Water Filter for the GE DSS25KGRACC (MWF)

DSS25KGRACC specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically the DSS25KGRACC uses a twist-in cartridge: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.

The recurring owner notes: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. One more anchor for the parts search: the DSS25KGRACC shares its water path with the whole MWF generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count. The CC tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

Reading the DSS25KGRACC model code — what the digits tell you

Capacity 25 cubic feet: a mid-to-full-size cabinet whose dispenser traffic sets the realistic change cadence. The trim walk never reaches the plumbing: the same MWF family covers this chassis end to end.

Swap it in 5 minutes

• Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
• Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
• Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
• Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.

What this filter takes out of your water

Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.

DSS25KGRACC filter questions