Customer Questions and Answers for Plug by Whirlpool

Klaus, No, a filter bypass plug is not needed for your model refrigerator. When you remove the filter, the control head will "automatically" activate the control tabs and the water will bypass the filter chamber. " If the water pressure is less than what is required, the flow of water from the water dispenser could decrease or ice cubes could be hollow or irregular shaped. If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See “Water Filtration System.”