GE PSHS9PGZSS Use and Care Manual - Page 5

About the water filter., Consumer Support, Troubleshooting Tips, Safety Instructions, Installation

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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions About the water filter. (on some models) GEAppliances.com 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 Without a Replacement Indicator Light The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if the flow of water to the water 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. Installing the Filter Cartridge If you are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with an adapter, it must be removed before installing the cartridge. To remove the adapter, turn it to the left about 1/4 turn. 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 move about 1/2 turn. Cartridge Holder Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 1-1/2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering. Press and hold the WATER FILTER pad (on some models) on the dispenser for 3 seconds. With Adapter Without Adapter (appearance may vary) On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you to replace the filter in six months. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation. 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. 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 If you have questions-visit our Website at GEAppliances.com, or call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737). Replacement filters: To order additional filter cartridges in the United States, visit our Website at GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Filter Model MSWF Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5

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Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation
Instructions
5
About the water filter.
(on some models)
GEAppliances.com
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 Without
a Replacement Indicator Light
The filter cartridge should be replaced every
six months
or
earlier if the flow of water to the water 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.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing a
SmartWater
cartridge with
an adapter, it must be removed before installing the
cartridge. To remove the adapter, turn it to the left
about 1/4 turn.
On models without a replacement indicator light, apply
the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to
remind you to replace the filter in
six months.
Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to
allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after
installation.
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.
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
move about 1/2 turn.
Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about
1-1/2 gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
Press and hold the
WATER FILTER
pad (on some models)
on the dispenser for 3 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.
If you have questions—visit our Website at GEAppliances.com,
or call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737).
Replacement filters:
To order additional filter cartridges in the United States,
visit our Website at GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Filter Model MSWF
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages
for the nearest Mabe Service Center.
Cartridge Holder
Filter
Bypass
Plug
SmartWater
(appearance may vary)
With Adapter
Without Adapter