Water Filter for the GE PSSF3RGXCWW (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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PSSF3RGXCWW · 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

MSWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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PSSF3RGXCWW · Quick Facts

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

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 PSSF3RGXCWW. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MSWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSSF3RGXCWW 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, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. The seat is a twist-in design — a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.

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. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes 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. 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 prefix sits next to GSS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: 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. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: the MSWF media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from.

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.

PSSF3RGXCWW filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the GE PSSF3RGXCWW?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the PSSF3RGXCWW owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Does the GE PSSF3RGXCWW 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 PSSF3RGXCWW?

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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