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Water Filter for the Profile PFSF6PKWAWW (MWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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PFSF6PKWAWW specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the PFSF6PKWAWW, the cartridge inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, a spot that survives trim changes across the PFS run. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.
The recurring owner notes: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. The PFS in PFSF6PKWAWW is doing real work: PFS generally indicates the Profile French-door family, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style usually keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. Finish letter sets like WW never alter the bay; the MWF line fits the whole set.
PFS vs PSK — what the prefix tells you
PFS or PSK: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. Profile French-door builds carry PFS; Profile side-by-side builds carry PSK. Filter-wise the two lines converge on one cartridge family. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: the PFSF6PKWAWW shares its water path with the whole MWF generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count.
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.
PFSF6PKWAWW filter questions
GE PFSF6PKWAWW: how do I clear the change-filter light?
Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the PFSF6PKWAWW owner’s manual page for filter status.
PFSF6PKWAWW with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the PFSF6PKWAWW still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 PFSF6PKWAWW?
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
| Cartridge | OEM MWF | RECOMMENDEDMWF Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | MWF Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | MWF Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $14.99 | $37.47 | $67.44 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
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