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Water Filter for the LG LMXS30796S-00 (1000P)
✓ 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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LMXS30796S/00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec, the same estate every 4-door Max refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically the LMXS30796S/00 uses a push-and-twist cartridge: seat first, rotate second — reversing the order is the only way to fight this bay, and it will not let you.
Owners of the LMXS30796S/00 report the same friction points: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: LM is LG’s 4-door Max designation proper, and the service literature files every one of these under the same cartridge line. Suffix 00 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.
LM vs LF — what the prefix tells you
LM or LF: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. 4-door Max against French-door, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. read the code as 30 cu ft of capacity, which tells you the cartridge’s real workload between changes.
Swap it in 5 minutes
- Press the release (if fitted), twist the old cartridge free, and pull it from the header.
- Wet the new cartridge’s o-ring with cold tap water so it seats without dragging.
- Push the cartridge square onto the header, then give it the locking quarter turn.
- 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.
LMXS30796S/00 filter questions
LMXS30796S/00 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the LMXS30796S/00 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
LG LMXS30796S/00: bypass plug needed without a filter?
No — run it empty if you like; the 1000P bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.
Are off-brand filters safe for a LG 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 1000P 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 LMXS30796S/00?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the 1000P 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
| Cartridge | OEM 1000P | RECOMMENDEDLT1000P Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $16.49 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → |
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