Water Filter for the GE ZISS360DMD (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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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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ZISS360DMD · 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

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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ZISS360DMD · Quick Facts

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

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 ZISS360DMD. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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ZISS360DMD specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the ZISS360DMD, the cartridge at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the ZISS360DMD uses a twist-in cartridge: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

The recurring owner notes: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. The ZIS in ZISS360DMD is doing real work: GE built these as Monogram built-in side-by-side machines, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies, including where the dispenser feed runs. Trim code MD: cosmetic variants of one chassis, one cartridge family.

ZIS vs PSS — what the prefix tells you

The catalog pairs ZIS with PSS, and the split matters at order time: Monogram built-in side-by-side on the ZIS side, Profile side-by-side on the PSS side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. call it a 36 cubic feet box — which is why this cartridge works for a living rather than sitting decorative.

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.

ZISS360DMD filter questions

Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the ZISS360DMD?

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 ZISS360DMD owner’s manual page for filter status.

ZISS360DMD with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

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 ZISS360DMD?

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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