Customer Questions and Answers for Water Filter Bypass Plug by Whirlpool

Hello Antonio, This will not help the normal operation of the water valve since water pressure closes it, (there is no internal spring to aid its' closure. It is closed by water pressure alone). If the water pressure is low, the water valve will close too slowly and cause overfill issues and dripping internally to the water valve. This unit requires no bypass plug and should pass water with the filter out of the unit, but no filter will not increase water pressure to the water inlet valve. This issue is best resolved by either bypassing the R.O. system or, in some cases, the R.O. company will have a resolution in the form of a pressure increasing accessory.

Ron, you'll need to remove the filter and replace the filter cap to bypass the filter. Thanks.

B. , Yes this unit does not require a filter or a filter bypass.

Hello Don, The water filter normally does not have an effect on the icemaker. This is normally caused by low water pressure to the unit or a failing icemaker water inlet valve.

Gary, Your particular refrigerator does require a "bypass plug" W11395888 to be installed in the filter head assembly in order for the dispenser and ice maker to function properly. Without the plug or a filter installed the system is "locked out" so it doesn't leak or create other issues.

Hello Lonnie. When the filter is removed, the housing connects the 2 hoses together so it bypasses the filter.

Hello Bob, Per factory there is no bypass plug for this filter. You must leave the filter in.

Richard, to bypass the filter remove the filter and replace the cap. Thanks.

Hello DIS. No By Pass Required Remove Filter.

Hello Mike. You need to order WP61003791 for the bypass.