How to Disconnect a GE Water Filter

GE refrigerators equipped with a water dispenser and ice maker use a filter cartridge in the refrigerator to remove impurities. The system is also designed with a removable plug that can be used to bypass a disconnected filter. This is useful for troubleshooting the GE appliance or as a temporary stop-gap if you need to buy a new filter and don't have a replacement on hand. Disconnecting the filter and installing the plug takes less than 10 minutes. No tools are needed.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Open the refrigerator side of the GE appliance to reach the filter compartment in the top of the right-hand back corner.

   • 2

     Press the end of the tube-shaped compartment to pop it open. Place folded paper towels underneath.

   • 3

     Unscrew the filter cartridge and remove from the compartment. The paper towels catch any drips.

   • 4

     Insert the threaded end of the plug that comes with the GE appliance into the filter compartment housing and turn clockwise until tight. Remove and discard the paper towels.