About the GE
®
GSWF water filter cartridge
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of
the refrigerator compartment.
When to Replace the Filter on Models
With a Replacement Indicator Light
LCD Models: A pop-up message will appear on the LCD screen to
remind you to replace the water filter. You can check the status of the
water filter manually.
Access By: Home > Options > Dispenser Options > Reset Water Filter
Non-LCD Models: There is a replacement indicator light for the water
filter cartridge on the dispenser. This light will turn orange to tell you
that you need to replace the filter soon.
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months, when the
replacement indicator light turns red, or if the flow of water to the
dispenser or icemaker decreases.
When to Replace the Filter on Models
Without a Replacement Indicator Light
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if
the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
Removing the Filter Cartridge
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.
CAUTION: If air has been trapped in the system, the filter cartridge
may be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when removing.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk associated with property damage
due to water leakage:
• Read and follow Use Instructions before installation and use of
this system.
• Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local
plumbing codes.
• Protect from freezing, remove filter cartridge when temperatures
are expected to drop below 33° F (1° C).
• Do not install systems in areas where ambient temperatures may
go above 110° F or below 40° F.
• Do not install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating
water temperature of this filter system is 100°F (37.8°C).
• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi. If your water
pressure exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa), you must install a pressure
limiting valve. Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain
how to check your water pressure.
• Do not install where water hammer conditions may occur. If water
hammer conditions exist you must install a water hammer arrester.
Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check
for this condition.
• Where a backflow prevention device is installed on a water system,
a device for controlling pressure due to thermal expansion must be
installed.
• The disposable filter cartridge MUST be replaced every 6 months, at the
rated capacity or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
GSWF
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Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest
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WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with choking:
• Do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product.
To reduce the risk associated with the ingestion of contaminants:
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used
on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. EPA Establishment #10350-MN-005.
For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE recommends the use of GE-branded SmartWater filters only. Using GE-branded filters in GE and Hotpoint
®
refrigerators provides
optimal performance and reliability. GE-branded SmartWater filters are always the right choice because they are patented and designed specifically for GE products.
GE SmartWater filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE has 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.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the
month and year sticker to the new cartridge and mark your
calendar to remind you to replace the filter in six months.
Remove the protective foil from the end of the cartridge.
Position the cartridge inside the cartridge holder and slowly
rotate the cartridge to the right (clockwise) until it stops. The
cartridge will rotate about a 1/4 turn. When installed correctly,
the grip blade on the end of the cartridge should be positioned
vertically for top-freezer models and horizontally for bottom-
freezer models. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Close the cartridge cover.
On models with a replacement indicator light, press and hold the
RESET WATER FILTER PAD on the dispenser for three seconds.
Models with a Dispenser
Run water from the dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons (approximately three
minutes) 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
To reduce the risk of property damage due to water leakage, you
MUST use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge
is not available. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate without
the filter or filter bypass plug.
For more information about your water filter including additional
instructions, please see your refrigerator’s Owner’s Manual.
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