Installation Instructions

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Water Filter Cartridge - MWF (on some models)
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in back upper right
corner of the refrigerator 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. A red light will start blinking
to tell you that you need to replace the 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 the dispenser or icemaker
decreases.
Removing the filter cartridge
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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.
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CAUTION
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the filter cartridge may be ejected as it is removed. Use
caution when removing.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
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to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately
after installation.
2. Line up the arrow on the cartridge
and the cartridge holder. Place the
top of the new cartridge up inside
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holder.
3. Slowly turn it to the right until the
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automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge
will move about a 1/2 turn.
4. For dispenser-only models - Run water from the
dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons (about three minutes) to
clear the system and prevent sputtering.
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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
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these droplets and initial ice production to appear
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return to normal after the first bin of ice production.
5. Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad (on
some models) on the dispenser for three seconds.
NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause
water to spurt from the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement
filter 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. 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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filters only. Using GE-branded filters in GE Appliances and Hotpoint
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refrigerators provides optimal performance
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for products that are filtering your water. GE Appliances has not qualified non-GE-branded filters for use in GE
Appliances 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 gewaterfilters.com or
call GE Appliances Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688. (Canada 1.800.661.1616 or geappliances.ca/en/
products/parts-filters-accessories).
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Plug
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