About the water filter, (on some models)
Water Filter Cartridge
Thewater 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
Thereis a replacement indicator light for the water filter
cartridge on the dispenser.This light will turn orange to tell you
that you need to replacethe filter soon.
Thefilter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement
indicator lightturns red or ifthe flow of water to the dispenser or
ice maker decreases.
When to Replace the Filter on Models Without a
Replacement Indicator Light
Thefilter cartridge should be replaced every six months or
earlier if the flow of water to the water dispenser or ice maker
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
0 Ifyou 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 !/a, turn.
If you are replacing a Water by Culligan cartridge, leavethe
adapter in place.Thisadapter will stay in the refrigerator when
you replace future cartridges.
With adapter
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Without adapter water
(appearance may vary)
O On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the
month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you
to replace the filter insix months.
Fillthe replacement cartridge with water from the tap to
allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after
installation.
Lineup the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder.
Placethe top of the new cartridge up inside the holder. Do
not push it up into the holder.
Slowlyturn itto the right until the filter cartridge stops.
DONOT OVERTIGHTEN.Asyou turn the cartridge, itwill
automatically raise itselfinto position. The cartridge will
move about 1/2 turn.
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Runwater from the dispenser 1-1/2 gallons (about three
minutes)to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
Pressand hold the WATERFILTERpad (onsome models)on
the dispenser for 3 seconds.
Reset
Hold 3 Sec
NOTE:A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water
to spurt from the dispenser upon first use.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must usethe filter bypass plug when a replacement filter
cartridge isnot available. The dispenser and the ice maker will
not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.
SrnartWater Water byCulligan
Touse the filter bypassplug on Water by Culligan models,you
must first remove the filter adapter from the cartridge holder by
turning it to the left.
Forthe maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE
recommends the useof GEbranded SmartWater filters only.
Using GEbranded filters in GEand Hotpoint refrigerators
provides optimal performance and reliability.GEbranded
SmartWater filters are always the right choice because they
are patented and designed specifically for GEproducts. GE
SmartWater filters meet rigorous industry NSFstandards for
safety and quality that are important for products that are
filtering your water. GEhas not qualified non-GEbranded
filters for use in GEand Hotpoint refrigerators and there isno
assurance that non-GEbranded filters meet GE'sstandards for
quality, performance and reliability.
If you have questions-visit our Website at GEAppliances.com,or
call !.800.GE.CARES(1.800.4322737).
Replacement filters:
To order additional filter cartridges in the United States,
visit our Website at GEAppliances.com, or call GEParts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
See filter label for type of filter to order (PIWFor kISWF).
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the
nearest klabe Service Center.
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