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About the GE® RPWF water filter cartridge
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Water
Filter
Cartridge
The water filter cartridge
is located in one of the following places:
Bottom-freezer
(BF)refrigerators:
- In the left-hand fresh food door (recessed in the
door flange).
- In the fresh food interior on the left side wall, near the top.
Side-by-side (SxS)refrigerators:
- In the bottom of the fresh food compartment.
Access the filter
using the flip cover without moving the vegetable pan.
(Note: May have to move the pan to access in counter-depth
models)
When to replace the filter cartridge
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier
if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
Touch Screen Models: A filter status message will appear on the
screen when the water filter needs to be replaced. The filter status
message must be reset manually.
The "Water Filter: Replace" status message can be reset by entering
the Settings menu from the home screen. Then, select the Water Filter
menu and press the RESETbutton. This will reset the filter status.
Non-touch
Screen Models: A filter indicator
message will illuminate
in the screen when the water filter needs to be replaced. This light
must be reset by pressing and holding the Reset Filter button for
three seconds.
The filter cartridge has an expected life of six months and should be
replaced when indicated by the filter indicator on the refrigerator, or
sooner if a significant reduction in flow occurs.
installing the Filter Cartridge
Do not twist
Align top of filter with cartridge
holder and push until cartridge
is fully seated.
While continuing to ensure
cartridge is fully seated in the
holder, gently rotate the filter
(inward for BF models or downward
for SxS models) until it can no longer
rotate. If rotation is difficult, check to
ensure filter is properly aligned and
fully seated within the holder.
Run water from the dispenser
(approx. 2 gallons or about 5
minutes) to clear any particles
and remove air from the system.
4. Reset Filter Status.
Touch Screen Models: Access RESETbutton through the Water Filter
menu.
Non-touch
Screen Models: Press and hold the Reset Filter button for
three seconds.
Note: A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt
from the dispenser during the first 5 minutes of operation. Use a large
pitcher or sports bottle to catch the water spray.
Note: It is normal for water to appear discolored during the initial
system flush. Water color will return to normal after first few minutes
of dispensing.
Removing the filter cartridge
To replace the filter, first remove the old cartridge by gently lifting the
filter away from housing untilfirst
release, then lift again to remove.
DO NOT TWIST. A small amount of water may drip out.
Filter Bypass Plug
To reduce the risk of property damage due to water leakage, you
MUST use the filter bypass plug when a replacementfilter
cartridge
is not available. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate without
either the filter or bypass plug installed. The bypass plug is installed
in the same way as a filter cartridge.
/_WARNING
To reduce the risk associated
with choking,
do not allow children
under 3 years of age to hove access to small ports during
the
installation
of this product.
The disposable
filter cartridge
should be replaced every 6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if a
noticeable
reduction in flow rate occurs.
For the maximum
benefit of your filtration
system, GE recommends
the use of GE-branded
filters only. Using GE-branded filters in GE
and Hotpoint ® refrigerators
provides optimal
performance
and reliability. GE filters meet rigorous industry
NSF standards for safety and
quality that are important
for products that are filtering
your water. GE has not qualified non-GE-branded
filters for use in GE and Hotpoint
refrigerators
and there is no assurance
that non-GE-branded
filters meet GE's standards
for quality, performance
and reliability.
If you have questions, or to order additional
filter cartridges,
visit our website at www.geapplianceparts.com
or coil
GE Ports and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.
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