Owner's Manual
Water Filter Cartridge - XWF (On some models.)
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge holder is located in the 
back upper-right corner of the fresh food refrigerator 
compartment. 
When to Replace the Filter
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cartridge on the dispenser, the red filter light will start 
blinking to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon. 
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while you are dispensing until the filter is replaced.
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the door is open until the filter is replaced.
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cartridge should be replaced every six months, or earlier 
if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker 
decreases.
Removing the Filter
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one: 
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front tabs and gently pulling down. 
2. Rotate the filter down.
3. Gently grasp the filter and slowly turn it 
counterclockwise about a ¼ turn. The filter should 
automatically release itself when you have rotated it far 
enough to the left. A small amount of water may drip 
down. 
CAUTION
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the filter cartridge may be ejected as it is removed. Use 
caution when removing.
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. To 
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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.
Installing the Filter Cartridge in a Side by 
Side Refrigerator
1. Line up the arrow on the filter with the 
arrow on the filter cartridge holder. 
Gently push the top of the new filter up 
inside the holder. 
2. Slowly turn the filter to the right until it 
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turn the filter, it will automatically raise 
itself into position. The filter will move 
about a ¼ turn or 90 degrees. 
3. Run water from the dispenser for 2 gallons (7.6 liters) 
or approximately 5 minutes to clear the system. Water 
may spurt out and air bubbles may be visible during 
this process.
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select models) on the dispenser for three seconds.
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Water Supply Potable Water
Water Pressure 25-120 psi (172-827 kPa)
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Capacity 170 gallons (643.5 liters)
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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 Appliances-branded filters in GE Appliances and Hotpoint® refrigerators provides optimal 
performance and reliability. GE Appliances filters meet rigorous industry standards for safety and quality that 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 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)
Application Guidelines/Water Supply
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