About the water filter. (on some models)

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Water Filter Cartridge

The waterfilter cartridgeis located in the backupper right corner of the refrigerator compartment.

When to Replacethe Filter on Models With a Replacement Indicator Light

There is a replacementindicatorlightfor the waterfilter cartridgeon the dispenser.Thislight willturnorangeto tell you thatyou need to replacethe filter soon.

The filter cartridge shouldbe replacedwhen the replacement indicator lightturnsred or if the flow of waterto the dispenser or icemakerdecreases.

When to Replacethe Filter on Models Without a Replacement Indicator Light

The filter cartridge shouldbe replacedevery six months or earlier if the flowof waterto the water dispenser or icemaker decreases.

Removingthe FilterCartridge

If you are replacingthe cartridge, firstremovethe old one by slowlyturningit to the left. Do not pull down on the cartridge. A small amountof watermay drip down.

Installingthe FilterCartridge

If you are replacing a SmartWater cartridgewith an adapter,it must be removed before installingthe cartridge. To remove the adapter,turn it to the leftabout 1/4 turn.

If you are replacing a Waterby Culligan cartridge, leave the adapter in place.This adapter willstay in the refrigeratorwhenyou replacefuture cartridges.

 

 

Without adapter

With adapter

 

 

(appearance may vary)

On models withouta replacement indicatorlight, apply the monthand year stickerto the new cartridgeto remind you to replacethe filter in six months.

Fill the replacement cartridge with water fromthe tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediatelyafter installation.

Lineup the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder.Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder.Do not push it up into the holder.

Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge will move about 1/2 turn.

CartridgeHolder

Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 1-1/2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.

Press and hold the WATER FILTER pad (on some models) on the dispenser for 3 seconds.

NOTE: A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt from the dispenser.

Filter Bypass Plug

You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacementfilter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the icemakerwill not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.

 

Filter

Filter

Bypass

Plug

Bypass

 

Plug

 

SmartWater

Waterby Culligan

To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan models,you must first remove the filter adapter from the cartridge holder by turning it to the left.

If you have questions—visit our Website at GEAppliances.com, or call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737).

Replacement filters:

To order additional filter cartridges in the United States, visit our Website at GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

MSWF

Suggested Retail $36.95–41.95

Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center.

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