GE 21 Owner's Manual page 7

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Holder
Water FiJter
Reset
Hold 3 Secs
(on some models)
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RESET
F,LTER
Hold 3 seconds to reset
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the back
upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
There is a replacement indicator light for the
water filter cartridge on the temperature display.
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.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
O If you are replacing the cartridge, first
remove the old one by slowly turning it to
the left. DONOTpull down on the cartridge.
A small amount of water may drip down.
A CAUTION:/fair has b een
trapped
in the system, the filter cartridge may be ejected
as it is removed. Use caution when removing.
O Removethe protective foil from the end of
the cartridge.
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Fillthe replacement cartridge with water
from the tap to allow for better flow from the
dispenser immediately after installation.
Lining up the arrow on the cartridge and the
cartridge holder,slowly rotate the cartridge
clockwise until it stops. When the cartridge is
properly installed,you will feel it "click" as it
locks into place. Do not overtighten.
Run 1Y2gallons (about 3 minutes) from the
dispenser to clear the system and prevent
sputtering. See To Use the Dispensersection.
Pressand hold the RESET WATERFILTER
pad (on some models) for 3 seconds.
NOTE:A newly-installed water filter cartridge
may cause water to spurt from the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass plug when a
replacement filter cartridge is not available. The
icemaker will not operate without the filter or
filter bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
Forthe maximum benefit of your filtration
system, GE recommends the use of GEbranded
SmartWater filters only. Using GEbranded filters
in GEand Hotpoint refrigerators provides optimal
performance and reliability. GEbranded
SmartWater filters are always the right choice
because they are patented and designed
specifically for GE products. GESmartWater
filters meet rigorous industry NSFstandards for
safety and quality that are important for
products that are filtering your water. GEhas
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.
To order additional filter cartridges
in the United States, visit our Website,
GEAppliances.com, or call GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Filter Model MWF
Customers in Canada should consult
the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe Service
Center.
(on some models)
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