The Cartridge Bypass is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It is designed to replace the water filter cartridge when filtration is not desired or necessary. This allows the refrigerator to bypass the filter and provide unfiltered water to the dispenser and ice maker.
Common causes of failure include wear and tear, improper installation, or physical damage from mishandling.
Symptoms of a bad Cartridge Bypass include:
- Water leakage around the filter area
- Reduced water flow or no water flow from the dispenser
- Ice maker not producing ice
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Water dispenser made a lot of noise Pablo C. • Apex , NC • November 23, 2015
Water dispenser came down to a trickle and made a lot of noise, I changed the filter but it didnt help and thus the water tank/head assembly needed to be replaced.
Replacing the water Tank/head assembly was an easy task, the hardest part is removing the covers and taking care of not breaking the insulation of the water inlet hose.
For the not-so-experts like me it is also good to rememebr to have a bucket to collect all the water that comes out after the connection to the solenoid valves is...
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