Crosley XSS23G Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 6

Water Filter Cartridge - MWF
Water filter cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper
right corner of the refrigerator compartment .
When to replace the filter on models with a
replacement indicator light
There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter
cartridge on the dispenser . This light will turn orange to
tell you that you need to replace the filter soon .
The filter cartridge should be replaced when the
replacement indicator light turns red or if the flow of water
to the dispenser or icemaker decreases .
When to replace the filter on models without
a replacement indicator light
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months
or earlier if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker
decreases .
Removing the filter cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one
by slowly turning it to the left . Do not pull down on the
cartridge . A small amount of water may drip down .
Installing the filter cartridge
1. If you are replacing a SmartWater™ cartridge with an
adapter, 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 the adapter in place . This adapter will stay in the
refrigerator when you replace future cartridges .
With adapter Without adapter
(appearance may vary)
2. On models ithout a replacement indicator light, apply
the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to
remind you to replace the filter in six months .
3. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap
to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately
after installation .
4. Line up the arrow on the cartridge
and the cartridge holder . Place
the top of the new cartridge up
inside the holder . Do not push it
up into the holder .
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(On some models .)
5. Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops .
6. Run water from the dispenser 1-1/2 gallons (about
7. Press and hold the WATER FILTER pad
NOTE: A newly-installed water filter
cartridge may cause water to spurt from
the dispenser upon first use .
Filter bypass plug
You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement
filter cartridge is not available . The dispenser and the
icemaker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass
plug .
To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan™
models, you must first remove the filter adapter from the
cartridge holder by turning it to the left .
For the maximum benefit of your filtration system,
Crosley recommends the use of GE Appliances branded
SmartWater™ filters only . Using GE Appliances branded
filters in Crosley refrigerators provides optimal
performance and reliability . SmartWater™ filters meet
rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality
that are important for products that are filtering your
Some models use
water . Crosley has not qualified non-GE Appliances
this type of water
branded filters for use in Crosley refrigerators and there
filter .
is no assurance that non-GE Appliances branded filters
meet Crosley standards for quality, performance and
reliability .
Replacement filters:
If you have questions, or to order additional filter
cartridges, visit our website at gewaterfilters.com or
call GE Appliances Parts and Accessories,
877 .959 .8688 .
Cartridge
Holder
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN . As you turn the cartridge,
it will automatically raise itself into position . The
cartridge will move about 1/2 turn .
three minutes) to clear the system and prevent
sputtering .
(on some models) on the dispenser for
3 seconds .
Filter
Bypass
Plug
SmartWater
Filter
Bypass
Plug
Water by Culligan
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