Customer Questions and Answers for Water Filter Bypass Plug by Whirlpool

Lynne, The part i'm pulling up for your unit says that is no longer available.part # WP12664501 is the part you need.You can check with the manufacturer to see if they have a replacement but i cant find a part that will work for your unit.

Terry, To bypass the filter you would simply remove the filter as this will automatically bypass.

Hello Richard, You should first make sure there is enough water pressure, (45 to 90 P.S.I.), to properly close the water valve. If so, you will need to remove the filter and this design should dispense water normally. If not, you will either need to continue using the water filter or you may have to obtain an apparatus to increase water pressure for proper water valve operation.

Darrin, When you pull the water filter out of this unit there will not be a bypass needed as it will auto bypass.

Hello Scott, As per the manufacturer, this model does not require a bypass plug to operate normally.

Tung Le, The water filter bypass for this unit would be part number W11395888. Unfortunately this bypass has been discontinued by the manufacturer with no suitable replacement available.

Hello Rajendra. You do not need a bypass with this one. You remove the filter to bypass it. This is not a fast fill model. The fill rate will be slower than others when you do not have the fast fill on the unit. If it is to slow, try replacing the filter housing on the unit or the water valve may not be opening all the way open. Thank you.

Bao, This unit woud not require a filter bypass. When you remove the filter it will automatically bypass in the housing.

Rita, This unit does not require a bypass plug and will auto bypass when filter is removed.

Vernon, This model will not require a water filter bypass plug and will automatically bypass when the filter is removed.