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Water Filter for the Profile PFSS2MIYCSS (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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PFSS2MIYCSS specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the PFSS2MIYCSS high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall, a spot that survives trim changes across the PFS run. It is a twist-lock bay: look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.
The small print owners learn the hard way: 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 PFSS2MIYCSS is doing real work: the PFS tag is how the catalog sorts Profile French-door machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. Finish letter sets like SS never alter the bay; the MWF line fits the whole set.
PFS vs PSK — what the prefix tells you
The PFS prefix sits next to PSK in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: split by cabinet mission (Profile French-door versus Profile side-by-side), joined by cartridge line — that is the PFS/PSK story. What pins the parts choice down is the media line: this chassis drinks from the MWF family, one of the most cross-referenced cartridges in the GE catalog.
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.
PFSS2MIYCSS filter questions
PFSS2MIYCSS filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the PFSS2MIYCSS manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Is a bypass plug required for the PFSS2MIYCSS when the cartridge is removed?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the PFSS2MIYCSS 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 PFSS2MIYCSS?
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 → |
This filter expires six months from today
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