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Water Filter for the Profile PSC23MGMACC (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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PSC23MGMACC specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the PSC23MGMACC bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the PSC23MGMACC uses a twist-in cartridge: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.
Practical notes from the install forums: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: PSC on this badge family usually means Profile side-by-side stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. The CC ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.
PSC vs PFS — what the prefix tells you
Prefix families here: PSC against PFS. The door count differs — Profile side-by-side against Profile French-door — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. the 23 cubic feet in the code is the size class; households that size move enough water that the six-month interval is worth honoring.
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.
PSC23MGMACC filter questions
Filter light reset on the GE PSC23MGMACC — how?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the PSC23MGMACC manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
PSC23MGMACC with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
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 PSC23MGMACC?
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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months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
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