GE MWF3PK, MWF Technical Information

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

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 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 water 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.

Installing the Filter Cartridge

If you are replacing a SmartWater cartridge with an adapter, it
must be removed before installing the cartridge. To remove
the adapter, turn it to the left about 1/4 turn.

If you are replacing a Water by Culligan cartridge, leave the
adapter in place. This adapter will stay in the refrigerator
when you replace future cartridges.

On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the
month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you
to replace the filter in six months.

Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to
allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after
installation.

Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder.
Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder.
Do not push it up into the holder.

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. The cartridge will
move about 1/2 turn.

Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 1-1/2
gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.

Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad (on some models)
on the dispenser for 3 seconds.

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.

To use the filter bypass plug on Water by Culligan models, you must
first remove the filter adapter from the cartridge holder by turning
it to the left.

If you have questions—visit our Website at ge.com,
or call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737).

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 Camco Service Center.

About the water filter cartridge
Chlorine, Taste and Odor—Lead and Cysts.

Filter
Bypass
Plug

Filter
Bypass
Plug

SmartWater

Water by Culligan

With adapter

Without adapter

Cartridge
Holder

(appearance may vary)

State of California

Department of Health Services

Water Treatment Device

Certificate Number

169805 -

Date Issued: February 2, 2005

Trademark/Model Designation

MWF MWF

Manufacturer: General Electric Company

The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section

116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:

Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity

Cysts
Turbidity

Organic Contaminants

Alachlor
Atrazine
Benzene
Carbofuran
Lindane
Mercury
Toxaphene

1,4-dichlorobenzene
2,4-D

Replacement Elements

Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants

Asbestos
Lead
Mercury

300 galRated Service Capacity:

Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality, except that systems certified for
cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

Rated Service Flow:

Conditions of Certification:

0.5 gpm