GE 19 Owner's Manual

Also see for 19 Series: Use and care

Customer Service Troubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation InstructionsSafety InstructionsOperating InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation InstructionsSafety InstructionsOperating Instructions6About the water filter cartridge.On some modelsThe water filter cartridge is located in theupper right-hand corner of the fresh foodcompartment, right below the temperaturecontrols.The filter cartridge should be replacedeverysix months or earlier if the flow ofwater to the water dispenser or icemakerdecreases.Installing the Filter CartridgeIf you are replacing the cartridge, firstremove the old one by slowly turning itto the left.Do not pull down on thecartridge. A small amount of water maydrip down.Remove and discard the plastic capfrom the new cartridge.Fill the replacement cartridge with waterfrom the tap.Apply the month and year sticker to thecartridge to remind you to replace thefilter insix months.Place the top of the cartridge up insidethe cartridge holder.Do not push it upinto the holder.Slowly turn it to the right until the filtercartridge stops.DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.As you turn the cartridge, it willautomatically raise itself into position.Run water from the dispenser for 1minute (about a half gallon) to clearthe system and prevent sputtering.NOTE: A newly-installed water filtercartridge maycause water to spurt fromthe dispenser.Filter Bypass PlugYou must use the filter bypass plugwhen a replacement filter cartridge is notavailable. The dispenser and the icemakerwill not operate without the filter or filterbypass plug.Questions?…In the United States, call theGE Answer Center® 800.626.2000.Replacement Filters:To order additional filter cartridges in theUnited States, call GE Parts and Accessories,800-626-2002.HXRT—Chlorine, Taste and OdorSuggested Retail $29.95Customers in Canada should consult theyellow pages for the nearest Camco ServiceCenter.7654321Plastic CapDiscard the plastic cap.Place the top of the cartridge upinside the cartridge holder andslowly turn it to the right.Filter Bypass PlugCartridgeHolderREPLACE FILTER BY:(month-year)replace every 6 months