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About the water filter.
GEAppliances.com
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located
in the back upper right corner of
the refrigerator compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
The filter cartridge should be replaced when
indicated on the control panel. The water
filter indicator light shows the following:
Green – Good
Orange – Change soon
Red – Change immediately
Follow the screen instructions shown in
WATER FILTER in the
About the 7
″
LCD Control
Panel for LCD Models
section.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first
remove the old one by slowly turning
it counterclockwise. A small amount
of water may drip down.
CAUTION:
If air has been
trapped in the system, the filter cartridge may
be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when
removing.
Remove the protective foil from the end
of the cartridge.
Lining 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
rotate the cartridge clockwise until it
stops. As you turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position.
Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn.
Do not overtighten
.
Press and hold the
ICE & WATER
pad for
3 seconds to reset the filter.
Run water from the dispenser for
3 minutes (about 1
1
⁄
2
gallons) to clear
the system and prevent sputtering.
See
To Use the Dispenser
section.
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 icemaker will not operate without
the filter or filter bypass 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
Customers in Canada should consult
the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe
Service Center.
Cartridge
Holder
Filter
Bypass
Plug
15
(Hold 3 sec
to Reset Filter)
I
CE &
W
ATER
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