Operating Instructions
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
7
Water filter
cartridge
(on some models)
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
1
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.
2
Remove and discard the plastic cap from the
new cartridge.
3
Fill the replacement cartridge with water
from the tap.
4
Apply the month and year sticker to the
cartridge to remind you to replace the filter
in
six months.
5
Place the top of the cartridge up inside the
cartridge holder.
Do not
push it up into the
holder.
6
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.
7
Run water from the dispenser for 1 minute
(about a half 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.
Questions?…Call the GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges 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
Discard the plastic cap.
REPLACE FILTER BY:
(month-year)
replace every 6 months
Place the top of the cartridge up inside the
cartridge holder and slowly turn it to the right.
Plastic Cap
Cartridge
Holder
Filter Bypass
Plug
