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Water Filter for the Profile PFSS2MJYCSS (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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PFSS2MJYCSS specifics — where the filter actually lives
The PFSS2MJYCSS carries its water filter top-left of the fresh-food compartment in most French-door layouts, away from the door bins, the same estate every Profile French-door refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.
Practical notes from the install forums: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. PFS reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: it usually marks a Profile French-door layout, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts line. SS is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.
PFS vs PSK — what the prefix tells you
The PFS/PSK pair divides this family by layout — Chassis first: Profile French-door (PFS) versus Profile side-by-side (PSK). The shared cartridge line covers both without adaptation. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the MWF line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style.
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.
PFSS2MJYCSS filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the PFSS2MJYCSS?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the PFSS2MJYCSS owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
Can I run the GE PFSS2MJYCSS with no cartridge installed?
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 PFSS2MJYCSS?
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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