GE GFSS6KKYSS Use and Care Manual - Page 6

CAUTION, About the water filter

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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the water filter. Cartridge Holder Filter Bypass Plug Water Filter Cartridge The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment. When to Replace the Filter The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning it counterclockwise. A small amount of water may drip down. CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the system, the filter cartridge may be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when removing. Remove the protective foil from the end of the cartridge. Lining 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. Slowly rotate the cartridge clockwise until it stops. As you turn the cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into position. Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn. Do not overtighten. Press and hold the Ice & Water pad for 3 seconds to reset the filter. Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 11⁄ 2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering. See To Use the Dispenser section. 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 icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug. Replacement Filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the United States, visit our Website, GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Filter Model MWF Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6

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Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located
in the back upper right corner
of the refrigerator compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
The filter cartridge should be replaced
every six months or if the flow of water
to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first
remove the old one by slowly turning
it counterclockwise. A small amount
of water may drip down.
CAUTION:
If air has been
trapped in the system, the filter cartridge may
be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when
removing.
Remove the protective foil from the end
of the cartridge.
Lining 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. Slowly
rotate the cartridge clockwise until it
stops. As you turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position.
Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn.
Do not overtighten
.
Press and hold the
Ice & Water
pad for
3 seconds to reset the filter.
Run water from the dispenser for
3 minutes (about 1
1
⁄
2
gallons) to clear
the system and prevent sputtering.
See
To Use the Dispenser
section.
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 icemaker will not operate without
the filter or filter bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliances.com or call GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Filter Model MWF
Customers in Canada should consult
the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe
Service Center.
About the water filter.
Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation
Instructions
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Cartridge
Holder
Filter
Bypass
Plug