Water Filter for the GE GSS22UFMACC (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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GSS22UFMACC · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GSS22UFMACC · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

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 GSS22UFMACC. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GSS22UFMACC specifics — where the filter actually lives

The GSS22UFMACC carries its water filter bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. GSS is not a trim code, it is a chassis statement: 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. Finish letter sets like CC never alter the bay; the MWF line fits the whole set.

GSS vs PSS — what the prefix tells you

Same parts shelf, two cabinet missions — split by cabinet mission (side-by-side versus Profile side-by-side), joined by cartridge line — that is the GSS/PSS story. call it a 22 cubic feet box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the GSS22UFMACC (MWF bay)

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.

GSS22UFMACC filter questions

Filter light reset on the GE GSS22UFMACC — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the GSS22UFMACC manual maps the control by panel type.

Will the GE GSS22UFMACC dispense water without a filter cartridge?

No — run it empty if you like; the MWF bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 GSS22UFMACC?

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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