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Water Filter for the GE ZISS480DRASS (MWF)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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ZISS480DRASS specifics — where the filter actually lives
The ZISS480DRASS carries its water filter 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. It is a twist-lock bay: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: it places the machine in GE’s Monogram built-in side-by-side family, which pins down the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. Trailing letters like SS denote trim and finish: stainless, panel-ready, handle variants. The water path is identical across them.
ZIS vs PSS — what the prefix tells you
The ZIS prefix sits next to PSS in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: The Monogram built-in side-by-side/Profile side-by-side split tracks the ZIS/PSS prefixes — cartridge fit follows the water path, not the label on the door. the 48 cubic feet figure in the code is the household size proxy; larger households breach the rated gallons before the calendar does.
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.
ZISS480DRASS filter questions
How to reset the water filter indicator: GE ZISS480DRASS?
With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the ZISS480DRASS manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.
GE ZISS480DRASS: bypass plug needed without a filter?
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 ZISS480DRASS?
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
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