Customer Questions and Answers for Water Filter Bypass Plug by Whirlpool

Teresa, This unit does not need to have a filter bypass and you just simply remove the filter.

Tom, a bypass plug would not be needed with the model provided. The filter can be removed and the water should flow normally.

Bob, Thanks for the questions!!! Yes, No, No, Yes. LOL just having fun! The tank chilled water is filtered but tank water is not sent to the icemaker. This model fridge is equipped with an auto-by-pass, meaning if the filter is removed it is bypassed. Removing the filter means that the fridge uses the quality of the water that it is hooked up to. I would advise if you are on city water to still use the filter as city water can often cause damage to components in the water system over time.

Jeremy, this would indicate that there is a leak in one of the tubings or the valve. Inspecting each tubing and the valve would be necessary to identify where the leak is occurring.

Bill, Thanks for your question!!! This model only needs the filter removed because it has the bypass built in.

Hello Gary, there is no filter bypass plug listed for your model, therefore it is the auto bypass type.

David, the bypass cartridge W11395888 would be used with the model provided.

David, the water filter can be removed and the filter housing should bypass automatically based on the information available from the manufacturer's information.

Hello Andrew, there is no filter bypass plug listed for your model, as such, it is an auto bypass design, just remove the filter cartridge.

Ken, No, this unit does not require the use of a filter bypass to work properly.