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PSS27NGMDWW

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Water Filter for the GE PSS27NGMDWW (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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PSS27NGMDWW replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

PSS27NGMDWW · 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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PSS27NGMDWW · 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 PSS27NGMDWW. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSS27NGMDWW specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the PSS27NGMDWW, the cartridge bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, the same estate every Profile side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. It is a twist-lock bay: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Field notes: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. The PSS in PSS27NGMDWW is doing real work: GE uses it across the Profile side-by-side range, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts catalog. The WW tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

PSS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

The PSS/GSS pair divides this family by layout — PSS marks Profile side-by-side builds and GSS marks side-by-side builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. 27 cu ft of cabinet — the dispenser sees heavy traffic at that size, and heavy traffic ages cartridges faster.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the PSS27NGMDWW

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

ClearFit CF-1001 replacement cartridge for PSS27NGMDWW-class filters

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.

PSS27NGMDWW filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the GE PSS27NGMDWW?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the PSS27NGMDWW manual maps the control by panel type.

Will the GE PSS27NGMDWW dispense water without a filter cartridge?

No — the MWF bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

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 PSS27NGMDWW?

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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