About The Water Filter; Water Filter Cartridge - GE GSMF2LEB Manual

About the Water Filter

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 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 drcreases.
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 water
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
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)
On models without a replacement indicator light,
apply the month and year sticker to the new
cartridge to remind you to replace the filter in six
months.
Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the
tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser
immediately after installation.
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 into
the holder.
(On some models)
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 turming it to the left.
If you have questions -- visit our Website
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Replacement filters:
To order additional filter cartridges, contact your
local distributor.
WARNING: Connect to potable water supply only.
Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops.
Do not overtighten. As you turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge
will move about 1/2 turn.
Cartridge
Holder
Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 6
liters) to clean the system and prevent sputtering.
Press and hold the Water Filter pad (on some
models) on the dispenser for 3 seconds.
NOTE: A newly- installed water filter cartridge may
cause water to spurt from the dispenser.
Filter
Bypass
Plug Filter
Bypass
Plug
SmartWater
Water by Culligan
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