Water Filter CartridgeThe water filter cartridge is located in theback upper right corner of the refrigeratorcompartment.When to Replace the FilterThere is a replacement indicatorlight for the water filter cartridge on thetemperature display. This light will turnorange to tell you that you need to replacethe filter soon. The filter cartridge shouldbe replaced when the replacementindicator light turns red or if the flowof water to the dispenser or icemakerdecreases.Installing the Filter CartridgeIf you are replacing the cartridge,first remove the old one. Open thecartridge cover by pressing in on thetab at the front and pulling down.Remove the cartridge by slowly rotatingit counterclockwise. A small amount ofwater may drip down.CAUTION: If air has been trappedin the system, the filter cartridge may be ejected asit is removed. Use caution when removing.Remove the protective foil from theend of the cartridge.Lining up the arrow on the cartridgeand the cartridge holder, slowly rotatethe cartridge clockwise until it stops.When the cartridge is properlyinstalled, you will feel it “click” as itlocks into place. The blade on the endof the cartridge should be positionedvertically. Do not overtighten.Close the cartridge cover.Run water from the dispenser for3 minutes (about 11⁄ 2 gallons) to clearthe system and prevent sputtering.See To Use the Dispenser section.Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTERpad for 3 seconds.NOTE: A newly-installed water filter cartridgemay cause water to spurt from the dispenser.Filter Bypass PlugYou must use the filter bypass plug when areplacement filter cartridge is not available.The icemaker will not operate without thefilter or filter bypass plug.Replacement Filters:To order additional filter cartridgesin the United States, visit our Website,ge.com, or call GE Parts and Accessories,800.626.2002.Filter Model GSWFCustomers in Canada should consultthe yellow pages for the nearest MabeService Center.About the water filter. (on some models) ge.com7Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Installation Instructions(on some models)