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To Reset the Filter Status Light
Press and hold the RESET pad for 3 seconds.
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system, GE recommends the use of GE branded
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standards for safety and quality that are important
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Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no assurance
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quality, performance and reliability.
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United States, visit our Website at GEAppliances.
com, or call GE Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow
pages for the nearest Mabe Service Center.
Filter Cartridge Installation
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
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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.
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immediately stop any water leak from the Icemaker/
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removed and will prevent further leaking.
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panel at the top of the refrigerator. Lift up the panel
to access the cartridge.
When to Replace the Filter
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be replaced when the status light
turns red or if the ice cubes are
getting hollow or small.
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