Installation Guide

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About t he GE Appliances
®
MWF water filter cartridge.
Water Filter Cartridge
Th e w a t er f i l t er ca r t r i d ge is lo ca t ed i n ba c k up p er r i g ht
corner of the refrigerator compartment.
When to replace the filter on models with a
replacement indicator light
Th er e i s a r ep la cem en t in d ic at or li g ht f o r t he w a t er f i lt er
cartridge on the dispenser. A red light will start blinking to tell
you that you need to replace the filter soon.
Th e f il t er ca r t r i d ge sh o ul d b e r ep l ac ed w h en t h e r ep l ac em en t
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
Th e f il t er ca r t r i d ge sh o ul d b e r ep l ac ed ever y si x mo n t h s
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.
NOTE: 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 sate and local plumbing codes.
CAUTION
If air has been trapped in the system,
the filter cartridge may be ejected as it is removed. Use
caution when removing.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
1. Fill 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.
Pl ac e t h e t o p o f t h e n ew ca r t r i dg e u p i nsi d e t h e h ol d er . Do
not push it up into the holder.
3. Slowly 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 1/2 turn.
4. Run water from the dispenser for 1-1/2
gallons (about three minutes) to clear the
system and prevent sputtering.
5. Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad (on some
models) on the dispenser for three seconds.
NOTE: A newly inst alled wat er f ilt er cart ridge may cause wat er
to spurt from the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
Yo u m u s t u s e t h e f i l t e r b y p a s s p l u g w h en a r e p l a c e m en t f i l t e r
cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the icemaker will
not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.
WARNING
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. Th e d i spo sa bl e f i lt er ca r t r i d ge sh o ul d b e r ep l ac ed ev er y 6 m o n t h s a t t h e r a t ed
capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
For t he maximum benef it of your f ilt r at ion syst em , GE r ecom mends t he use of GE- branded f ilt ers onl y. 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 (Canada 1.800.626.2002 or geappliances.ca/en/products/parts-filters-
accessories or call 1.800.661.1616).
Ca r t r i d ge
Holder
Filt er Bypass
Pl ug
Sm a r t W a t e r