GE Appliances French-door (GFE / GNE / GYE / PFE): water filter

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Manufacturer document for GE Appliances French-door (GFE / GNE / GYE / PFE)
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                                                                                                                                             USING THE REFRIGERATOR::DWHU)LOWHU&DUWULGJH
Water Filter Cartridge
Water Filter Cartridge                                             2. While continuing to ensure cartridge is fully seated in the
The water filter cartridge is located in the fresh food               KROGHUJHQWO\VZLQJWKHILOWHULQZDUGXQWLOLWLVLQSRVLWLRQ,I
interior on the left side wall, near the top.                         filter will not swing easily, check to ensure filter is properly
                                                                      aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder.
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WHFKQRORJ\LVFHUWLILHGE\WKH)&&                                Removing the Filter
“This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)        remove the previous one by gently
this device must accept any interference received, including       grasping the filter and slowly turning it
interference that may cause undesired operation.”                  to the left, about a ¼ turn. The filter
“This device complies with Industry Canada licence-                should automatically release itself when
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the                you have rotated it far enough to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause            left. A small amount of water may drip
interference, and (2) this device must accept any                  down.
interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.”                                Installing the Filter
                                                                   1. Open the filter cartridge housing by pulling the door
When to Replace the Filter Cartridge                                  open.
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months
or earlier if 170 gallons (643.52 liters) of water has been        2. Line up the ports on the filter