Customer Questions and Answers for Water Filter Bypass Plug by Whirlpool

Hello Tiffany, This model does not require a bypass plug. It will dispense unfiltered water with the filter removed.

Jim, this model will not require a bypass plug. The filter can be removed and the cap can be fit into place.

Hello Daniel, The water pressure from an RO system can decrease water pressure to about 20 PSI. This is not enough water pressure to facilitate the normal operation of the water valve on the unit. The manufacturer recommends 50 to 90 PSI for normal operation to occur.

Norean, the manufacturer does not list a bypass plug for the model provided. As such, the filter should be able to be removed and the unit work normally.

Donavan, the model provided would require the bypass plug W11395888.

Moma, There is no filter bypass needed, just simply remove the filter.

Dan, This unit does not require a bypass plug.

JulyAngel69, The filter indicator light does not indicate that the filter is plugged up but does indicate that it is time to change it because it has been 6 months or the usage has been high. If you do not want to use the filter you can simply remove it from the housing and it will bypass automatically.

Lisa, This unit does not require a filter bypass and you will just simply remove the filter.

Kathy, SImply remove the filter, there is no bypass for this unit.