49-60814
9
USING THE REFRIGERA
T
O
R:
:
DWHU)LOWHU&DUWULGJH
Water Filter Cartridge
(On some models.)
Water filter cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located behind the upper
cover at the top of the refrigerator.
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.
Removing the filter cartridge
,I\RXDUHUHSODFLQJWKHFDUWULGJHILUVWUHPRYHWKHROG
one by slowly turning it to the left.
Do not
pull down on
the cartridge. A small amount of water may drip down.
NOTE:
To reduce the risk associated with property
damage due to water leakage, read and follow
instructions before installation and use of this system.
,QVWDOODWLRQDQGXVH0867FRPSO\ZLWKDOOVWDWHDQGORFDO
plumbing codes.
Installing the filter cartridge
1
)LOOWKHUHSODFHPHQWFDUWULGJHZLWKZDWHUIURPWKH
tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser
immediately after installation.
2
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.
3
Slowly turn it to the right until the
ILOWHUFDUWULGJHVWRSV'2127
29(57,*+7(1$V\RXWXUQWKH
cartridge it will automatically raise
itself into position. The cartridge
ZLOOPRYHDERXWDWXUQ
4
Run water from the dispenser for
JDOORQVOLWHUVDERXWWKUHHPLQXWHVWR
clear the system and prevent sputtering.
5
3UHVVDQGKROGWKH5(6(7),/7(5%XWWRQIRUQRQ
dispense models or press and hold the WATER
button for dispense models to reset the filter
indicator.
NOTE:
A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause
water to spurt from the dispenser.
Filter bypass plug
You must use the filter bypass plug
when a replacement filter cartridge is
not available. The dispenser and the
icemaker will not operate without the filter
or filter bypass plug.
Cartridge
Holder
)LOWHU
Bypass
Plug
To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to
small parts during the installation of this product.
The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every 6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if noticeable
reduction in flow rate occurs.
)RUWKHPD[LPXPEHQHILWRI\RXUILOWUDWLRQV\VWHP*($SSOLDQFHVUHFRPPHQGVWKHXVHRI*($SSOLDQFHVEUDQGHG
ILOWHUVRQO\8VLQJ*($SSOLDQFHVEUDQGHGILOWHUVLQ*($SSOLDRWSRLQWUHIULJHUDWRUVSURYLGHVRSWLPDO
SHUIRUPDQFHDQGUHOLDELOLW\*($SSOLDQFHVILOWHUVPHHWULJRURXVLQGXVWU\16)VWDQGDUGVIRUVDIHW\DQGTXDOLW\WKDW
are important for products that are filtering your water. GE Appliances has not qualifed non-GE Appliances branded
filters for use in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE Appliances
branded filters meet GE Appliances standards for quality, performance and reliability.
If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at www.gewaterfilters.com or
call GE Appliances Parts and Acessories, 877.959.8688. In Canada, call 800.661.1616.
WARNING
'LVSHQVH0RGHOV
1RQ'LVSHQVH0RGHOV
