About the water filter.

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Cartridge

Holder

Filter

Bypass

Plug

ICE &

WATER

Water Filter Cartridge

The water filter cartridgeis located in the back upperrightcorner of the refrigerator compartment.

When to Replace the Filter

The filter cartridgeshould be replacedwhen indicated on the control panel. The water filter indicator light shows the following: Green – Good

Orange – Change soon Red – Change immediately

Followthe screen instructions shown in WATER FILTER in the About the 7″ LCD Control Panel for LCD Models section.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

If you are replacing the cartridge,first remove the old one by slowly turning it counterclockwise. A small amount of water may dripdown.

CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the system, the filtercartridge may be ejected as it is removed. Use cautionwhen removing.

Remove the protective foil from the end of the cartridge.

Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridgeholder,placethe top of the new cartridge up inside the holder. Do not pushit up into the holder.Slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it stops. As you turn the cartridge,it will automaticallyraise itself intoposition. Cartridgewillrotate about 1/4 turn.

Do not overtighten.

Press and hold the ICE & WATERpad for 3 seconds to reset the filter.

Filter Bypass Plug

Youmustuse the filter bypass plug when

a replacement filter cartridge is not available. The icemaker will not operate without

the filter or filter bypass plug.

Replacement Filters:

To orderadditional filter cartridges in the United States, visit our Website, ge.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

Filter Model MWF

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

Instructions Operating Instructions

Instructions

Installation

Troubleshooting

(Hold 3 sec

to Reset Filter)

Run water from the dispenser for

3 minutes (about 11⁄ 2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering. See To Use the Dispensersection.

NOTE: A newlyinstalledwater filter cartridgemay causewater to spurt from the dispenser.

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