Water Filter for the GE PSSS9RGXACSS (MSWF)

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

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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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PSSS9RGXACSS · 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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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

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Verified fit for PSSS9RGXACSS. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MSWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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PSSS9RGXACSS specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the PSSS9RGXACSS, the cartridge 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: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Field notes: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. The badge reads PSSS9RGXACSS, but the chassis reads PSS: PSS is GE’s Profile side-by-side designation proper, and the service literature files every one of these under the same cartridge line. Trim code SS: cosmetic variants of one chassis, one cartridge family.

PSS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

The PSS prefix sits next to GSS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: Profile side-by-side against side-by-side, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the MSWF cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike.

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.

PSSS9RGXACSS filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the GE PSSS9RGXACSS?

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 PSSS9RGXACSS owner’s manual page for filter status.

GE PSSS9RGXACSS: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — the MSWF 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 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 PSSS9RGXACSS?

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

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