GE RPWFE - User Manual

IF YOU HAVE A

GREY

FILTER HOLDER

DO NOT TWIST CARTRIDGE!

Twisting may damage refrigerator or filter.

REMOVING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE:
1.

Remove the old cartridge by opening the filter door and
pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to allow it to swing
outward.

2.

When the cartridge can no longer swing, gently pull to

unseat from the cartridge holder. A small amount of water
may drip out.

DO NOT TWIST CARTRIDGE!

INSTALLING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE:
3.

Center the cartridge with cartridge holder with the word

FRONT

facing outward. Push the cartridge inward until

it is fully seated.

FRONT

should be centered with the

cartridge holder for proper installation. The RED indicators
should not be visible.

4.

While continuing to ensure cartridge is fully seated in the
holder, gently swing the filter inward until it is in position. If
filter will not swing easily, check to ensure filter is properly
aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder.

IF YOU HAVE A

BLACK

FILTER HOLDER

REMOVING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE:
1.

Remove the old cartridge by opening the filter door and
pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to disengage it from
the filter clips. Swing the cartridge outward until you hear
the 'click' of the cartridge holder engaging with the bracket.

2.

Twist the cartridge one-quarter turn

counter-clockwise

.

After twisting, remove the cartridge by pulling it away from
the cartridge holder. A small amount of water may drip out.

INSTALLING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE:
3.

Align the filter cartridge with the cartridge holder with
the word "FRONT" facing the top of the unit. Push the
cartridge toward the rear of the unit until it is fully seated.
Twist the filter cartridge

clockwise

one-quarter turn, until

the word "FRONT" is facing outward.

4.

While continuing to ensure cartridge is fully seated in the
holder, gently swing the filter inward until it is in position. If
filter will not swing easily, check to ensure filter is properly
aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder. The
RED indicators should not be visible.

49-6000027 Rev. 5 09-20 GEA

About the GE Appliances RPWFE Water Filter Cartridge

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2

1

2

BOTH MODEL TYPES
5. For dispenser models –

Run 2 gallons of water through the cold 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.

NOTE:

It is normal for water to appear discolored during the initial system flush.

Water color will return to normal after the first few minutes of dispensing.

For icemaker-only models

– Discard the first bin of ice to allow air to purge from the system. A newly installed filter

cartridge will cause water to spurt into the icemaker body, which could lead to ice droplets around the icemaker area.

NOTE:

It is normal for these droplets and initial ice production to appear discolored during the initial system flush. Ice

color will return to normal after the first bin of ice production

DO NOT

use the hot water dispenser or Autofill function until all air is removed from the system.

6.

Reset Filter status message (non-touch screen models).

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR FILTER

The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or
earlier if 170 gallons of water has been dispensed or the
flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.

FILTER LOCATION

The water filter cartridge is located in the top left hand corner
of the fresh food interior or within the left refrigerator door.

FRONT

3

4

Red indicators
should not be
visible

FRONT

3

4

Red indicators
should not be
visible

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