About the water filter (on some models).
On some models
Water Filter Cartridge
The
water
filter
cartridge
is located
in tile back
upper
right
coi'ileF
of
tile
reflJgerator
COlllpaFtl/lellt.
When to Replace the Filter on Models With a
Replacement Indicator Light
There
is a replacement
indicator
light
for tile water
filter
cartridge
on the
dispense_;
This
light
will mrn
orange
to tell
you that
w_u need
to replace
tile 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 tile water
dispenser
or
icemaker
decreases.
Removingthe Filter Cartridge
If you
are
replacing
tile cartridge,
first remove
tile old one
b)' slowly turning
it to tile left, Do n0t pull
down
on tile
cartridge.
A small
amo/mt
of water
may
drip
down.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If _u
are re )la('im,
a SmartWater
cart_idoe
with
an
adapte_,
tile adapter
i/ltlst
be remoxed
before
mstalhng
tile cartridge.
To remove
tile adapte_;
turn
it to tile left
about
l/4
turn.
]fxou
are
replacing
a Water by Culligan
cartridge,
leaxe
tile adapter
in place.
This
adapter
will stay in tile
refl_igerator
when
)ou
replace
fllttu'e
cartridges.
With adapter
Withoutada
(appearance
may vary)
?ter
On
models
without
a replacement
indicator
light,
apply
the month
and
year
sticker
to the
new cartridge
to remind
xou
to replace
the
filter
in six months.
Fill tile
replacement
cartridge
with
water
fl'om
tile tap
to allow
fin" better
flow from
the
dispenser
immediately
alter
installation.
O
i,ine
up tile arrow
on tile camidge
and
tile
camidge
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 right tmfil tile filter cartridge
stops.
DO NOTOVERTIGHTEN. As you turn tile camidge,
it will
automatically
raise itself into position.
The cartridge
will
move about l/2 turn.
H01(
O
Run
water
fl'om
the
dispenser
for 3 mintttes
(about
1-1/2
gallons)
to clear
the s_stem
and
pre_ent
sputtering,
Press and hold tile RESET WATERFILTERpad (on some
models)
on the dispenser
for 3 seconds.
NOTE:A newly-installed
water filter cartridge
may cause
water to spurt fl'om tile dispensex:
Filter Bypass Plug
Ym
must
use tile filter
b)pass plug
when
a replacement
filter
cartridge
is not a\:filable.
The
dispenser
and
the
icemaker
will not
operate
without
the filter
or filter
bypass
plug.
smartwater
Filter _,,
I1_
Bypass
Plfig_
WaterbyCulligan
To use tile filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan models,
you must fi_t remove
tile filter adapter
fl'om tile cartridge
i/older
by turning
it to tile left.
If vou have quesfions_visit
ore" Website
at ge.colll_
or call 1.800.GE.(
:ARES ( 1.800.432.2737).
Replacement filters:
Toorder additional filter cartridges in the United States,
visit our Website at Be.corn, or call GE Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
MSWF
Suggested
Retail $36.95-41.95
(_ustolners
in Canada
should
consult
tile )ellow
pages fin"
tile nearest
Mabe Se_Mce Center: