About the GE® RPWF water filter cartridge.Water Filter CartridgeThe water filter cartridge is located in one of the following places:Bottom-freezer (BF)refrigerators:- In the water filter compartment on the right side wall of theleft-hand fresh food door.- In the fresh food interior on the left side wall, near the top.When to replace the filter cartridgeThe filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlierif the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.Touch Screen Models: A filter status message will appear on thescreen when the water filter needs to be replaced. The filter statusmessage must be reset manually.The "Water Filter: Replace" status message can be reset byentering the Settings menu from the home screen. Then, selectthe Water Filter menu and press the RESETbutton. This will resetthe filter status.Non-touch Screen Models: A filter indicator light (or message)will illuminate on the screen when the water filter needs to bereplaced. This light must be reset by pressing and holding theReset Filter button for three seconds.The filter cartridge has a maximum life of six months andshould be replaced when indicated by the filter indicator on therefrigerator, or sooner if a significant reduction in flow occurs.Removing the filter cartridgeTo replace the filter, first remove the old cartridge by openingthe filter door and pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to allowit to swing outward. When the cartridge can no longer swing,gently pull to unseat it from the cartridge holder. DO NOT TWISTCARTIDGE. A small amount of water may drip out.Installing the Filter Cartridge1.Align top of filter with cartridge holder and push until cartridgeis fully seated.2. While continuing to ensure cartridgeis fully seated in the holder, gentlyswing the filter inward until it is in avertical position. If filter will not swingeasily, check to ensure filter is properlyaligned and fully seated within thecartridge holder.3. Run 2 gallons of water through the coldwater dispenser {about 5 minutes) toremove air from the system. A new_installed filter cartridge will causewater to spurt from the dispenser. Usea large pitcher or sports bottle to catchthe water spray. DO NOT use the hotwater dispenser or hands-free auto-fill(some models) until all air is removedfrom the system.pu_sh/Pull4. Reset Filter Status messageTouch Screen Models: Access RESETbutton through the WaterFilter menu.Non-touch Screen Models: Press and hold the Reset Filter buttonfor three seconds.Z_ WARNING Using the hot water dispenser prior to purging airfrom the system may result in spurting of hot water and leadto hot water scalding. Follow the instructions above to purge all airfrom the system through the cold water dispenser prior to using thehot water dispenser.Note: It is normal for water to appear discolored during the initialsystem flush. Water color will return to normal after first few minutesof dispensing.Filter Bypass PlugTo reduce the risk of property damage due to water leakage, youMUST use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridgeis not available. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate withouteither the filter or bypass plug installed. The bypass plug is installedin the same way as a filter cartridge.Z_ WARNINGTo reduce the risk associated with choking, do not altow cMMren under 3 years of age to have access tosmart parts during the installation of this product. The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every6 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 GEand Hotpoint ® refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE filters meet rigorous industry NSF standards for safetyand quality that are important for products that are filtering your water. GE has not qualified non-GE-branded filters for use in GE andHotpoint 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 callGE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco Service Center.GEAppliancesAppliance ParkLouisville, KY40225geappiianceparts.com12RPWF© 2012 General Electric Company PC71879Refer to 239D4126P002 Pub# 31-45497