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Customer Questions and Answers for Water Filter Bypass Plug by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18030018
Manufacturer Part Number: WP61003791

This refrigerator water filter bypass plug is used when you don't want to use a filter. Color: white. It measures about 3 inches in diameter.

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For Whirlpool Water Filter Bypass Plug (Part Number: OEM18030018)

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Hello Marc. The water filter on this unit would be able to be bypassed just by removing the filter and replacing the cap. The filter head is designed to bypass automatically.

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Hello Jamie. Per Wpl No Filter By Pass Plug Is Required When Not Using The Filter. Just remove the filter.

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Hello Dan. Just reset the filter light on the unit. It should stop. The way to bypass the filter is to remove the filter from the unit.

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Hello Debbie. Sorry, According to the manufacturer there is no way of bypassing this filter.

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Lynn, No, there is not a " filter bypass" available for your refrigerator. You just remove the filter cartridge and close the door. " 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. Thanks,

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Hello Michael. You can use GXRTDR for an inline filter for the unit. Just remove the filter to bypass the filter in the unit.

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Hello Beth. It is not recommended to have this unit on a reverse osmosis system per the manufacturer.

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Hello Dedawg, If the filter is removed from this unit it should automatically dispense water without a filter. If not, the filter housing WPW10121138 will need to be replaced.

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Debby, It appears that this unit does not require a bypass plug and it would automatically bypass when the filter is removed.

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Hello Bill. Per Manufacturer No Filter By Pass Plug Is Required When Not Using Filter. Just remove the filter from the unit.

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