Water Filter for the GE PFSS2MJYGSS (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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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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PFSS2MJYGSS · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PFSS2MJYGSS · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts

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 PFSS2MJYGSS. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PFSS2MJYGSS specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the PFSS2MJYGSS, the cartridge in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically the PFSS2MJYGSS uses a twist-in cartridge: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.

Field notes: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. One prefix, one chassis family: PFS typically codes for Profile French-door machines in this catalog, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. The SS tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

PFS vs PSK — what the prefix tells you

The PFS prefix sits next to PSK in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: Profile French-door against Profile side-by-side, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the MWF line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the PFSS2MJYGSS (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.

PFSS2MJYGSS filter questions

Filter light reset on the GE PFSS2MJYGSS — how?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the PFSS2MJYGSS owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Will the GE PFSS2MJYGSS dispense water without a filter cartridge?

Nothing to buy — the MWF housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.

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 PFSS2MJYGSS?

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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