Water Filter for the GE HSS25GFTNCC (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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HSS25GFTNCC · 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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HSS25GFTNCC · 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 HSS25GFTNCC. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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HSS25GFTNCC specifics — where the filter actually lives

The HSS25GFTNCC carries its water filter bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, a spot that survives trim changes across the HSS run. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.

Order-day practicalities: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. The HSS prefix is the tell: in this catalog HSS is the side-by-side marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. Trailing letters like CC denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.

HSS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

HSS and GSS are neighbors in the same side-by-side family; the catalog uses them for different production runs, the parts system does not. Cabinet decode: 25 cu ft — the number that tells you whether this cartridge feeds a family-size dispenser or a compact one.

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.

HSS25GFTNCC filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a GE HSS25GFTNCC?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the HSS25GFTNCC manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Running the HSS25GFTNCC with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

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 HSS25GFTNCC?

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

This bay takes the OEM MWF. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

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