Water Filter for the GE GSS22QGPAWW (MWF)

Your GE refrigerator takes the MWF slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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GSS22QGPAWW · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GSS22QGPAWW · Quick Facts

Filter locationlow on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotMWF bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for GSS22QGPAWW. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GSS22QGPAWW specifics — where the filter actually lives

The GSS22QGPAWW carries its water filter low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.

Practical notes from the install forums: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: GE uses it across the side-by-side range, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts catalog. That WW suffix is trim-level shorthand. GE kept the MWF bay common to every finish in the line.

GSS vs PSS — what the prefix tells you

The GSS prefix sits next to PSS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: Ordering by prefix works because GSS means side-by-side and PSS means Profile side-by-side in this catalog — and the cartridge pool overlaps both. Size class 22 cu ft — worth knowing because a full household works a cartridge harder than the rated six months assumes.

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

What it targets	Standard that covers it
Chlorine taste & odor	NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects
Particulates, Class I	NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment
Lead	NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects
Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia)	NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial
PFOA & PFOS	NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge

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.

GSS22QGPAWW filter questions

Filter light reset on the GE GSS22QGPAWW — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the GSS22QGPAWW manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

GSS22QGPAWW with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

No — the MWF bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

Are off-brand filters safe for a GE refrigerator?

Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.

Why is the OEM MWF cartridge so much more expensive?

Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.

How often should I replace the filter in my GSS22QGPAWW?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the MWF class cartridges all share that service interval.

Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?

No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.

Every filter that fits your fridge

OEM MWF cartridge

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