Replacements for GE Refrigerator Water Filters (4)

Waterdrop replacements for the GE fridge water filter, NSF Certified to reduce harmful substances such as chlorine, lead, cyst, benzene, etc. Replacement for GE MWF, GWF, GSE25GSHECSS, WFC1201, RWF1060, 197D6321P006, RPWF, CFE28TSHSS, CWE23SSHSS, CYE22TSHSS, CYE23TSDSS, GFE26GGHBB, GFE26GGHWW, GFE26GMHES, GFE26GSHSS, MSWF, 101820A, 101821B, 238C2334P003, AP3997949, PC46783, PS1559689, WR02X12345, WR02X12801, GSWF, 100749-C, 100810A, WR17X11608, XWF, models starting with GBE21, GDE21, GDE25, GFE24, GFE26, GNE21, MXRC, FXRC, FXRT, HXRC and more. There is no worry about possible water leakage, as our cartridge perfectly fits the original. We are known for being a professional and trustworthy filter manufacturer, and we sell water filters directly from the factory.
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Pls change your water filters every six months.

There are 6 kinds of refrigerator water filters used on GE refrigerators. Waterdrop has all replacement for GE MWF, RPWF (not RPWFE), MSWF, GSWF, XWF (not XWFE) and MXRC. Pls note that RPWFE and XWFE have a RFID chip on the water filter cartridge. Waterdrop currently doesn’t have replacement for these two water filters.

The location of your water filter and filter type varies based on your refrigerator model. Typical locations on bottom-freezer units include the back upper right corner, inside the left door, or the upper left corner of the fresh food compartment.

1. Grasp the filter and turn it to the left until it stops, while gently pulling downward from the filter head. (If the filter doesn't come loose easily, air may be trapped inside. To relieve any pressure, push in on the water dispenser; the filter should drop right out.)
2. Reduce and discard the plastic cap from the new filter. Fill the top of the replacement filter with water from the tap. Place the filter inside the cartridge holder by aligning the arrow on your filter with the cartridge holder. Push the filter gently upward to engage the top of the cartridge in the filter head.
3. Slowly turn the filter to the right until the filter cartridge stops turning.
4. After the filter has been replaced, trapped air must be purged out of the system. Select Water on the dispenser selector and press the pad until water begins to flow. The first few ounces of water may sputter due to air in the replacement filter. Continue to dispense approximately 1-2 gallons of water to make sure all air is purged from the system.

If your GE refrigerator water dispenser doesn’t work, the primary reasons usually are freezing of the water tank and water filter issues.
1. When the supply tube is frozen, which causes a breakdown of a fridge’s water dispenser, it’ll be tough to verify. Look at all connections precisely at the bottom or top of your refrigerator’s door. Try to dismantle the hose and blow warm air through the tube to reduce clogs from the dispenser.
2. On some GE refrigerators there is a FRID reader. So, if you buy an aftermarket water filter which doesn’t have a RFID chip, the whole water filter system will not work.

Refrigerators with control panels have an LED in the water filter button that glows when the filter needs to be replaced. After replacing the filter, push this button and hold it for three seconds to reset the filter sensor. If the refrigerator has a touch screen, select Filter from the main menu and press Reset. If your GE refrigerator water dispenser isn't working after replacing the filter, the reasons should be as below.
1. If your old refrigerator water filter worked and water flowed from the dispenser normally, but after installing a new water filter the water is only a trickle from the dispenser, try reinstalling the old filter to see if the cause of the issue is the new filter.
2. Check to be sure nothing is blocking the water filter. Check that the threaded area where the filter will connect to the refrigerator has nothing blocking the small holes where the water will flow through. Sometimes part of the wrapping on the new filter itself could possibly block the water flow.
3. The new water filter you installed may not be fully screwed into the filter head. If the filter is not fully threaded into the head, low flow or a trickle can occur. Make sure you have the filter tightened properly. Remove the filter completely and reinstall making sure it is tight.
4. There may be a seal/gasket on your refrigerator water filter head causing the issue. When you removed the old filter and replaced it with the new filter, it may have moved the gasket/seal. The seal is there to get the filter on air tight so no leaks occur. If applicable, pull off the gasket/seal and reinstall it. Then install the new filter.
5. Your water filter may be installed too less or too more. You can try to dispense water while at the same time slightly unscrewing and tightening the filter at the same time. By doing this you are trying to find the exact position needed to let the filter operate properly. Sometimes the water filter has to be to an exact position in the filter head for the water from the dispenser to flow correctly.
6. You may have air trapped in the lines. A hammering noise is a good indication that you have air trapped in the lines. This can happen when a new water filter is installed. The air creates a gap or pressure issue and the water does not flow out of the dispenser. You will get a slight trickle or nothing at all from the dispenser. Your newer fridge should have come with a bypass plug. This plug can be used in the water filter housing to completely bypass the filter. Install the bypass plug and run water for 3 minutes to clear any air or pressure issues in the water lines. Once water flows properly from the dispenser, wet your new filter and reinstall it. Test it by running water for a few minutes to be sure air is out of the lines.
7. You may need to wet the new filter before installing it. Sometimes once they are installed the water pressure has a hard time soaking the inside of the filter. By getting it wet before install, you are helping the filter by saturating it first. Soak it in water and reinstall to see if that will fix your problem.
8. You need to buy RPWFE or XWFE. Some fridge uses radio frequency identification (RFID) to monitor the filter status. The RFID chip on the filter detects when a wrong or non-genuine GE Appliance part is used. If this happens, the dispenser will not work and the display may read "Leak Detected".

If the water doesn’t come out of your refrigerator after replacing the filter, the reasons should be as below.
1. Check to be sure nothing is blocking the water filter.
2. The new water filter you installed may not be fully screwed into the filter head.
3. There may be a seal/gasket on your refrigerator water filter head causing the issue.
4. Your water filter may be installed too less or too more.
5. You may have air trapped in the lines.
6. You may need to wet the new filter before installing it.
7. You need to buy RPWFE or XWFE. Some fridge uses radio frequency identification (RFID) to monitor the filter status. The RFID chip on the filter detects when a wrong or non-genuine GE Appliance part is used. If this happens, the dispenser will not work and the display may read "Leak Detected".

The MWF is a new design. It replaces GE water filter part numbers GWF, GWFA, GWF01, GWF06, MWFA, and Hotpoint HWF, HWFA. An adapter may be needed if you have the following filters: FXRC, FXRT, MXRC, HXRT, WR97X10006, and Kenmore 46-9905.

Do you have to turn water off to change refrigerator filter?

Squirt hot water directly onto the ice blockage that is causing your water dispenser to not work.

Squirt hot water directly onto the ice blockage that is causing your water dispenser to not work.

NSF 53 and 401 certified are the best filter.

Yes. The MWF is a new design. It replaces GE water filter part numbers GWF, GWFA, GWF01, GWF06, MWFA, and Hotpoint HWF, HWFA. An adapter may be needed if you have the following filters: FXRC, FXRT, MXRC, HXRT, WR97X10006, and Kenmore 46-9905.

1. Open the filter door and pull on the bottom of the cartridge to disengage it from the filter clips. Swing the cartridge outward until you hear the 'click' of the cartridge holder engaging with the bracket.
2. Twist the cartridge one-quarter turn counter-clockwise. After twisting, remove the cartridge by pulling it away from the cartridge holder.

If you have a blue filter holder
1. Remove the old cartridge by opening the filter door and pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to disengage it from the filter clips. Swing the cartridge outward until you hear the 'click' of the cartridge holder engaging with the bracket.
2. Twist the cartridge one-quarter turn counter-clockwise. After twisting, remove the cartridge by pulling it away from the cartridge holder. A small amount of water may drip out.
3. 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.
4. While continuing to ensure cartridge is fully seated in the holder, gently swing the filter inward until it is in position. If filter will not swing easily, check to ensure filter is properly aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder.
5. 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. Water color will return to normal after the first few minutes of dispensing.
6. Reset Filter status message
If you have a grey filter holder
1. Remove the old cartridge by opening the filter door and pulling on the bottom of the cartridge to allow it to swing outward.
2. When the cartridge can no longer swing, gently pull to unseat it from the cartridge holder. A small amount of water may drip out.
3. 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.
4. While continuing to ensure cartridge is fully seated in the holder, gently swing the filter inward until it is in position. If filter will not swing easily, check to ensure filter is properly aligned and fully seated within the cartridge holder.
5. 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. Water color will return to normal after the first few minutes of dispensing.
6. Reset Filter status message

On bottom freezer refrigerators that use the RPWFE water filter, the fridge uses radio frequency identification (RFID) to monitor the filter status. The water filter cartridge is located inside the cartridge holder in the upper left corner of the fresh food compartment. The RFID chip on the filter detects when a wrong or non-genuine GE Appliance part is used. If this happens, the dispenser will not work and the display may read "Leak Detected". The refrigerator has the option to use a bypass plug if you don’t want to use a genuine GE Appliances water filter.

1. Try closing and re-opening the water filter compartment door. Ensure the door is fully opened.
2. Turn off the water to the Refrigerator and purge some of the water from the water line by using the water dispenser. Dispense several cups of water, this will release some of the water pressure in the water line. After purging the water line, try removing the water filter.

Many refrigerators with a filter have a "replace filter" indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser.
1. This light will turn orange to tell you that to replace the filter soon.
2. The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replace filter indicator light turns red or if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
3. Green (or no light): The light will either disappear or turn green. Both are considered normal.
After you change the filter, you must press and hold the RESET WATER FILTER pad until the red light goes off. The light will either disappear or turn green. If you do not hold the pad in, the red light will stay on. Also, if you hold the pad in for a long period of time the light may go off and then come back on.
A power outage can reset the timed function. If the light does not turn orange or red after 6 months, this can be normal if power had been disconnected or there was a power outage.

1. Shut off the water supply going to the leaking water filter.
2. Depressurize the filter by turning on the water dispenser until water stops.
3. Unscrew the leaking filter cartridge.
4. Check and clean housing and O ring that seals the filter cartridge.
5. Lubricate O ring with silicone-based lubricant.
6. Install the cartridge again.
7. Turn the water back on and check for leaks.

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The part no. of bypass for GE refrigerator are WR17X23645 and WR17X33825.

Waterdrop has replacement water filters for MWF, MWFP, MWFA, MWFAP, MWFINT, GWF, GWF01, GWF06, GWFA, HWF, HWFA, FMG-1 and FMG.

Waterdrop has replacement water filters for XWF that can used on models starting with GBE21, GDE21, GDE25, GFE24, GFE26, GNE21, GNE25, GNE27, GWE19, GYE18, QNE27, GSE25, GSS23, GSS25, GZS22, PSE25, CZS22.

Waterdrop doesn’t have a replacement water filter for GE RPWFE.