Tr Whirlpool side by side fridge. Water filter outside in the bottom grill with door, which has separated at the hinge. New filter is installed. Question is whether the water system will work correctly without any filter installed?
Answer TR, Yes, Whirlpool side by side refrigerators will operate with the water filter removed. There is a "bypass" mechanism inside the filter housing the directs the water flow into the filter when the present. The mechanism also "bypasses" the filter and allows the water to flow through the system when the filter is removed. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, June 9, 2015