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PSS27NGMCBB

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Water Filter for the GE PSS27NGMCBB (MWF)

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PSS27NGMCBB replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

PSS27NGMCBB · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSS27NGMCBB · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

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 PSS27NGMCBB. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSS27NGMCBB specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, a spot that survives trim changes across the PSS run. Mechanically the PSS27NGMCBB uses a twist-in cartridge: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Field notes: the line is still live when you open the bay, so keep a towel in reach, and expect the filter-status light to need a reset before it believes the new cartridge. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: PSS is GE’s own coding for Profile side-by-side machines, 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. Finish codes such as BB change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.

PSS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

The catalog pairs PSS with GSS, and the split matters at order time: Profile side-by-side on the PSS side, side-by-side on the GSS side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. the 27 cu ft 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

Installing the replacement water filter in the PSS27NGMCBB

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

PSS27NGMCBB filter questions

PSS27NGMCBB filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the PSS27NGMCBB owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

PSS27NGMCBB with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

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 PSS27NGMCBB?

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

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