GE GSWF User Guide

About the GE

®

GSWF water filter cartridge

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

LCD Models:

A pop-up message will appear on the LCD screen to

remind you to replace the water filter. You can check the status of the

water filter manually.

Access By:

Home > Options > Dispenser Options > Reset Water Filter

Non-LCD Models:

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 every

six months,

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.

CAUTION

: If air has been trapped in the system, the filter cartridge

may be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when removing.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk associated with property damage

due to water leakage:

• Read and follow Use Instructions before installation and use of

this system.

• Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local

plumbing codes.

• Protect from freezing, remove filter cartridge when temperatures

are expected to drop below 33° F (1° C).

• Do not install systems in areas where ambient temperatures may

go above 110° F or below 40° F.

• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating

water temperature of this filter system is 100°F (37.8°C).

• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi. If your water

pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure

limiting valve. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain

how to check your water pressure.

• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water

hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester.

Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check

for this condition.

• Where a backflow prevention device is installed on a water system,

a device for controlling pressure due to thermal expansion must be

installed.

• The disposable filter cartridge MUST be replaced every 6 months, at the

rated capacity or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.

GSWF

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If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit

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Accessories, 800.626.2002.

Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest

Camco Service Center.

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.

To reduce the risk associated with the ingestion of contaminants:

• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used

on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. EPA Establishment #10350-MN-005.

For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE recommends the use of GE-branded SmartWater filters only. Using GE-branded filters in GE and Hotpoint

®

refrigerators provides

optimal performance and reliability. GE-branded SmartWater filters are always the right choice because they are patented and designed specifically for GE products.

GE SmartWater 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-GE-branded 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.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the

month and year sticker to the new cartridge and mark your

calendar to remind you to replace the filter in six months.

Remove the protective foil from the end of the cartridge.

Position the cartridge inside the cartridge holder and slowly

rotate the cartridge to the right (clockwise) until it stops. The

cartridge will rotate about a 1/4 turn. When installed correctly,

the grip blade on the end of the cartridge should be positioned

vertically for top-freezer models and horizontally for bottom-

freezer models. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Close the cartridge cover.

On models with a replacement indicator light, press and hold the

RESET WATER FILTER PAD on the dispenser for three seconds.

Models with a Dispenser

Run water from the dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons (approximately three

minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.

NOTE:

A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water

to spurt from the dispenser.

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. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate without

the filter or filter bypass plug.

For more information about your water filter including additional

instructions, please see your refrigerator’s Owner’s Manual.

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