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Water Filter for the Profile PSK29NHSCCCC (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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PSK29NHSCCCC specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: 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. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.
Owners of the PSK29NHSCCCC report the same friction points: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. The PSK in PSK29NHSCCCC is doing real work: count on PSK to place this unit among Profile side-by-side builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. Trailing letters like CC denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.
PSK vs PFS — what the prefix tells you
The PSK/PFS pair divides this family by layout — Profile side-by-side builds carry PSK; Profile French-door builds carry PFS. Filter-wise the two lines converge on one cartridge family. The two digits after the letters are the cabinet size: this is a 29 cubic feet refrigerator, which sets how much dispenser work the cartridge does between changes.
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.
PSK29NHSCCCC filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the PSK29NHSCCCC?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the PSK29NHSCCCC owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Running the PSK29NHSCCCC with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
You can, but unfiltered — the MWF bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
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 PSK29NHSCCCC?
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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