Use and Care Guide

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Water Filter Cartridge - MWF(On some models.)
Water filter cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the 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. This light will turn orange 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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by slowly turning it to the left. Do not pull down on the
cartridge. A small amount of water may drip down.
Installing the filter cartridge
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adapter, it must be removed before installing the
cartridge. To remove the adapter, turn it to the left
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leave the adapter in place. This adapter will stay in the
refrigerator when you replace future cartridges.
2. On models ithout a replacement indicator light, apply
the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to
remind you to replace the filter in six months.
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to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately
after installation.
4. Line up the arrow on the cartridge
and the cartridge holder. Place
the top of the new cartridge up
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5. Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops.
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it will automatically raise itself into position. The
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three minutes) to clear the system and prevent
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(on some models) on the dispenser for
3 seconds.
NOTE: A newly-installed water filter
cartridge may cause water to spurt from
the dispenser upon first use.
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.
To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan™
models, you must first remove the filter adapter from the
cartridge holder by turning it to the left.
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Appliances recommends the use of GE Appliances
branded SmartWater™ filters only. Using GE Appliances
branded filters in GE Appliances and Hotpoint
refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability.
GE Appliances branded SmartWater™ filters are always
the right choice because they are patented and designed
specifically for GE Appliances products. SmartWater™
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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.
To obtain a bypass plug or if you have questions-visit our
Website at GEAppliances.com, or call 1.800.GE.
CARES (1.800.432.2737).
Replacement filters:
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cartridges, visit our website at gewaterfilters.com or
call GE Appliances Parts and Accessories,
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(appearance may vary)
With adapter
Without adapter
Some models use
this type of water
filter.
Cartridge
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Bypass
Plug
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Bypass
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