Customer Questions and Answers for Water Filter Bypass Plug by Whirlpool

Hello Shirley, Models with the design of the ED2KHAXVA00 can be used with the filter out with no bypass plug for unfiltered water and ice. If the model you have is different, you will need to please post a new question including the model number from your units' I.D. tag so we can recommend parts that can be guaranteed to work properly on your unit. The model number you provided does not come up as a valid model number. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

Hello Jennifer. No, just remove the filter from the unit to bypass it. Thank you.

Hello Dave. Yes, they will work on the unit.

Hello Michael, This design (ED5SHAXMT11) does not require a bypass plug to pass unfiltered water.

William, You can pull the filter out of the unit and do not require a filter bypass. The water and ice will work without the filter being installed. The filter head will automatically bypass as soon as filter is taken out.

Jessica, Your unit will require a bypass plug and is part number W11395888.

Paul, This refrigerator, using this particular filter, will not require a bypass plug as the filter housing will automatically bypass when the filter is removed from the unit.

Bob, To bypass the filter you would simply remove the filter from the unit and the filter head auto bypasses.

Hello Nanap. You will need to order W11395888 for the filter bypass needed for the unit.

Hello Bob. Yes, just remove the filter and close the door to bypass it.