About the GE® RPWF water filter cartridge
Water Filter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in one of the following places:
Bottom-freezer (BF) refrigerators:
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left-hand fresh food door.
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When to replace the filter cartridge
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier
if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
Touch Screen Models: A filter status message will appear on the
screen when the water filter needs to be replaced. The filter status
message must be reset manually.
The “Water Filter: Replace” status message can be reset by
entering the Settings menu from the home screen. Then, select
the Water Filter menu and press the RESET button. This will reset
the filter status.
Non-touch Screen Models: A filter indicator light (or message)
will illuminate on the screen when the water filter needs to be
replaced. This light must be reset by pressing and holding the
Reset Filter button for three seconds.
The filter cartridge has a maximum life of six months and
should be replaced when indicated by the filter indicator on
refrigerator, or sooner if a significant reduction in flow occurs.
the
Removing the filter cartridge
To replace the filter, first remove the old cartridge by opening
the filter door and pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to allow
it to swing outward. When the cartridge can no longer swing,
gently pull to unseat it from the cartridge holder. DO NOT TWIST
CARTIDGE. A small amount of water may drip out.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
is fully seated.
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is fully seated in the holder, gently
swing the filter inward until it is in a
vertical position. If filter will not swing
easily, check to ensure filter is properly
aligned and fully seated within the
cartridge holder.
water dispenser (about 5 minutes) to
remove air from the system. A newly
installed filter cartridge will cause
water to spurt from the dispenser. Use
a large pitcher or sports bottle to catch
the water spray. DO NOT use the hot
water dispenser or hands-free auto-fill
(some models) until all air is removed
from the system.
4. Reset Filter Status message
Touch Screen Models: Access RESET button through the Water
Filter menu.
Non-touch Screen Models: Press and hold the Reset Filter button
for three seconds.
WARNING Using the hot water dispenser prior to purging air
from the system may result in spurting of hot water and lead
to hot water scalding. Follow the instructions above to purge all air
from the system through the cold water dispenser prior to using the
hot water dispenser.
Note: It is normal for water to appear discolored during the initial
system flush. Water color will return to normal after first few minutes
of dispensing.
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. Th
either the filter or bypass plug installed. The bypass plug is installed
in the same way as a filter cartridge.
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Push/Pull
Swing
e dispenser and icemaker will not operate without
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. The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every
6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.
For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE recommends the use of GE-branded filters only. Using GE-branded filters in GE
and Hotpoint
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.
If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at www.geapplianceparts.com or call
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.
®
refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety
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RPWF Water Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty.
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Thirty Days
From the date of the
Any part of the water filter cartridge which fails due to a defect in materials or
workmanship during this limited thirty-day warranty.*
original purchase
What is Not Covered:
• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
• Improper installation.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, used for other than the intended
purpose or used commercially.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Replacement of the water filter cartridge due to water pressure that is outside the
specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply.
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the U.S.A. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
For Purchases Made In Iowa: This form must be signed and dated by the buyer and seller prior to the
consummation of this sale.
This form should be retained on file by the seller for a minimum of two years.
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* If your GE pa rt fails beca use of a manufac turing defec t within thir ty days from t he date of original purc hase for use, we will give you a new or, at our option, a rebu ilt part wit hout charge.
Return t he defective part t o the parts supplier from whom it wa s purchased togethe r with a copy of the “pro of of purchase” for the pa rt. If the par t is defective and sh ows no signs of abuse,
it will b e exchanged. T he warranty do es not cover the fa ilure of part s which are dama ged while in your p ossession , are abused, or have bee n installed im properly. It doe s not cover the cos t
of return ing the part to the sup plier from who m it was purc hased nor doe s it cover the cost of labor to remove o r install it to di agnose the fau lt. It does not co ver parts us ed in product s in
commercial use except in the cas e of air con ditioning equipm ent. In no event sh all GE be liable fo r consequent ial damages . Warranto r: General Electric Compan y
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: Your sole and exclusive remedy is part exchange as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to six months or the shortest period allowed by law.
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