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GE Profile side-by-side refrigerators: water filter

GE Profile side-by-side refrigerators (models 22–29) use either an MWF or an XWFE water filter depending on model (per GE's owner's manual).

Verified from manufacturer doc Profile side-by-side, models 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29

Filter details

ItemDetail
FilterMWF or XWFE (on some models)
LocationBack upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment (MWF)
Bypass plugRequired if no filter is available; the dispenser and icemaker won't run without a filter or plug

The manual covers both cartridge types. Check your existing cartridge's label.

Generic refrigerator water filter cartridge
Illustration only. Not this manufacturer's part.

Replacement interval

When the indicator turns red, or every six months on models without an indicator

Before you buy

Read the part number printed on your current cartridge and match it exactly. Some fridges reject non-matching filters.

Buy

Match the size or part number printed on your current filter.

Where this data came from

GE Profile Side by Side Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions – Water Filter Cartridge
Last checked 2026-10-21. Manufacturers revise documents. If your unit's label disagrees, trust the label.

FAQ

What water filter does the GE Profile side-by-side refrigerators use?

GE Profile side-by-side refrigerators (models 22–29) use either an MWF or an XWFE water filter depending on model (per GE's owner's manual). Filter – MWF or XWFE (on some models); Location – Back upper right corner of the refrigerator compartment (MWF); Bypass plug – Required if no filter is available; the dispenser and icemaker won't run without a filter or plug.

How often should I replace the GE Profile side-by-side refrigerators filter?

When the indicator turns red, or every six months on models without an indicator (per the source document).

How do I confirm the right cartridge?

Read the part number printed on the cartridge you're replacing and match it exactly. Some refrigerators reject non-matching filters.

Where does this information come from?

GE Profile Side by Side Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions – Water Filter Cartridge (https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--CxJyrwi1--/32fea679b4b335d6dbf280c3c6fb5f36e80ad5a8.pdf), last checked 2026-10-21.