Installation Instructions
IF YOU HAVE A GREY FILTER HOLDER
DO NOT TWIST CARTRIDGE!
Twisting may damage refrigerator or filter.
REMOVING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE:
1. Remove the old cartridge by opening the filter door and
pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to allow it to swing
outward.
2. When the cartridge can no longer swing, gently pull to
unseat from the cartridge holder. A small amount of water
may drip out.
DO NOT TWIST CARTRIDGE!
INSTALLING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE:
3. Center the cartridge with cartridge holder with the word
FRONT facing outward. Push the cartridge inward until
it is fully seated. FRONT should be centered with the
cartridge holder for proper installation. The RED indicators
should not be visible.
4. While continuing to ensure cartridge is fully seated in the
holder, gently swing the filter inward until it is in position. If
filter will not swing easily, check to ensure filter is properly
aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder.
IF YOU HAVE A BLACK FILTER HOLDER
REMOVING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE:
1. Remove the old cartridge by opening the filter door and
pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to disengage it from
the filter clips. Swing the cartridge outward until you hear
the 'click' of the cartridge holder engaging with the bracket.
2. Twist the cartridge one-quarter turn counter-clockwise.
After twisting, remove the cartridge by pulling it away from
the cartridge holder. A small amount of water may drip out.
INSTALLING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE:
3. Align the filter cartridge with the cartridge holder with
the word "FRONT" facing the top of the unit. Push the
cartridge toward the rear of the unit until it is fully seated.
Twist the filter cartridge clockwise one-quarter turn, until
the word "FRONT" is facing outward.
4. While continuing to ensure cartridge is fully seated in the
holder, gently swing the filter inward until it is in position. If
filter will not swing easily, check to ensure filter is properly
aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder. The
RED indicators should not be visible.
49-6000027 Rev. 5 09-20 GEA
About the GE Appliances RPWFE Water Filter Cartridge
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BOTH MODEL TYPES
5. For dispenser models – Run 2 gallons of water through the cold water dispenser (about 5 minutes) to remove air from
the system. A newly installed filter cartridge will cause water to spurt from the dispenser. Use a large pitcher or
sports bottle to catch the water spray. NOTE: It is normal for water to appear discolored during the initial system flush.
Water color will return to normal after the first few minutes of dispensing.
For icemaker-only models – Discard the first bin of ice to allow air to purge from the system. A newly installed filter
cartridge will cause water to spurt into the icemaker body, which could lead to ice droplets around the icemaker area.
NOTE: It is normal for these droplets and initial ice production to appear discolored during the initial system flush. Ice
color will return to normal after the first bin of ice production
DO NOT use the hot water dispenser or Autofill function until all air is removed from the system.
6. Reset Filter status message (non-touch screen models).
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR FILTER
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or
earlier if 170 gallons of water has been dispensed or the
flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
FILTER LOCATION
The water filter cartridge is located in the top left hand corner
of the fresh food interior or within the left refrigerator door.
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Red indicators
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Red indicators
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