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To Reset the Filter Status Light:
Press and hold the RESET pad for 3 seconds.
Filter Bypass Plug:
You must use the filter bypass plug:
a) if you have a household reverse osmosis water
system and/or another form of home water
filtration system
b) if a replacement filter is not available.
The icemaker will not operate without the filter
or filter bypass plug installed.
Replacement filters:
To order additional filter cartridges in the
United States, visit our Website at ge.com,
or call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
MWF
Suggested Retail $38.95–47.95
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow
pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center.
Water
filter
cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located behind the
grille panel at the top of the refrigerator. Lift up
the panel to access the cartridge.
When to Replace the Filter:
The filter cartridge is designed
to filter 300 gallons of water
(lasting approximately 12 months).
It should be replaced when the status
light turns red or if you notice the
ice cubes getting hollow or small.
Installing the Filter Cartridge:
1 Raise the grille panel at the top of the
refrigerator.
2 Remove the old cartridge by slowly turning
it to the left. A small amount of water may drip
down. Do not pull down on the cartridge.
3 Fill the new cartridge with water from the
tap to allow for better flow immediately after
installation.
4 Line up the arrow on the cartridge with the
center of the holder. Do not push it up into
the holder.
5 Slowly turn it to the right until the cartridge stops.
It will rotate about 1/4 turn. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
Cartridge
Holder
Slowly turn it to
the right. Do not
overtighten.
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Water Filter
Cartridge
Filter
Bypass
Plug
Automatic Icemaker (on some models)
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator