Water Filter for the GE PSSC6KGXACWW (MSWF)

Your GE refrigerator takes the MSWF slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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PSSC6KGXACWW · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

FILTER SLOT

MSWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSSC6KGXACWW · Quick Facts

Filter locationat the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

Filter slotMSWF 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 PSSC6KGXACWW. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MSWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSSC6KGXACWW specifics — where the filter actually lives

The PSSC6KGXACWW carries its water filter at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, a spot that survives trim changes across the PSS run. It is a twist-lock bay: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. The badge reads PSSC6KGXACWW, but the chassis reads PSS: when GE stamps PSS on the plate it is sorting the machine into the Profile side-by-side class — same water path, same cartridge, different cabinet. The WW ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.

PSS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

Catalog shorthand: PSS covers Profile side-by-side, while GSS covers side-by-side. The cartridge line is usually shared across both — order by chassis, not by door count. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the MSWF line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style.

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.

PSSC6KGXACWW filter questions

Filter light reset on the GE PSSC6KGXACWW — how?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the PSSC6KGXACWW owner’s manual page for filter status.

Does the GE PSSC6KGXACWW need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

You can, but unfiltered — the MSWF 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 MSWF 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 PSSC6KGXACWW?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the MSWF 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 MSWF cartridge

This bay takes the OEM MSWF. 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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