How to replace water filter on ge profile refrigerator

Product Description

GE�s NSF-certified MWF replacement refrigerator water filter�part of the company�s SmartWater filtration series�is the improved version of the GWF model, providing you and your loved ones cleaner, healthier, and better-tasting drinking water at home. By reducing contaminants like mercury, toxaphene, p-dichlorobenzene, carbofuran, alachlor, benzene, lead, cryptosporidium, and giardia, the MWF is a safe and affordable way to contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

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GE’s NSF-certified MWF replacement refrigerator water filter—part of the company’s SmartWater filtration series—is the improved version of the GWF model, providing you and your loved ones cleaner, healthier, and better-tasting drinking water at home. By reducing contaminants like mercury, toxaphene, p-dichlorobenzene, carbofuran, alachlor, benzene, lead, cryptosporidium, and giardia, the MWF is a safe and affordable way to contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

MWF Replacement
Refrigerator Water Filter
At a Glance:

• Fully interchangeable with GWF installations
• Certified up to 300 gallons with a flow rate of .5 gpm
• Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi, non-shock
• Backed by a limited 30-day warranty

GE's NSF-certified MWF replacement refrigerator water filter should be replaced every six months (view larger).NSF Certified
NSF International is an independent nonprofit organization that examines consumer products to ensure they comply with strict standards for certification. By analyzing product materials, observing manufacturing facilities, testing products repeatedly and monitoring product development, the NSF serves as a safeguard for consumer safety. And the GE MWF is NSF certified.

GE Warranty Information
For a period of 30 days after the date of original purchase, GE will replace (at no charge) and part of the water filter cartridge that fails because of a defect in materials or workmanship. The warranty extends to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the United States. The warranty does not include service trips to your home for product tutorials; improper installation; failure of the product if it is misused; replacement of the cartridge because of water pressure that is outside the specified operating range; damage to the product caused by accident, fire, or flood; and incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with the appliance.

About GE Replacement Filters
It's important to change your filters as recommended to ensure you have the filtered water your home and family need. GE replacement filters make changing filters easy. For example, you'll never have to worry whether you've installed the filter upside-down—their filters can be installed in either direction.

What's in the Box
One GE MWF SmartWater replacement refrigerator water filter.

The MWF's new design is slim and compact, making it easier to install and remove while also taking up less space in your fridge (click each to enlarge).

GE Profile refrigerator water filters

GE Profile refrigerator water filters remove impurities from water that can affect the water’s taste, smell and sometimes its healthfulness.  To ensure your water filter can trap all the impurities and contaminants it’s been proven to remove, replace your refrigerator water filter every 6 months. And always buy a brand-name refrigerator water filter from an authorized seller to make sure you don’t end up with an aftermarket knock-off filter or a counterfeit.

We can send you your GE Profile water filter replacement automatically, so you don’t have to remember to reorder. Simply subscribe during checkout to get a new water filter every 6 or 12 months (you can skip any shipment and can cancel at any time).

Not sure which is the right filter for your refrigerator? Use our Refrigerator Water Filter Finder for help.

Do I need to install a bypass plug when I remove the water filter in my GE Profile fridge?

Yes. You will need to install a bypass plug when you use the ice maker and water system in your GE Profile refrigerator.

• Filter MWF uses bypass plug WR17X22070.
• Filter XWF uses bypass plug WR17X33825.
• Filter RPWFE uses bypass plug WR17X23645.

Here are links for the GE Profile refrigerator water filter bypass plugs

Which water filter does my GE Profile refrigerator use?

GE Profile refrigerators use one of these 3 water filters

• GE refrigerator water filter MWF fits these GE Profile side-by-side and French door refrigerators: PFCA1N, PFCS1R, PFCE1N, PFE22K, PFIC1N, PFIE1N, PFQS5P, PFQS5R, PFS23K, PFSA5N, PFSE5N, PFSF2M, PFSF2M, PFSF5N, PFSS2M, PFSF6P, PFSS5N, PFSW2M, PSF26P, PGCS1N, PSS26, PSS25, PSI23, PSC23, PSS27, PSC25, PSW26, PSF26, PSH25, PSB42, PSF26, PTI22, PCF23, PCE23, PCG23, PCK23 and PCT23. Filter MWF replaces these current and previous filter versions 9905, 9951, 9970, 9991, FXRC, GWF, GWF01, GWF06, GWFA, GWFS, HWF, HXRT, MWF, MWFA, MWFP, MWFPA, WR02M3552, WR2M3552, WR97X10006 and WR97X10018. You’ll find the MWF filter installed in the top right corner of the refrigerator section.
• GE refrigerator water filter RPWFE fits GE Profile refrigerator models PFD28, PFE27, PFE28, PFE29, PFH28, PWE23, PYD22, PYE22 and PYE23. You’ll find filter RPWFE in the upper left corner of the refrigerator compartment or inside the left refrigerator door. Open the filter housing cover and extend the filter out of the housing then pull the filter out of the filter head. Align the new filter according to its markings and push the filter into the filter head. Swing the filter into its housing and close the filter housing cover. Run about 2 gallons of water through the refrigerator water dispenser to purge air and residue from the filter and refrigerator water lines. Filter RPWFE replaces previous filter version RPWF.
• GE refrigerator water filter XWF fits GE Profile refrigerator models PSE25KBLKHTS, PSE25KSHKHSS, PSS28KSHKCSS and PZS22MSKKHSS. Filter XWF replaces equivalent filter model XWFE.

How often should I change my refrigerator water filter?

Replace your refrigerator water filter

• every 6 months
• when the filter replacement reminder light turns on
• or when ice cubes get smaller and water flow from the dispenser slows.

Parts & More

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