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
LCD Models: A pop-up screen will appear on the LCD
screen to remind you to replace the water filter. You can
check the status of the water filter manually.
Access By: Home > Options > Dispenser Options > Reset
Water Filter.
Non-LCD Models: 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.
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.
Operating Specifications
• Pressure requirement: 40–120 psi (2.8–8.2 bar), non-
shock
• Temperature: 33–100°F (0.6–38°C)
• Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)
General Installation/Operation/Maintenance
Requirements
• Flush new cartridge at full flow for 4 gallons (about eight
minutes) to purge trapped air.
• Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow.
• Protect from freezing by removing filter cartridge when
temperatures are expected to drop below 40°F (4.4°C). Do
not install systems in areas where ambient temperatures
may go above 100ºF or below 40°F. Do not install on a hot
water supply.
About the GE Appliances GSWF water filter cartridge
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.
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminates, do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cucst reduction may be used
on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE Appliances recommends the use of GE-branded filters only. Using GE-branded
filters in GE Appliances and Hotpoint
®
refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE-branded filters are always the right
choise because they are patented and designed specifically for GE Appliances products.
GE Appliances filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your
water. GE Appliances has not qualified non-GE-branded filters for use in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no
assurance that non-GE-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 www.gewaterfilters.com or call
GE Appliances Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688.
Customers in Canada call 800.661.1616.
WARNING
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
49-6000022 06-16 GEA
Removing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old
one by slowly turning it to the left. Pull down gently 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. The disposable filter cartridge should be
replaced every six months, at the rated capacity or sooner
if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
1. 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.
2. Remove the protective foil from the end of the cartridge.
3. Posiition the cartridge inside the cartridge holder and
slowly rotate the cartridge to the right (clockwise) until it
stops. The cartridge will rotate about a 1/4 turn. When
installed correctly, the grip blade on the end of the
cartridge should be positioned vertically for top-freezer
models and horizontally for bottom freezer models. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
4. Close the cartridge cover.
5. On models with a replacement idicator light, press and
hold the RESET WATER FILTER PAD on the dispenser
for three seconds.
Models with a Dispenser
Run water from the dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons
(approximately three minutes) to clear the system and
prevent sputtering.
NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause
water to spurt from the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
To reduce the risk of property damage due to water
leakage, 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.
Removing/Installing Replacement Filter Cartridge
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Performance Data Sheet
SmartWater Filtration System—GE Appliances GSWF Cartridge
This system has been tested and certified in filter model GE MSWF according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for reduction of the
substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration
less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53.*
It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the
product to perform as advertised. See Installation Manual for Warranty information.
Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters
Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)
Water Supply Potable Water
Water Pressure 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar)
Water Temperature 33°F-100°F (0.6°C-38°C)
Capacity 750 Gallons (2,839 Liters). Contaminant Reduction Determined by NSF testing.
Substance Tested
for Reduction
Average
Influent
NSF specified
Challenge
Concentration
Avg %
Reduction
Average
Product Water
Concentration
Max Permissible
Product Water
Concentration
NSF Reduction
Requirements
NSF
Test Report
Chlorine Taste and Odor 2.0 mg/L 2.0 mg/L ± 10% 97.5% 0.05 mg/L N/A J-00056501
Nominal Particulate Class
,WRP
13,666,666 pts/
mL At least 10,000 particles/mL 98.9% 143,333 pts/mL N/A J-00056506
Cyst* 122,500 cysts/L Minimum 50,000 cysts/L 99.99% 1 cyst/L N/A J-00056513
Atrazine 0.009 mg/L 0.009 mg/L ± 10% 89.3% 0.0001 mg/L 0.003 mg/L N/A J-00056512
Lead @ pH 6.5 0.153 mg/L 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 99.3% 0.001 mg/L 0.010 mg/L N/A J-00056515
Lead @ pH 8.5 0.050 mg/L 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 99.3% 0.001 mg/L 0.010 mg/L N/A J-00058784
Lindane 0.002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L ± 10% 97.8% 0.00004 mg/L 0.0002 mg/L N/A J-00058969
Turbidity 10.8 NTU** 11±1 NTU 98.7% 0.13 NTU 0.5 NTU N/A J-00058972
*Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts.
**NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity Units
Special Notices
• Installation instructions are included with the product when
shipped.
• This drinking water system must be maintained according to
manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of filter
cartrid
ges.
• The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by
this watertreatment system are not necessarily in your water.
• Check for compliance with the applicable state and local laws
and regulations.
• Note that while the testing was performed under standard
laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.
Systems must be installed and operated in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommended procedures and guidelines.
• Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local
plumbing codes. Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120
psi. If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you should
install a pressure-limiting valve. Contact a plumbing professional
if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.
• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If
water hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer
arrester. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain
how to check for this condition.
• Where a backflow prevention device is installed on a water
system, a device for controlling pressure due to thermal
expansion must be installed.
• Product certified by NSF International, which requires retesting of
product every 5 years for material safety, structural integrity, and
performance claims.
Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI
Standards 42 and 53 in model GE Appliances MSWF for the
reduction of:
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Chemical Mechanical Filtration
Chlorine Taste and Odor Particulate Reduction, Class 1
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Chemical Reduction Mechanical Filtration
Atrazine Reduction Cyst Reduction
Turbidity Reduction
Lead and Lindane Reduction
NSF is a trademark
of NSF International
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* If your GE Appliances part fails because of a manufacturing defect within thirty days from the date of original purchase for use, we will give you
a new or, at our option, a rebuilt part without charge. Return the defective part to the parts supplier from whom it was purchased together with a
copy of the “proof of purchase” for the part. If the part is defective and shows no signs of abuse, it will be exchanged. The warranty does not
cover the failure of parts which are damaged while in your possession, are abused, or have been installed improperly. It does not cover the cost
of returning the part to the supplier from whom it was purchased nor does it cover the cost of labor to remove or install it to diagnose the fault. It
does not cover parts used in products in commercial use except in the case of air conditioning equipment. In no event shall GE Appliances be
liable for consequential damages. Warrantor: GE Appliances
Seller:
Name
Address
City State Zip
Signature Date
Buyer:
Name
Address
City State Zip
Signature Date
Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
What GE Appliances will not cover:
Ŷ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
Ŷ Improper installation.
Ŷ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
Ŷ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
Ŷ Replacement of water filter cartridge due to water
pressure that is outside the specified operating range
or due to excessive sediment in the water supply.
Ŷ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,
floods, or acts of God.
Ŷ Incidental or consequential damage caused by
possible defects with this appliance.
MWF Water Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use
within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are,
consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
For Purchases Made In Iowa: This form must be signed and dated by the buyer and seller prior to the consummation of
this sale.
This form should be retained on file by the seller for a minimum of two years.
For the period of GE Appliances will replace
Thirty Days
From the date
of the original
purchase
Any part of the water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in materials
or workmanship during this limited thirty-day warranty.*
Contact GE Appliances at www.geapplianceparts.com, or call 800.GE.CARES.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Your sole and exclusive remedy is part exchange as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,
including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to six months or
the shortest period allowed by law.
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
