GE 23 Owner's Manual And Installation

Also see for SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIRATOR 22: Owners and installation manual Owner's manual Use and care & installation guide Use and care & installation guide Owner's manual

Contents

9About the water filter. (on some models) GEAppliances.comWater Filter CartridgeThe water filter cartridge is located in the back upper rightcorner of the refrigerator compartment.When to Replace the Filter on Models With aReplacement Indicator LightThere is a replacement indicator light for the water filtercartridge on the dispenser. This light will turn orange to tell youthat you need to replace the filter soon.The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replacementindicator light turns red or if the flow of water to the dispenser orice maker decreases.When to Replace the Filter on Models Without aReplacement Indicator LightThe filter cartridge should be replaced every six months orearlier if the flow of water to the water dispenser or ice makerdecreases.Removing the Filter CartridgeIf you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one byslowly turning it to the left. Do not pull down on the cartridge. Asmall amount of water may drip down.Installing the Filter CartridgeIf you are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with anadapter, 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 theadapter in place. This adapter will stay in the refrigerator whenyou replace future cartridges.On models without a replacement indicator light, apply themonth and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind youto replace the filter in six months.Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap toallow for better flow from the dispenser immediately afterinstallation.Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder.Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder. Donot 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 willautomatically raise itself into position. The cartridge willmove about 1/2 turn.Run water from the dispenser 1-1/2 gallons (about threeminutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.Press and hold the WATER FILTER pad (on some models) onthe dispenser for 3 seconds.NOTE: A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause waterto spurt from the dispenser upon first use.Filter Bypass PlugYou must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filtercartridge is not available. The dispenser and the ice maker willnot operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan models, youmust first remove the filter adapter from the cartridge holder byturning it to the left.For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GErecommends the use of GE branded SmartWater filters only.Using GE branded filters in GE and Hotpoint refrigeratorsprovides optimal performance and reliability. GE brandedSmartWater filters are always the right choice because theyare patented and designed specifically for GE products. GESmartWater filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards forsafety and quality that are important for products that arefiltering your water. GE has not qualified non-GE brandedfilters for use in GE and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is noassurance that non-GE branded filters meet GE’s standards forquality, performance and reliability.,I\RXKDYHTXHVWLRQV³YLVLWRXU:HEVLWHDWGEAppliances.com, orcall 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 andAccessories, 800.626.2002.See filter label for type of filter to order (MWF or MSWF).Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for thenearest Mabe Service Center.CartridgeHolderFilterBypassPlugFilterBypassPlugSmartWater Water by Culligan(appearance may vary)With adapter Without adapterSome modelsuse this type ofwater filter.