GE PSDF5RGXBB - 24.6 cu. Ft. Refrigerator Owner's Manual

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Water Filter CartridgeThe water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right cornerof the refrigerator compartment.When to Replace the Filter on Models With aReplacement Indicator LightThere is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridgeon the dispenser. This light will turn orange to tell you that youneed 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 oricemaker decreases.When to Replace the Filter on Models Without aReplacement Indicator LightThe filter cartridge should be replaced every six monthsor earlier if the flow of water to the water dispenser or icemakerdecreases.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 withan adapter, it must be removed before installing thecartridge. To remove the adapter, turn it to the left about 1/4turn.If you are replacing a Water by Culligan cartridge,leave the adapter in place. This adapter will stay in therefrigerator when you replace future cartridges.On models ithout a replacement indicator light,apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge toremind you to 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 cartridgeholder. Place the top of the new cartridge up inside theholder. 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 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 water tospurt 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 icemaker will notoperate without the filter or filterbypass 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 refrigerators providesoptimal performance and reliability. GE branded SmartWaterfilters are always the right choice because they are patented anddesigned specifically for GE products. GE SmartWater filters meetrigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality that areimportant for products that are filtering your water. GE has notqualified non-GE branded filters for use in GE and Hotpointrefrigerators and there is no assurance that non-GE brandedfilters meet GE’s standards for quality, performance and reliability.If you have questions—visit our Websiteat 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 andAccessories, 800.626.2002.See filter label for type of filter to order (MWF or MSWF)Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pagesfor the nearest Mabe Service Center.10About the water filter. (on some models)CartridgeHolderFilterBypassPlugFilterBypassPlugSmartWater Water by Culligan(appearance may vary)With adapter Without adapter