Use and Care Guide
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Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the fresh food 
interior on the left side wall, near the top.
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When to replace the filter cartridge
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months 
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been dispensed or the flow of water to the dispenser or 
icemaker decreases.
Touch Screen Models: A filter status message will 
appear on the screen when the water filter needs to be 
replaced. The filter status will automatically update when 
the filter is replaced.
Non-touch Screen Models: A filter indicator light will 
illuminate on the screen when the water filter needs to 
be replaced.
Removing the filter cartridge
To replace the filter, first remove the old cartridge by 
opening the filter door and pulling on the bottom of the 
cartridge to allow it to swing outward. When the cartridge 
can no longer swing, gently pull to unseat it from the 
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amount of water may drip out.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
1.  Align top of filter cartridge with cartridge holder with 
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cartridge toward the rear of the unit until it is fully 
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2.  While continuing to ensure cartridge is fully seated in 
the holder, gently swing the filter inward until it is in 
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filter is properly aligned and fully seated within the 
cartridge holder. Close the filter door.
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the system. A newly installed filter cartridge will 
cause water to spurt from the dispenser.8VHD
large pitcher or sports bottle to catch the water spray. 
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all air is removed from the system.
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WARNING
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the system may result in spurting of hot water and lead 
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purge all air from the system through the cold water 
dispenser prior to using the hot water dispenser.
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the initial system flush. Water color will return to normal 
after first few minutes of dispensing.
Filter Bypass Plug
To reduce the risk of property damage due to water 
leakage, you MUST use the filter bypass plug when 
a replacement filter cartridge is not available. Some 
models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. 
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Canada, call 800.561.3344. The dispenser and icemaker 
will not operate without either the filter or bypass plug 
installed. The bypass plug is installed in the same way 
as a filter cartridge. 
FCCID: ZKJ-EBX1532P001 ICID: 
10229A-EBX1532P001
“This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.”
“This device complies with Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation of the device.”
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. The disposable filter cartridge should be 
replaced every 6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
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 refrigerators provides optimal 
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are important for products that are filtering your water. GE Appliances has not qualified non-GE Appliances-branded 
filters for use in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE Appliances-
branded filters meet GE Appliances 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 Appliances Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688.
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.
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