GE GFE27, Owner'S Manual

Water Filter Cartridge 

The water filter cartridge is located in one of the following places:
Bottom-freezer (BF) refrigerators:
  -  In the left-hand fresh food door (recessed in the  

door flange).

 - In the fresh food interior on the left side wall, near the top.
Side-by-side (SxS) refrigerators:
  -  In the bottom of the fresh food compartment. Access the filter  

using the flip cover without moving the vegetable pan. 
(Note: May have to move the pan to access in counter-depth models)

When to replace the filter cartridge 

The filter cartridge should be replaced 

every six months

 or earlier  

if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. 

Touch Screen Models:

 A filter status message will appear on the 

screen when the water filter needs to be replaced. The filter status 
message must be reset manually.

The “Water Filter: Replace” status message can be reset by entering 
the Settings menu from the home screen. Then, select the Water Filter 
menu and press the RESET button. This will reset the filter status.

Non-touch Screen Models: 

A filter indicator message will illuminate  

in the screen when the water filter needs to be replaced. This light 
must be reset by pressing and holding the Reset Filter button for  
three seconds. 

The filter cartridge has an expected life of six months and should be 
replaced when indicated by the filter indicator on the refrigerator, or 
sooner if a significant reduction in flow occurs.

Removing the filter cartridge 

To replace the filter, first remove the old cartridge by gently lifting the 
filter away from housing until first release, then lift again to remove.  

DO NOT TWIST

. A small amount of water may drip out.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

1.  Align top of filter with cartridge 

holder and push until cartridge  
is fully seated.

2.  While continuing to ensure 

cartridge is fully seated in the 
holder, gently rotate the filter 
(inward for BF models or downward 
for SxS models) until it can no longer 
rotate. If rotation is difficult, check to 
ensure filter is properly aligned and 
fully seated within the holder.

3.  Run water from the dispenser 

(approx. 2 gallons or about 5 
minutes) to clear any particles  
and remove air from the system.

4.  Reset Filter Status.

Touch Screen Models:

 Access RESET button through the Water Filter 

menu.

Non-touch Screen Models:

 Press and hold the Reset Filter button for 

three seconds.

Note:

 A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt 

from the dispenser during the first 5 minutes of operation. Use a large 
pitcher or sports bottle to catch the water spray.

Note:

 It is normal for water to appear discolored during the initial 

system flush. Water color will return to normal after first few minutes 
of dispensing.

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 icemaker will not operate without 
either the filter or bypass plug installed. The bypass plug is installed  
in the same way as a filter cartridge.

If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at www.geapplianceparts.com or call  
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.

       WARNING
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 recommends the use of GE-branded filters only. Using GE-branded filters in GE 
and Hotpoint

®

 refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and 

quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE has not qualified non-GE-branded filters for use in GE and Hotpoint 
refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE-branded filters meet GE's standards for quality, performance and reliability.

$ERXWWKH*(Š53:)ZDWHUILOWHUFDUWULGJH

*($SSOLDQFHVFRP

'RQRWWZLVW