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Instructions | back upper right corner of the refrigerator | replacement filter cartridge is not available. | |
| About the water filter. (on some models) |
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| Water Filter Cartridge | Filter Bypass Plug | |
| The water filter cartridge is located in the | You must use the filter bypass plug when a | |
Safety | compartment. | The icemaker will not operate without the | |
When to Replace the Filter | filter or filter bypass plug. | ||
Replacement Filters: | |||
There is a replacement indicator light for the | |||
| To order additional filter cartridges | ||
| water filter cartridge on the temperature | ||
Instructions | display. This light will turn orange to tell you | in the United States, visit our Website, | |
that you need to replace the filter soon. The | the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe | ||
| ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, | ||
| filter cartridge should be replaced when the | 800.626.2002. | |
| replacement indicator light turns red or if the | Filter Model GSWF | |
| flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker | ||
| Customers in Canada should consult | ||
| decreases. | ||
Operating | On models with external dispensers, the top | Service Center. | |
of the LCD screen will display, “Replace | |||
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| Water Filter.” |
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| Installing the Filter Cartridge |
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| If you are replacing the cartridge, first |
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| remove the old one. Open the cartridge |
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| cover by pressing in on the tab at the |
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Installation Instructions | front and pulling down. |
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Remove the cartridge by slowly rotating |
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| it counterclockwise. A small amount of |
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| water may drip down. |
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| CAUTION: If air has been |
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| trapped in the system, the filter cartridge may |
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| be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when |
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| removing. |
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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
(on some models)
RESET
FILTER
(on some models)
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Remove the protective foil from the end of the cartridge.
Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder, slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it stops. When the cartridge is properly installed, you will feel it “click” as it locks into place. The grip on the end of the cartridge should be positioned vertically. Do not overtighten.
Close the cartridge cover.
Run water from the dispenser for
3 minutes (about 11⁄ 2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering. See To Use the Dispenser section.
Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad for 3 seconds.
NOTE: A