GE GFE24JSKSS Use and Care Manual - Page 9

About the GE Appliances® MWF water filter cartridge. 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 If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old 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. Installation and use MUST comply with all sate and local plumbing codes. CAUTION If air has been trapped in the system, the filter cartridge may be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when removing. Installing the Filter Cartridge 1. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap 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 the holder. Do not push it up into the holder. 3. Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge will Cartridge move about a 1/2 turn. Holder 4. Run water from the dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons (about three minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering. 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. Filter Bypass Plug SmartWater 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. For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE recommends the use of GE-branded filters only. Using GE-branded filters in GE and Hotpoint® refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE has not qualified non-GEbranded filters for use in GE 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 www.gewaterfilters.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (Canada 1.800.626.2002 or geappliances.ca/en/products/parts-filtersaccessories or call 1.800.661.1616). 9