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Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
About the water filter.
(on some models)
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. 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 water 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.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If you 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 1/4
turn.
If you are replacing a
Water by Culligan
cartridge,
leave the adapter in place. This adapter will stay in the
refrigerator when you replace future cartridges.
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.
Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to
allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after
installation.
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.
Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
As you turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge will
move about 1/2 turn.
Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes
(about 1-1/2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent
sputtering.
Press and hold the
WATER FILTER
pad (on some models) on
the dispenser for 3 seconds.
NOTE:
A newly-installed water filter cartridge may
cause
water to spurt
from the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
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.
To use the filter bypass plug on
Water by Culligan
models, you
must first remove the filter adapter from the cartridge holder by
turning it to the left.
If you have questions—visit our Website
at
GEAppliances.com, or call 1.800.GE.CARES
(1.800.432.2737).
Replacement filters:
To order additional filter cartridges in the United States,
visit our Website at
GEAppliances.com
, or call GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
MSWF
Suggested Retail $36.95–41.95
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages
for the nearest Mabe Service Center.
Cartridge
Holder
Filter
Bypass
Plug
Filter
Bypass
Plug
SmartWater
Water by Culligan
(appearance may vary)
With adapter
Without adapter
