
About the water filter. (onsomemodels) OEPpp/iance&com
On some models
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper fight
corner of the refligerator compartment.
Whento Replace the Filteron Models With a
Replacement IndicatorLight
There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter
cartridge on the dispenser This light will mrn orange to
roll you that you need to replace the filter soon.
The filter cartridge should be replaced when the
replacement indicator light anns red or if the flow of water
to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
Whento Replace the Filteron Models Withouta
Replacement IndicatorLight
The filter cartridge shoukt be replaced eve Usix months
or earlier if the flow of water to the water dispenser or
icemaker decreases.
Removing the Filter Cartridge
If you are rephcing the cartridge, first remove the oM
one 1)7 slowly unning it to the left. O0 notpull down
on the caruidge. A smNl amount of wamr ma?. drip down.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
OIf you are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with
an adaptei; it must be removed before installing
the cartridge. To remove the adaptei; mrn it
to the left about 1l/4 turn.
If you are replacing a Water by Culligan cartridge,
leave the adapter in place. This adapter will stay
in the refligerator when you replace furore cartridges.
With adapter
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Without adapter
(appearance may vary)
On models without a replacement indicator light,
apply the month and year sticker to the I_.e',vcartridge
to remind you to replace the filter in six months.
Fill the replacement cartridge with water flom the mp
to allow for better flow flom the dispenser immediately
after installation.
Line tip the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge
hokter Place the top of the new cartridge tip inskte the
homer O0 not push it tip into the homer
O Slowly turn it to the fight until the filter cartridge stops.
O0 NOTOVERTIGHTEN. As you ann the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge will
move about 1/2 turn.
Run water from the dispenser %r 3 minutes
(about 1-1/2 gallons) to clear the s}stem and prevent
sputtering.
Press and hem the WATERFILTERpad (on some models)
on the dispenser for 3 seconds.
O
LFilterJ
HOld3 seconds to Reset
NOTE:A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause
water to spurt flom the dispenser
FilterBypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement
filter cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the
icemaker ,viii not operam without the filter or filter
bypass plug. @
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SmartWater WaterbyCulligan
To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan models,
you must first remove the filter adapter flom the cartridge
homer by turning it to the left.
ff you have quesdons_visit our Website
at GEAppliances.com,
or call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737).
Replacementfilters:
Toorder additional filtercartridgesin theUnitedStates,
visitour Websiteat OEApp/iances.com,or call OEParts
andAccessories,800.626.2002.
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Suggested Retail $38.95-47.95
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages
for the nearest Mabe Seis'ice Center 7
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