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Water Filter for the GE ZIS360NRD (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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ZIS360NRD replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

ZIS360NRD · 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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ZIS360NRD · 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 ZIS360NRD. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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ZIS360NRD specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. The seat is a twist-in design — the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.

The recurring owner notes: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. The ZIS in ZIS360NRD is doing real work: GE uses it across the Monogram built-in side-by-side range, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts catalog. Finish codes such as RD change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.

ZIS vs PSS — what the prefix tells you

Prefix families here: ZIS against PSS. ZIS means Monogram built-in side-by-side, PSS means Profile side-by-side. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. call it a 36 cu ft box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the ZIS360NRD

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.

ZIS360NRD filter questions

Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the ZIS360NRD?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the ZIS360NRD owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Running the ZIS360NRD with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

Nothing to buy — the MWF housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.

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 ZIS360NRD?

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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