GE 162D7744P009 Owner's Manual page 6

About the water filter cartridge.
On some models
Plastic Cap
Discard the plastic cap.
REPLACE FILTER BY:
(month-year)
replace every 6 months
Cartridge
Holder
Place the top of the cartridge up
inside the cartridge holder and
slowly turn it to the right.
Filter Bypass Plug
About the refrigerator shelves and bins.
Not all features are on all models.
Divider
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The water filter cartridge is located in the
upper right-hand corner of the fresh food
compartment, right below the temperature
controls.
The filter cartridge should be replaced
every six months or earlier if the flow of
water to the water dispenser or icemaker
decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing the cartridge, first
1
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.
Remove and discard the plastic cap
2
from the new cartridge.
Fill the replacement cartridge with water
3
from the tap.
Apply the month and year sticker to the
4
cartridge to remind you to replace the
filter in six months.
Place the top of the cartridge up inside
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the cartridge holder. Do not push it up
into the holder.
Slowly turn it to the right until the filter
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cartridge stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
As you turn the cartridge, it will
automatically raise itself into position.
Bins on the Fresh Food Compartment Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
To remove: Lift bin straight up until
mounting hooks disengage.
To replace or relocate: Select desired shelf
height, engage bin's hooks in slots on the
tracks of the door, and push in. Bin will lock
in place.
Run water from the dispenser for 2
7
minutes (about one gallon) to clear
the system and prevent sputtering.
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 dispenser and the icemaker
will not operate without the filter or filter
bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges in the
United States, call GE Parts and Accessories,
800-626-2002.
FXRT—Chlorine, Taste and Odor
Suggested Retail $29.95
FXRC—Chlorine, Taste and Odor—
Lead and Cysts
Suggested Retail $34.95
Customers in Canada should consult the
yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service
Center.
The divider helps prevent tipping, spilling or
sliding of small items stored on the door
shelf. Place a finger on either side of the
divider near the front and move it back and
forth to fit your needs.