Aboutthe water filter (onsomemodels).
On some models
Water FilterCartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in tile back upper fight
coi'nei" of tile reflJgerator COllli)ai'tl/lent,
When to Replace the Filter onModels With a
ReplacementIndicatorLight
There is a replacement indicator light for tile water filter
cartridge on tile dispense_: This light will tm'n orange to tell
you that you need to replace tile filter soon.
The filter cartridge should be replaced when the
replacement indicator light ttlFns red or if tile flow of water
to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
When to Replace the Filter onModels Without a
ReplacementIndicatorLight
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months
or earlier if the flow of water to tile water dispenser or
icemaker decreases.
Removingthe Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing tile cartridge, ti_t remove tile old one
b)' slowly turning it to tile lelL Do n0t pull down on tile
cam_klge. A small amo/mt of water may drip down.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
O There is an adapter attached to tile top ot tile new filter
cartridge.
If w)u are replacing a SmartWater cartridge, tile adapter
must be removed before installing tile cartridge. To
remove tile adapter, turn it to tile left about 1/4 tm'n.
If you are replacing a Water by gulligan cartridge,
leave the adapter in place. This adapter will stay in the
refl_igerator when you replace flmue cartridges.
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With adapter Withoutadapter
(appearance may vary)
@ On models without a replacement indicator light,
appl) tile month and )ear sticker to tile new cartridge
to remind xou to replace tile filter in sixmonths.
O Fill tile replacement cartridge with water fl'om tile tap
to allow fi)r better flow fl'om the dispenser immediately
after installation.
O i,ine up tile arrow on tile cartridge and tile cartridge
holder: Place tile top of tile new cartridge up inside tile
holdex: Do not push it up into tile holdex:
Slowly tm'n it to tile fight tmfil tile filter cartridge stops.
DO NOTOVERTIGHTEN. As you turn tile cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position. The cam_idge will
moxe about ]/2 turn.
O Run water fl'om the dispenser fl)r 3 mintttes (about 1-1/9
gallons) to clear the sxstem and prevent sputtering.
Press and hold tile RESETWATERFILTERpad (on some
models) on the dispenser for 3 seconds.
NOTE:Anewly-installed water filter cartridge may cause
water to spurt fl'om tile dispensex:
FilterBypassPlug
Y)u must use tile filter b)pass l)lug when a replacement
filter cartridge is not a\:filable. The dispenser and the
icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter
bypass phtg.
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Filter-'_.,
Plug_
SmartWater WaterbyCut/igan
To use the filter bypass plug on Waterby Cu//igan models,
you must til_t reInove the filter adapter h'om the cartlJdge
holder b_ tm'nin(._ it to the left.
If you ha\v q uesfi(ms--visit ()ur Website
at ge.c( )Ill,
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 ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
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Suggested Retail $38.95-47.95
Custome_ in Canada should consult tile yelh)w pages fl)r
tile nearest Camco Serxice Center;
