GE GSWF - User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Removing the Filter Cartridge; CAUTION; Installing the Filter Cartridge; Removing/Installing Replacement Filter Cartridge
- Page 3 – Special Notices
- Page 4 – What GE Appliances will not cover:; GSWF Water Filter Cartridge Limited Warranty; EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
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 screen 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 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.
Operating Specifications
• Pressure requirement: 40 –120 psi (2.8–8.2 bar), non-
shock
• Temperature: 33–100°F (0.6 –38°C)
• Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)
General Installation/Operation/Maintenance
Requirements
• Flush new cartridge at full flow for 4 gallons (about eight
minutes) to purge trapped air.
• Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow.
• Protect from freezing by removing filter cartridge when
temperatures are expected to drop below 40°F (4.4°C). Do
not install systems in areas where ambient temperatures
may go above 100ºF or below 40°F. Do not install on a hot
water supply.
About the GE Appliances GSWF water filter cartridge
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 ingestion of contaminates, do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cucst reduction may be used
on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE Appliances recommends the use of GE-branded filters only. Using GE-branded
filters in GE Appliances and Hotpoint
®
refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE-branded filters are always the right
choise because they are patented and designed specifically for GE Appliances products.
GE Appliances filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your
water. GE Appliances has not qualified non-GE-branded filters for use in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is no
assurance that non-GE-branded filters meet GE Appliances standards for quality, performance and reliability.
If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at www.gewaterfilters.com or call
GE Appliances Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688.
Customers in Canada call 800.661.1616.
WARNING
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
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Summary
Removing the Filter Cartridge If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning it to the left. Pull down gently on the cartridge. A small amount of water may drip down. CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage read and follow instr...
3 Performance Data SheetSmartWater Filtration System—GE Appliances GSWF Cartridge This system has been tested and certified in filter model GE Appliances GSWF according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in wate...
4 * If your GE Appliances part fails because of a manufacturing defect within thirty days from the date of original purchase for use, we will give you a new or, at our option, a rebuilt part without charge. Return the defective part to the parts supplier from whom it was purchased together with a co...
