About the water filter. (on
some
models)
ge.com
On some models
Water Filter Cartridge
The water
filter
cartridge
is located
in the
back
upper
fight
corner
of the
reflJgerator
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 utrn orange to roll
you that you need m replace the filmr 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 evecy six months
or earlier if the flow ofwamr m the wamr dispenser or
icemaker decreases.
Removing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one
by slowly unning it m the left. DOnotpull down on the
cartridge. A small amount of water m W drip down.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
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If you are replacing a SmartWatercartrklge with an
adapter, the adapter illttst be removed before installing
the cartridge. To remove the adapter; turn it to the left
about 1l/4 unn.
If you are replacing a Water by Cu/figancartridge,
leave the adapter in place. This adapter will stay in the
refligerator when you replace future camidges.
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Withoutadapter
(appearance may vary)
O Slowly turn it to the fight until the filter cartridge stops.
DO NOTOVERTIGHTEN. As you unn the cartridge, it will
atttomafically raise itself into position. The cartridge will
move about 1/2 turn.
O Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about
1-1/2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent
sputtering.
Press and
FILTER pad
(on some
;) on
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the
dispenser
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NOTE: A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause
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On models without a replacement
indicator light,
apply the month and ),eat sticker to the new caruidge
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.
O IJne tap 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.
To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culliganmodels,
yott IIlttst f]pst remove the filter adapter flom the cartridge
hoMer by unning it to the left.
ffyou
have questions--visit
our Website
at ge.com,
or call 1.800.GE.CARES
11.800.432.2737).
Replacement f ilters:
Toorderadditionalfilter cartridges in theUnitedStates,
visitourWebsiteat ge.com,or call GEPartsandAccessories,
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