Water Filter for the GE PSK27SGWICSS (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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PSK27SGWICSS · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSK27SGWICSS · Quick Facts

Filter locationbehind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side 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 PSK27SGWICSS. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSK27SGWICSS specifics — where the filter actually lives

The PSK27SGWICSS carries its water filter behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts, the same estate every Profile side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. Prefix literacy pays here: it usually places the machine in the Profile side-by-side family, a strong hint at the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. That SS suffix is trim-level shorthand. GE kept the MWF bay common to every finish in the line.

PSK vs PFS — what the prefix tells you

Two prefixes, two missions: split by cabinet mission (Profile side-by-side versus Profile French-door), joined by cartridge line — that is the PSK/PFS story. Capacity check: the 27 cubic feet in the code is the box size, and bigger boxes push more water through the same cartridge between swaps.

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.

PSK27SGWICSS filter questions

GE PSK27SGWICSS: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the PSK27SGWICSS manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Can I run the GE PSK27SGWICSS with no cartridge installed?

No bypass needed: the MWF bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 PSK27SGWICSS?

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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