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CAUTION
If air has been trapped in the system, the
filter cartridge may be ejected as it is removed. Use caution
when removing.
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.
For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE Appliances recommends the use of GE Appliances branded SmartWater
filters only. Using GE Appliances branded filters in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators provides optimal performance and
reliability. GE Appliances SmartWater filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards and safety and quality that are important for
products that are filtering your water. GE Appliances has not qualified non-GE Applainces branded filters for use in GE Appliances
and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE Appliances branded filters meet GE´s standards for quality,
performance and reliability.
If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at www.gewaterfilters.com or call
GE Appliances Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (Canada
http://www.geappliances.ca/en/products/parts-filters-accessories or call1.800.661.1616).
WARNING
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. A red light will star blinking 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.
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 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.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk associated with property damage due
to water leakage, read and follow instructions before installation
and use of this system. Installation and use MUST comply with all
state and local plumbing codes.
Installing the filter cartridge
1
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to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately
after installation.
2
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.
Cartridge
Holder
3
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cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
As you turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position.
The cartridge will move about a ½ turn.
4
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5
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the dispenser for three seconds.
NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water
to spurt from the dispenser.
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 Bypass
Plug
SmartWater
About the GE Appliances MWF water filter cartridge (on some models)
Filter Bypass Plug
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