Are you questioning How to Replace GE Refrigerator Water Filter? Have you changed your water filter after six months to use your refrigerator?
a refrigerator water filter will help purify your home’s tap water by filtering the incoming water before it reaches the dispenser or the icemaker.
a carbon block inside the filter removes sediment from the water and reduces impurities like chlorine asbestos and lead the carbon block is incredibly porous and its surface area will capture microscopic substances that are potentially harmful.
in addition to making the water safer, the filter also improves the smell and taste of the water and ice being dispensed since the effectiveness of water filters will degrade over time.
We recommend replacing the filter with a new one every six months. water filters are usually unique to each refrigerator.
When To Replace your Filter In GE Refrigerator?
If there is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser, a red light will start blinking to tell you that you need to replace the filter soon.
For models that don’t have the indicator light, the filter cartridge should be replaced every six months, or earlier if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
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.
How to replace ge refrigerator water filter?
in this article, we’ll show you how to replace RPWFE, MSWF, GSWF, MWFE, XWFE water filters in GE refrigerators.
So please follow these instructions below to know How to Replace GE Refrigerator Water Filter in different models
Where Is XWFE Water Filter On GE Refrigerator?
The water filter cartridge holder is located in the back upper-right corner of the fresh food refrigerator compartment.
How To Replace XWFE Water Filter In GE Refrigerator?
Step1. removing the filter
remove the previous one by gently grasping the filter and slowly turning it to the left, about a ¼ turn.
The filter should automatically release itself when you have rotated it far enough to the left. A small amount of water may drip down.
Step2. installing the filter in a bottom freezer refrigerator
1. Open the filter cartridge housing by squeezing the 2 front tabs and gently pulling them down.
2. Line up the ports on the filter with the ports on the filter cartridge holder, and gently insert the filter.
3. Slowly turn the filter to the right until it stops.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the filter, it will automatically adjust itself into position.
The filter will move about a ¼ turn or 90 degrees until the arrow on the filter aligns with the arrow on the filter cartridge holder.
4. Slowly push the filter up into the clips.
5. Close the filter cartridge housing by gently pushing the lid upwards until the tabs lock into place.
6. Continue following instructions shown in Purging the Filter and Reset Filter Change Indicator Sections.
Step3. installing the filter in a side by side refrigerator
1. Line up the arrow on the filter with the arrow on the filter cartridge holder. Gently push the top of the new filter up inside the holder.
2. Slowly turn the filter to the right until it stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the filter, it will automatically raise itself into position.
The filter will move about a ¼ turn or 90 degrees.
- Continue following instructions shown in Purging the Filter and Reset Filter Change Indicator Sections.
Step4. 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. Some models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug.
Step5. purging the filter
For dispenser models
- Run water from the dispenser for 2 gallons (approximately 5 minutes) to clear the system.
Water may spurt out and air bubbles may be visible during the process. If water is not flowing.
- check to make sure the filter has been fully rotated to the right.
- 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.
Watercolor 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.
Step6. reset filter change indicator
For Bottom Freezer and Side-by-Side models
- Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER button (only on select models) on the dispenser for three seconds.
For Multi-Door Bottom Freezer models
When dispensing water
- press the button underneath the Confirm Filter Change message.
Where Is RPWFE Water Filter In GE Refrigerator?
The water filter cartridge is located in the top left-hand corner of the fresh food interior or within the left refrigerator door.
How To Replace RPWFE Water Filter In GE Refrigerator?
IF YOU HAVE A BLUE FILTER HOLDER
Step1. REMOVING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE:
- Remove the old cartridge by opening the filter door and pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to disengage it from the filter clips.
2. Swing the cartridge outward until you hear the ‘click’ of the cartridge holder engaging with the bracket.
3. Twist the cartridge one-quarter turn counter-clockwise.
After twisting,
4. remove the cartridge by pulling it away from the cartridge holder.
A small amount of water may drip out.
Step2. installing the filter cartridge:
- 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 work “FRONT” is facing outward.
While continuing to ensure the cartridge is fully seated in the holder
- gently swing the filter inward until it is in position.
If the filter will not swing easily
- check to ensure filter is properly aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder.
If you have a grey filter holder
Step1. removing the filter cartridge
- 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.
A small amount of water may drip out.
Note: do not twist the cartridge
Step2. installing the filter cartridge
- Align top of filter cartridge with cartridge holder with the word “FRONT” facing outward.
- Push the cartridge toward the rear of the unit until it is fully seated.
While continuing to ensure the cartridge is fully seated in the holder
- gently swing the filter inward until it is in position.
If the filter will not swing easily
- check to ensure filter is properly aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder.
Once you complete installing you have to flush the refrigerator and reset the filter status message.
BOTH MODEL TYPES
Step4. flush out the refrigerator
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.
Watercolor will return to normal after the first few minutes of dispensing.
DO NOT use the hot water dispenser or Autofill function until all air is removed from the system.
Step5. Reset Filter status message
push and hold the water filter button for three seconds to reset the fresh filter light.
Where Is GSWF Water Filter In GE Refrigerator?
The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment.
How To Replace GSWF Water Filter In GE Refrigerator?
Step1. Removing the Filter 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.
Step2. Installing the Filter Cartridge
1. On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you to replace the filter in six months.
2. Remove the protective foil from the end of the cartridge.
3. Position the cartridge inside the cartridge holder and slowly rotate the cartridge to the right (clockwise) until it stops.
The cartridge will rotate about a 1/4 turn.
When installed correctly, the gripping blade on the end of the cartridge should be positioned vertically for top-freezer models and horizontally for bottom freezer models.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
3. Close the cartridge cover.
Step4. reset filter change indicator
On models with a replacement indicator light, press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER PAD on the dispenser for three seconds.
Step5. PURGING THE FILTER
Models with a Dispenser
Run water from the dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons (approximately three minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt from the dispenser.
Step6. 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. The dispenser and the ice maker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.
Where Is MSWF Water Filter In GE Refrigerator?
The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment.
How To Replace MSWF Water Filter In GE Refrigerator?
Step1. Removing the Filter 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.
Step2. Installing the Filter Cartridge
1. There is an adaptor attached to the top of the new filter cartridge.
– If you are replacing a Smart Water cartridge, the adaptor must be removed before installing the cartridge.
To remove the adaptor:
- turn it to the left about 1/4 turn.
2. On models without a replacement indicator light, apply the month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind you to replace the filter in six months.
3. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation.
4. Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder.
Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder.
Do not push it up into the holder.
5. Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into position.
The cartridge will move about a 1/2 turn.
6. Run water from the dispenser for 4-1/2 gallons (about five minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
LCD Models:
- Press FILTER REPLACED button to confirm replacement.
Non-LCD Models:
- Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad (on some models) on the dispenser for three seconds.
NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt from the dispenser.
Step3. 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.
The dispenser and the ice maker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.
Where Is MWF Water Filter In GE Refrigerator?
The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment.
How To Replace MWF Water Filter In GE Refrigerator?
Step1. Removing the filter cartridge
first, remove the old one by slowly turning it to the left.
Do not pull down on the cartridge.
A small amount of water may drip down.
Step2. Installing the filter cartridge
1 Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately after installation.
2 Line up the arrow on the cartridge and the cartridge holder. Place the top of the new cartridge up inside the holder. Do not push it up into the holder.
3 Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge stops.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
As you turn the cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into position. The cartridge will move about a ½ turn.
4 Run water from the dispenser for 1-1/2 gallons (about three minutes) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
5 Press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad (on some models) on the dispenser for three seconds.
NOTE: A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water to spurt from the dispenser.
Step3. Filter bypass plug
You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter cartridge is not available.
The dispenser and the ice maker will not operate without the filter or filter bypass plug.
To use the filter bypass plug on Water, you must first remove the filter adaptor from the cartridge holder by turning it to the left.
