Customer Questions and Answers for Water Filter Bypass Plug by Whirlpool

Hello Brian, Since I could find no listing on the model number you provided for a bypass plug, I would try dispensing water with the filter removed. Many of these can be used without the filter inserted with no bypass plug.

Hello Jackie. They do not show a way of bypassing your filter. You can try using the water without the filter installed. If it does not work or leaks out of the housing, you will have to use a filter in the unit.

Hello Jerry. No By Pass Required Remove Filter.

Hello James. You will need to run about 3 gallons of water through the filter to clear it up. This is usually carbon from the filter in the water.

Hello Ron, This unit does not require a filter. Removing the filter will allow unfiltered water dispense.

Don, Unfortunately the manufacturer is not showing a bypass plug available for this unit. The filter cannot be removed and ice and water cannot be used without a filter in place.

Hello A.J., This can cause a filter to be changed before needed since the filter is designed to filter a certain quantity of water. All you have to do is reset the filter alarm unless the water flow has slowed down during water dispense. This would indicate the need for filter replacement.

Vickie, Yes the water filter would be able to be removed without the use of a filter bypass and not harm the refrigerator.

Hello Larry. Yes, that is true. No cap needed. Just leave it out.

Hello Jeff. Per manufacturer, for No Filter Remove Filter And Replace Cap.