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Cartridge
Holder
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Filter Z
Bypass _ _
Plug
Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater filter cartridge is located
in the back upper right corner of
the refrigerator compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
Thefilter cartridge should be replacedwhen
indicated on the control panel. Followthe
screen instructions shown in WATERFILTER
in the About the 7" LCDContro!Pane!for LCD
Modelssection.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
0 If gou are replacingthe cartridge,first
remove the old one bg slowlg turning
it counterclockwise. A small amount
of water mag drip down.
Zi,CAUTION:,fairhasbeen
trapped in the system,the filter cartridge may
be ejectedas it is removed. Usecaution when
removing.
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Removethe protective foil from the end
of the cartridge.
Liningup the arrow on the cartridge
and the cartridge holder,place the top
of the new cartridge up inside the holder.
Donot pushit up into the holder.Slowlg
rotate the cartridge clockwise until it
stops.As gou turn the cartridge, it will
automaticallg raiseitself into position.
Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn.
Do not overtighten.
Runwater from the dispenserfor
] minutes (about lY2 gallons) to clear
the sgstem and prevent sputtering.
SeeToUsethe Dispensersection.
NOTE:A newlg installed water filter
cartridge mag cause water to spurt
from the dispenser.
Filter Bgpass Plug
Youmust usethe filter bgpass plug when
a replacement filter cartridge isnot available.
The icemaker will not operate without
the filter or filter bgpass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
ge.com or call GE Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
Filter Model MWF
Customersin Canada should consult
the gellow pagesfor the nearest Mabe
ServiceCenter.
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