GE 22 Owners And Installation Manual page 10

About the water filter,
(on some models)
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
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 when the replacement
indicator light turns red or if the flow of water to the dispenser or
icemoker 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 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
0 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.
If you are replacing a Water by Culligan cartridge,
leave the adapter in place.This adapter will stay in the
refrigerator when you replace future cartridges.
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With adaoter
Without adapter
(appearance may vary)
On models ithout a replacement indicator light,
apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to
remind you to replace the filter in six months.
Fillthe replacement cartridge with water from the tap to
allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after
installation.
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Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge
holder. Placethe 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 NOTOVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge will
move about 1/2 turn.
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Runwater from the dispenser 1-1/2 gallons (about three
minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
Pressand hold the WATERFILTERpad (on some models) on
the dispenser for 3 seconds.
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Hold 3 seconds to Reset
NOTE:A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water
to spurt from the dispenser upon first use.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter
cartridge is not available. The dispenser and the icemuker will not
operate without the filter or filter
bypass plug.
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Water by Culligaq
To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan models,you
must first remove the filter adapter from the cartridge holder by
turning it to the left.
For the maximum benefit of your filtration system. GE
recommends the use of GEbranded SmartWater filters only.
Using GE branded filters in GEand Hotpoint refrigerators provides
optimal performance and reliability. GEbranded SmartWater
filters are always the right choice because they are patented and
designed specifically for GE products. GE SmartWater filters meet
rigorous industry NSFstandards for safety and quality that are
important for products that are filtering your water. GEhas not
qualified non-GE branded filters for use in GEand Hotpoint
refrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE branded
filters meet GE'sstandards for quality, performance and reliability.
If you have questions visit our Website
at GEAppliances.com, o r call !.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.
Seefilter label for type of filter to order (MWFor MSWF)
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages
for the nearest ivlabe ServiceCenter.