GE ED5KVEXVQ, GARF19XXYK manual About the water filter cartridge. On some models

Cartridge Holder

About the water filter cartridge. (On some models.) GEAppliances.com

Water Filter Cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment.

When to Replace the Filter on Models With a Replacement Indicator Light

There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser. This light will turn orange to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon.

The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement indicator light turns red or if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.

Line up 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.

Run water from the dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons (about three

minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.

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

When to Replace the Filter on Models Without a Replacement Indicator Light

The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months

or earlier if the flow of water to the water dispenser or icemaker decreases.

Removing the Filter Cartridge

If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning it to the left. Do not pull down on the cartridge. A small amount of water may drip down.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

If you are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with an adapter, it must be removed before installing the cartridge. To remove the adapter, turn it to the left about 1/4 turn.

If you are replacing a
	With adapter	Without adapter
Water by Culligan cartridge,
	(appearance may vary)
leave the adapter in place.

This adapter will stay in the refrigerator when you replace future cartridges.

On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you to replace the filter in six months.

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

About the automatic icemaker.

Filter Bypass Plug

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

Filter	Filter
Bypass	Bypass
Plug	Plug
SmartWater	Water by 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.

For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE recommends the use of GE branded SmartWater filters only. Using GE branded filters in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE branded SmartWater filters are always the right choice because they are patented and designed specifically for GE products. GE SmartWater filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE has not qualified non-GE branded filters for use in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE branded filters meet GE’s standards for quality, performance and reliability.

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.

Filter Model MWF

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

Customers outside of the United States or Canada should contact the local distributor.

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice.

Icemaker

Power Switch Feeler Arm

Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, slide the power switch to the ON position.

The icemaker will fill with water when

it cools to 15°F. When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm.

Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear.

The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24- hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

You will hear a buzzing sound each time the
icemaker fills with water.	7