbles in the water.
PARTS LIST
Ref. No. Part No. Part Description
001 FQK1R Replacement Filter Cartridge 1
002 WS19X10024 Filter Head/Bracket 1
003 GXULQ-KIT Kit 1
004 GXULQ-TIMER Timer and Batteries 1
To obtain replacement parts, call toll-free 800.952.5039 (US)
GE Appliances, a Haier company
Louisville, KY 40225
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
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.
4
003
004
001
002
Shut-Off Valve
Tubing Insert
Ferrule
Hex Nut
Tubing
Shut-Off Valve
Tubing Insert
Ferrule
Hex Nut
Tubing
8
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
A
I nsert coin or screwdriver in the slot
between the timer cap and base.
B
Gently pry open and separate the
timer base from the cap. Install or
change 2 new AAA 1.5 volt
batteries. After having the batteries
in place, line up the base and cap
and snap them back together.
C
After new batteries are installed or
filter is changed, push and hold the
timer blue reset button for approximately 5 seconds.
Release the reset button after the light flashes 5 times.
The light will flash again in 180 days to remind you that it
is time to change the filter.
D
Attach timer to remote location for easy viewing.
NOTE: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.)
batteries.
Timer
Cap
Timer
Base
2 AAA
Batteries
Blue Reset Button
NOTE: Timer
appearance may
vary.
B