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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
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The manual covers both cartridge types. Check your existing cartridge's label.
When the indicator turns red, or every six months on models without an indicator
Read the part number printed on your current cartridge and match it exactly. Some fridges reject non-matching filters.
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.
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.
When the indicator turns red, or every six months on models without an indicator (per the source document).
Read the part number printed on the cartridge you're replacing and match it exactly. Some refrigerators reject non-matching filters.
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.