Water Filter for the GE ZISS360NMD (MWF)

Your GE refrigerator takes the MWF 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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ZISS360NMD · 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

MWF bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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ZISS360NMD · Quick Facts

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

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 ZISS360NMD. Cross-checked against GE service documentation — this model family uses the MWF bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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ZISS360NMD specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the ZISS360NMD, the cartridge 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. It is a twist-lock bay: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: 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. The MD tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

ZIS vs PSS — what the prefix tells you

The catalog pairs ZIS with PSS, and the split matters at order time: Chassis first: Monogram built-in side-by-side (ZIS) versus Profile side-by-side (PSS). The shared cartridge line covers both without adaptation. read the code as 36 cu ft of capacity, which tells you the cartridge’s real workload between changes.

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.

ZISS360NMD filter questions

Filter light reset on the GE ZISS360NMD — how?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the ZISS360NMD owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Does the GE ZISS360NMD need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

No bypass needed: the MWF bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 ZISS360NMD?

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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