Reset Water Filter; Abouttheautomatic Icemaker; Water Filter Cartridge - GE 20 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Aboutthewaterfilter cartridd e.(On
some
models.) GEAppllances.com
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in tile back upper right
corner of the refrigerator compartment.
When to Replacethe Filteron Models With a
Replacement I ndicatorLight
There is a replacement
indicator light fi_r tile water filter
cartridge on the dispenser. This light will turn orange to tell you
that you need to replace the filter soon.
Tile filter cartridge should be replaced when tile replacement
indicator light turns red or if the flow of water to the dispenser or
icemaker decreases.
O Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge hoMer.
Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the hoMer. Do
not push it up into the hoMer, cartridge
. Slowly turn it to tile right until
the lifter
stoics.O0 NOT
OVERTI6HTEN. _4youturn
the
cartridge, it will afitomaticallv
Cart idge
I I
raise itself into position. Tile" Helder _ _j
cartrktge will niove about 1/2
turn. _--rr=
O Run water t)om the dispenser
tbr l- l/2 gallons ,about three
mmutes_ t6 clear the s?stem and prevent sputtering.
Press and hold the
RESET WATER FILTER
pad ,:on some
models) on the dispenser tbr three seconds.
When to Replacethe Filteron Models Withouta
Replacement Indicator L ight
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six
months
or earlier if the flow of water to the water dispenser or icemaker
decreases.
Removingthe Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the aM one by
slowb7
turning it to the left. Do notptill down on the cartridge. A
small amount of water may drip
dovcsl.
Installing the FilterCartridge
If you are replacing a
SmartWater cartrk'lge
with an adapml; it must
be removed befiore
inst=dling the cartridge.
,J
To remove the adq)mr,
mrn it to the leR about
1/4tur,1.
If you, are replacing. _ a . Wit,,"" a u.p,_,"'J^"'-:Without adapter
Water byCulhgan cartridge, .
{appearance
leave the adapter in placel
may v ary)
This adapter will stay in the refrigerator when you replace
filture cartridges.
On models without a replacement indicator light,
apply the month and ?'ear sticker to the new cartridge to
remind you to replace the filter in six months.
OF ill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to
a_ow riOT better flow from the dispenser immediately after
installation.
Abouttheautomatic icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice.
FilterBypassRug
xt_tl
IiltlSt use the filter b'q_ass pluR when a replacement filter
carrndge ss slot available. Tile &spenser and the memaker _ll not
operat_ without the filter or filter'bypass plug
Smar_Water
..................
Fiiter_ .. I_
Bypass
P!a_
Water by Cu,qigan
To use the filter bypass pluo on Water
by CulMan models,
you must first res_iove the fiIter adapter from tl_e cartridge
holder by turning it to the left. *
For tile maximmn benefit of your filtration system, GE
recommends the use of GE branded SmartWater filters only.
T " O _ " _ " "O "
[stag GE branded filters m GE and Hoq)omt refrigerators
provi_tes optimal perfiormance and reliabflits: GE l_{_anded
SmartX\'ater filters are always the nght chome because they are
patented and desig_led specifically (dr GE products. GE "
Smart'Water filter; meet riaorous'industrv _%'SFstandards fior
safety and quality that are'hnportant fiorioroducts that are
filtenn g your water. GE has slot qu=ilsfied non-GE branded filters
fior use'H_ GE and Hoq)oint refri_oSrators and there is no
assurance that non-GE branded _lters meet GE's standards fior
quali_; pertbrmance and reliabili_:
If you have questions_:isit our Website
at GEApphances.com or call 1.800.GE.C_ES
_1.800.4"39.97373.
Replacementfilters:
Toorder additional filter ca¢ridges in the United States,
visit our Website at GE_Appllances.com, or call GEParts
andAccessories,800.6262002
Filter Model N'I_\;F
Custoi_kel;s in _anada,sllotild constilt the yellow pages fior the
nearest _\la )e _ e_a'sce £_ellter.
Customers outside of the United States or (_anada should
contact the loc=il distributor.
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Automatic Icemaker{onsomemodels)
lVhen the refrigerator has been connected to
the water suppl?; slide the power switch to the
0Nposition.
The icemaker will fill with water when
it cools to 15°F When the bin fills to the level
of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop
producing ice.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the
feeler arm.
Throw awa' the first few batches of ice to =Ztow
the water lisle to clear.
The iceinaker will produce seven cubes per
cycle approximately 100 130 cubes in a 24-
hour period, depending on freezer
COlllpartiileilt telllperature_ roolll
telnperature, number of door openings and
other use conditions.
_bu will hear a buzzing sound each time the
icemaker fillswith water.
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