GE GFE26GSKSS Use and Care Manual - Page 17
USING THE REFRIGERATOR, Water Filter Cartridge - RPWFE
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USING THE REFRIGERATOR::DWHU)LOWHU&DUWULGJH53:)( Water Filter Cartridge - RPWFE Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the fresh food interior on the left side wall, near the top. 7KLVSURGXFWXVHVUDGLRIUHTXHQF\LGHQWLILFDWLRQ5),' WRGHWHFWOHDNVDQGPRQLWRUILOWHUVWDWXV7KH5),' WHFKQRORJ\LVFHUWLILHGE\WKH)&& 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 licenceexempt 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." When to replace the filter cartridge The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months RUHDUOLHULIJDOORQVRIZDWHUKDVEHHQGLVSHQVHG 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 FDUWULGJHKROGHU'21277:,67&$575,'*($VPDOO amount of water may drip out. Installing the Filter Cartridge 1. Align top of filter cartridge with cartridge holder with WKHZRUG³FRONT" facing outward then push the cartridge toward the rear of the unit until it is fully VHDWHG'21277:,677+(),/7(5&$575,'*( 2. While continuing to ensure cartridge is fully seated in the holder, gently swing the filter inward until it is in Swing Push \ Pull SRVLWLRQ,IILOWHUZLOOQRWVZLQJHDVLO\FKHFNWRHQVXUH filter is properly aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder. Close the filter door. 3. Run two gallons of water through the cold water GLVSHQVHUDERXWPLQXWHV WRUHPRYHDLUIURPWKH system. A newly installed filter cartridge will cause water to spurt from the dispenser.8VHDODUJH SLWFKHURUVSRUWVERWWOHWRFDWFKWKHZDWHUVSUD\'2 127XVHKDQGVIUHHDXWRILOOVRPHPRGHOV XQWLODOO air is removed from the system. 5HVHW)LOWHU6WDWXVPHVVDJHQRQWRXFKVFUHHQ PRGHOV WARNING SCALDING HAZARD.* 8VHRIWKHKRWZDWHUGLVSHQVHUSULRUWRSXUJLQJDLUIURP the system may result in spurting of hot water and lead WRKRWZDWHUVFDOGLQJ)ROORZWKHLQVWUXFWLRQVDERYHWR purge all air from the system through the cold water dispenser prior to using the hot water dispenser. 1RWH,WLVQRUPDOIRUZDWHUWRDSSHDUGLVFRORUHGGXULQJ 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. 7RREWDLQDIUHHE\SDVVSOXJFDOO*(&$5(6,Q &DQDGDFDOO 7KHGLVSHQVHUDQGLFHPDNHU will not operate without either the filter or bypass plug installed. The bypass plug is installed in the same way as a filter cartridge. *Select Models Only WARNING To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product. The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every 6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs. )RUWKHPD[LPXPEHQHILWRI\RXUILOWUDWLRQV\VWHP*($SSOLDQFHVUHFRPPHQGVWKHXVHRI*($SSOLDQFHVEUDQGHG ILOWHUVRQO\8VLQJ*($SSOLDQFHVEUDQGHGILOWHUVLQ*($SSOLDQFHVDQG+RWSRLQW® refrigerators provides optimal SHUIRUPDQFHDQGUHOLDELOLW\*($SSOLDQFHVILOWHUVPHHWULJRURXVLQGXVWU\16)VWDQGDUGVIRUVDIHW\DQGTXDOLW\WKDW 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. 49-60764 17