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Performance Data Sheet

SmartWater Filtration System

MWF Cartridge

This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for reduction of the substances listed below.

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 42/53.*

(100% safety factors built in for unmetered usage)

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects

Parameter

USEPA

Influent

Influent

Effluent

% Reduction

Min. Required

 

MCL

Challenge Concentration

Average

Average

Maximum

Average

Minimum

Reduction

Chlorine

—

2.0 mg/L + 10%

1.96 mg/L

0.06 mg/L

0.11 mg/L

96.77%

94.74%

> 50%

T & O

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Particulate**

—

≥ 10,000 particles/mL

6,400,000 #/mL

58,833 #/mL

150,000 #/mL

99.14%

97.97%

≥ 85%

Standard No. 53: Health Effects

Parameter

USEPA

Influent

Influent

Effluent

% Reduction

Min. Required

 

MCL

Challenge Concentration

Average

Average

Maximum

Average

Minimum

Reduction

Turbidity

0.5 NTU

11 + 1 NTU***

10.5 NTU

0.14 NTU

0.28 NTU

98.54%

97.20%

0.5 NTU

Cysts

≥ 99.95% Reduction

Minimum 50,000 L

118,750 #/L

< 1 #/L

4 #/L

> 99.99%

> 99.99%

≥ 99.95%

Asbestos

≥ 99% Reduction

107 to 108 fibers/L; > 10µm

57 MF/L

0.996 MF/L

< 1 MF/L

99.60%

99.39%

≥ 99%

Lead at pH 6.5

0.015 mg/L

0.15 mg/L + 10%

0.1567 mg/L

< 0.001 mg/L

< 0.001 mg/L

99.36%

99.29%

0.010 mg/L

Lead at pH 8.5

0.015 mg/L

0.15 mg/L + 10%

0.1433 mg/L

< 0.001 mg/L

< 0.001 mg/L

99.30%

99.29%

0.010 mg/L

Mercury at pH 6.5

0.002 mg/L

0.006 mg/L + 10%

0.0059 mg/L

0.000350 mg/L

0.0007 mg/L

94.70%

87.50%

0.002 mg/L

Mercury at pH 8.5

0.002 mg/L

0.006 mg/L + 10%

0.0057 mg/L

0.000325 mg/L

0.0006 mg/L

93.20%

89.29%

0.002 mg/L

Alachlor

0.002 mg/L

0.04 mg/L + 10%

0.0367 mg/L

0.00023 mg/L

0.0004 mg/L

99.34%

98.67%

0.002 mg/L

Lindane

0.0002 mg/L

0.002 mg/L + 10%

0.0020 mg/L

< 0.00002 mg/L

< 0.00002 mg/L

99.00%

98.95%

0.0002 mg/L

2,4-D

0.070 mg/L

0.210 mg/L + 10%

0.2033 mg/L

0.00337 mg/L

0.011000 mg/L

98.32%

94.50%

0.070 mg/L

Toxaphene

0.003 mg/L

0.015 mg/L + 10%

0.0160 mg/L

0.00100 mg/L

0.001000 mg/L

93.44%

91.67%

0.003 mg/L

Benzene

0.005 mg/L

0.015 mg/L + 10%

0.0145 mg/L

0.000500 mg/L

0.000500 mg/L

96.51%

95.83%

0.005 mg/L

Carbofuran

0.040 mg/L

0.080 mg/L + 10%

0.0830 mg/L

0.001000 mg/L

0.001000 mg/L

98.78%

98.65%

0.04 mg/L

1,4 dichlorobenzene

0.075 mg/L

0.225 mg/L + 10%

0.2283 mg/L

0.000500 mg/L

0.000500 mg/L

99.78%

99.77%

0.075 mg/L

Atrazine

0.003 mg/L

0.009 mg/L + 10%

0.0087 mg/L

< 0.0005 mg/L

< 0.0005 mg/L

94.22%

93.33%

0.003 mg/L

*Tested using a flow rate of 0.50 gpm; pressure of 60 psig; pH of 7.5 ± 0.5; temp. of 68° ± 5°F (20° ± 3°C)

**Measurement in Particles/ml. Particles used were 0.5-1 microns

***NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units

Operating Specifications

Capacity: certified for up to 300 gallons (1135 l); up to six months for models without a replacement filter indicator light; up to one year for models with a replacement filter indicator light

Pressure requirement: 40–120 psi (2.8–8.2 bar), non-shock

Temperature: 33–100ºF (0.6–38ºC)

Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)

General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements

Flush new cartridge at full flow for 3 minutes to purge out trapped air.

Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water flow rate is reduced on non-indicator units.

Special Notices

Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are included with the product when shipped. This drinking water system must be maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of filter cartridges. Do not use with water that 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. The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment system are not necessarily in your water. Check for compliance with the state and local laws and regulations.

Note that while the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. Systems must be installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended procedures and guidelines.

System Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 & 53 for the reduction of:

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects

Chemical Unit

Chlorine Taste and Odor

Mechanical Filtration Unit

Particulate Reduction, Class I

Standard No. 53: Health Effects

Chemical Reduction Unit Alachlor and Atrazine Reduction Benzene and Carbofuran Reduction

1,4 dichlorobenzene and 2,4-D Reduction Lead and Lindane Reduction

Mercury and Toxaphene Reduction

Mechanical Filtration Unit

Turbidity Reduction

Cyst and Asbestos Reduction

NSF®

Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225 EPA EST. No. 070595-MN-001

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Contents Bottom-Freezer Built-In Refrigerators Introduction ContentsBefore using your refrigerator Write down the model & serial numbers Consumer Information If you need serviceIf you received Damaged refrigerator Save time & moneyBefore You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Read and Save These InstructionsRefrigerants Réfrigérants Lire ET Conserver CES InstructionsHOW to Connect Electricity Conservez CES Directives Raccordement ÉlectriqueChanging display temperatures from F to C Door alarm Temperature controlsTemperature Ranges Low High Fresh Food FreezerInstalling the Filter Cartridge When to Replace the FilterTo Reset the Filter Status Light Water filter cartridgeNewly-installed refrigerator may take Sabbath Mode Product KitAutomatic icemaker Hours to begin making iceLow humidity storage High humidity storageTo remove the basket Door bins Freezer drawer with basketEnsure that the freezer drawer is fully closed After each opening to maintain normal operating performanceCondenser Cleaning outsideCleaning inside To replace a bulb Preparing for vacationTo replace the bulbs Does not Operate Questions? Use this problem solver Problem SolverProblem Possible Cause Vibration or NSF Certificate Number GE Answer Center From the Date Original Purchase Your Monogram Refrigerator Warranty

Bottom-Freezer Built-In Refrigerators specifications

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