Customer Questions and Answers for Plug by Whirlpool

This unit has a built-in by-pass. Just remove the filter and use it.

M.C., This unit does not require a bypass plug and you would simply remove the filter to bypass.

Hello Liz, there is no water filter bypass listed for your model ,as such that indicates it is usually an auto bypass type, just remove the water filter cartridge and try the water dispense to verify.

Hello Randy, As per the manufacturer, there is no bypass needed for the model provided. Removing the filter will allow the refrigerator to dispense unfiltered water.

Hello Mike. First of all make sure there is water supply to the fridge. Then, when you press the water paddle in the dispenser can you hear the switch inside the dispenser clicking? If the answer is no, disassemble the dispenser and check if the mounting bracket pin that holds the switch is not broken or the switch itself is good. If you can hear the click see if the water valve solenoids ( one on the primary single valve and the one on the dual secondary valve) are energizing and water actually goes through. This you can check from the front. If you remove the toe grille you'll see the water line with a coupling on it. Take it off on one side by pressing in the locking collar and pulling the tube out. Prepare to catch some water. If none of the valves energize and water doesn't come out of the tube look to the left and trace the harness that goes into the door hinge. With the fridge unplugged cut the insulation and check all the wires individually for damage. If you'll find any torn or damaged wires install the butt connectors and tape then GOOD using the electrical tape. Thank you.

Monica Aldana, there is not a practical way to by-pass the switch that is located in the filter housing. Even putting a aby-pass plug in the housing will not make the light go out.

Bridget, This style of water filter housing does not have a filter bypass plug. Some units will still let water flow when the plug is removed. If yours does not and you do not want the water filtered you can use a water line connector in line with the two water lines going to the housing to bypass the housing. example, 1/4 to 1/4 [218922801], that part number is for 1/4 inch water line or 5/16 inch water line is part number [WR02X11330]

Hello James, As per the manufacturer, no bypass is required for this model.

Hello Ryan , Your model refrigerator does not need a filter bypass plug, just remove the water filter and reinstall the front cap .The filter head housing has an automatic bypass when a water filter is not used.

Aldo, For this unit the filter can just be removed as it will auto bypass when the filter is remove and does not need a bypass.