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14 49-1000332 Rev. 7
XWFE Water Filter
USING THE REFRIGERATOR: ;:)(:DWHU)LOWHU
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the left-hand
refrigerator door behind the rectangular access panel.
When to Replace the Filter Cartridge
The Replace Water Filter message on the control panel
will illuminate when the water filter cartridge needs to
be replaced soon. The Water Filter Expired message
will illuminate when the water filter cartridge needs to be
replaced. The water filter can be replaced earlier if the
flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
Once either message is illuminated, dispensing water
will show Confirm Filter Change; do not confirm until
the water filter is replaced
REMOVING THE FILTER
If you are replacing the filter,
first remove the previous one
by gently grasping the filter and
slowly turning it to the left,
about a ¼ turn. The filter
should automatically release
itself when you have rotated it
far enough to the left. A small
amount of water may drip
down.
CAUTION
If air has been trapped in the system, the filter cartridge
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removing.
FILTER BYPASS PLUG
To reduce the risk of property damage due to water
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replacement filter cartridge is not available. Some models
do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. To obtain
a free bypass plug, call 800.GECARES and request
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800.561.3344. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate
without either the filter or bypass plug installed. The bypass
plug is installed in the same way as a filter cartridge.
INSTALLING THE FILTER IN A BOTTOM
FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
1. Open the filter cartridge
housing by pulling the door
open.
2. Line up the ports on the filter
with the ports on the filter
cartridge holder, and gently
insert the filter.
3. Slowly turn the filter to the
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turn the filter, it will automatically adjust itself into
position. The filter will move about a ¼ turn or 90
degrees, until the filter cannot be turned, and the label
faces outward.
4. Slowly push the filter up into
the clips.
5. Close the filter cartridge
housing by gently pushing
the door closed until the tabs
lock into place.
6. Run water from the
dispenser for 2 gallons or approximately 5 minutes to
clear the system. Water may spurt out and air bubbles
may be visible during this process. If water is not
flowing, check to make sure the filter has been fully
rotated to the right.
7. When dispensing water, press the button underneath
the Confirm Filter Change message. If replacing
the water filter before the message appeared,
press the Settings ( ) EXWWRQXQWLO³,FHPDNHU´LV
highlighted, then hold down the Water and Ice buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Application Guidelines/Water Supply
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to
have access to small parts during the installation of this product. The disposable filter cartridge should be
replaced every 6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
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refrigerators provides optimal
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are important for products that are filtering your water. GE Appliances has not qualified non-GE Appliances-branded
filters for use in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE Appliances-
branded filters meet GE Appliances standards for quality, performance and reliability.
If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at gewaterfilters.com or call
GE Appliances Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688.
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.
6HUYLFH)ORZ 0.5 gpm (1.89 lpm)
Water Supply Potable Water
Water Pressure 25-120 psi (172-827 kPa)
Water Temperature ))&&
Capacity 170 gallons (643.5 liters)
Sign-up for TEXT REMINDERS by
texting REPLACE to 70543.
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