GE MWF Series User manual

Cartridge
Holder
Filter
Bypass
Plug
SmartWater
Water by Culligan
Filter
Bypass
Plug
With adapter Without adapter
(appearance may vary)
Cartridge
Holder
About the GE®MWF water filter cartridge
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.
If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at www.gewaterfilters.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
Water filter cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of
the refrigerator compartment.
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.
When to replace the filter on models
without a replacement indicator light
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months
or earlier if the flow of water to the dispenser or
icemaker decreases.
Removing the filter cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one
by slowly turning it to the left. Do not pull down on the cartridge. A
small amount of water may drip down.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk associated with property damage due
to water leakage, read and follow instructions before installation
and use of this system. Installation and use MUST comply with all
state and local plumbing codes.
Installing the filter cartridge
1Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the 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.
3Slowly turn it to the right until the filter
cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
As you turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position.
The cartridge will move about a ½ turn.
4Run water from the dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons (about three
minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
5Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad (on some models) on
the dispenser for three seconds.
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.
To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan™models,
you must first remove the filter adaptor from the cartridge holder by
turning it to the left.
SmartWater
Filter Bypass
Plug
Cartridge
Holder
Filter
Bypass
Plug
SmartWater
Water by Culligan
Filter
Bypass
Plug
With adapter Without adapter
(appearance may vary)
Filter Bypass
Plug
Cartridge
Holder
Filter
Bypass
Plug
SmartWater
Water by Culligan
Filter
Bypass
Plug
With adapter Without adapter
(appearance may vary)
Water by Culligan

Performance Data Sheet
SmartWater™Filtration System—GE MWF Cartridge
The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible
limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53. System tested and certified by NSF International against
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for the reduction of substances listed below.
The following pharmaceutical reduction claims have not been certified by NSF International or the state of California.
Claims tested and verified by independent laboratory:
Contaminant
Reduction Average Influent
NSF specified
Challenge Concentration
Avg %
Reduction
Average Product
Water
Concentration
Max Permissible
Product Water
Concentration
NSF Reduction
Requirements
NSF
Test Report
Atenolol 978 ng/L N/A 99.5% 5.0 ng/L N/A N/A J-00121587
Fluoxetine 907 ng/l N/A 99.4% 5.4 ng/L N/A N/A J-00121587
Ibuprofen 885 ng/L N/A 94.1% 52.3 ng/L N/A N/A J-00121588
Progesterone 1097 ng/L N/A 99.5% 5.0 ng/L N/A N/A J-00121589
Trimethoprim 415 ng/L N/A 99.5% 2.0 ng/L N/A N/A J-00121587
It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised.
See Installation Manual for Warranty information.
Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters
Service Flow 0.5 gpm (21.9 lpm)
Water Supply Potable Water
Water Pressure 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar)
Water Temperature 33°F-100°F (0.6°C-38°C)
Note: While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions,
actual performance may vary.
Replacement Cartridge: MWF. For estimated costs of replacement elements
please call 1-800-626-2002 or visit our website at www.geapplianceparts.com.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants:
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before and after the system. Systems certified
for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable
cysts. EPA Establishment Number 10350-MN-005.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage:
• Read and follow use instructions before installation and use of this system.
• Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes.
• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi (8.2 bar). If your water pressure
exceeds 80 psi, you must install a pressure-limiting valve. Contact a plumbing
professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.
• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water hammer
conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing
professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition.
• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water
temperature of this filter system is 100º F (38º C).
• Protect filter from freezing. Drain filter when temperatures drop
below 33ºF (0.6ºC).
• The disposable filter cartridge must be replaced every 6months at the
rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
For conditions of use, health claims certified by the California Department of Public
Health, and replacements, see performance data sheet. California Department
of Public Health Certification #05-1698. The contaminants or other substances
removed or reduced by this water filter are not necessarily in all users’ water.
Capacity 300 Gallons (1,135 Liters). Contaminant Reduction Determined by NSF testing.
Substance Tested
for Reduction Average Influent
NSF specified
Challenge Concentration
Avg %
Reduction
Average Product
Water
Concentration
Max Permissible
Product Water
Concentration
NSF Reduction
Requirements
NSF
Test Report
Chlorine Taste and Odor 2.0 mg/L 2.0 mg/L ± 10% 97.5% 0.05 mg/L N/A ≥ 50% J-00077703
Nominal Particulate
Class I, , ≥0.5 to < 1.0 µm 7,833,333 pts/mL At least 10,000 particles/mL 99.7% 18,617 pts/mL N/A ≥85% J-00077704
Cyst* 101,000 cysts/L Minimum 50,000 cysts/L 99.99% 1 cyst/L N/A ≥99.95% J-00100036
Asbestos 47 MF/L
107 to 108 fibers/L; fibers
greater than 10 µm in length >99% <1 MF/L N/A ≥99% J-00077707
Atrazine 0.009 mg/L 0.009 mg/L ± 10% 94.5% 0.0005 mg/L 0.003 mg/L N/A J-00077708
Benzene 0.016 mg/L 0.015 mg/L ± 10%± 96.7% 0.0005 mg/L 0.005 mg/L N/A J-00077717
Endrin 0.007 mg/L 0.006 mg/L ± 10% 97.1% 0.0002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L N/A J-00100039
Lead @ pH 6.5 0.152 mg/L 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 99.3% 0.001 mg/L 0.010 mg/L N/A J-00077722
Lead @ pH 8.5 0.148 mg/L 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 99.3% 0.001 mg/L 0.010 mg/L N/A J-00077723
Lindane 0.002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L ± 10% 99.0% 0.00002 mg/L 0.0002 mg/L N/A J-00077726
Mercury @ pH 6.5 0.0058 mg/L 0.006 mg/L ± 10% 93.2% 0.0004 mg/L 0.002 mg/L N/A J-00100037
Mercury @ pH 8.5 0.0061 mg/L 0.006 mg/L ± 10% 93.2% 0.0004 mg/L 0.002 mg/L N/A J-00092355
P-Dichlorobenzene 0.222 mg/L 0.225 mg/L ± 10% 99.8% 0.005 mg/L 0.075 mg/L N/A J-00077729
Tetrachloroethylene 0.015 mg/L 0.015 mg/L ± 10% 96.7% 0.0005 mg/L 0.005 mg/L N/A J-00082184
Toxaphene 0.015 mg/L 0.015 mg/L ± 10% 93.2% 0.001 mg/L 0.003 mg/L N/A J-00077730
*Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts.
Tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and
Standard 53 in model GE MWF for the
reduction of the claims specified on the
performance data sheet.
REPLACEMENT
ELEMENT
Certied by the
National Sanitation
Foundation

MWF Water Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty
Contact us at www.geapplianceparts.com,
or call 800.GE.CARES.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use
within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal
rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
For Purchases Made In Iowa: This form must be signed and dated by the buyer and seller prior to the
consummation of this sale.
This form should be retained on file by the seller for a minimum of two years.
For The Period Of: We Will Replace, At No Charge To You:
Thirty Days
From the date of the
original purchase
Any part of the water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in materials
or workmanship during this limited thirty-day warranty.*
What is Not Covered:
• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
• Improper installation.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Replacement of the water filter cartridge due to water pressure that is outside the specified operating range
or due to excessive sediment in the water supply.
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.
Staple your receipt
here. Proof of the
original purchase
date is needed to
obtain service
under the warranty.
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*If your GE part fails because of a manufacturing defect within thirty days from the date of original purchase for use, we will give you a new or, at our option, a rebuilt part without charge. Return the
defective part to the parts supplier from whom it was purchased together with a copy of the “proof of purchase” for the part. If the part is defective and shows no signs of abuse, it will be exchanged.
The warranty does not cover the failure of parts which are damaged while in your possession, are abused, or have been installed improperly. It does not cover the cost of returning the part to the
supplier from whom it was purchased nor does it cover the cost of labor to remove or install it to diagnose the fault. It does not cover parts used in products in commercial use except in the case
of air conditioning equipment. In no event shall GE be liable for consequential damages. Warrantor: General Electric Company
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: Your sole and exclusive remedy is part exchange as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to six months or the shortest period allowed by law.
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