Customer Questions and Answers for Water Filter Bypass Plug by Whirlpool

Tina, This model refrigerator does not require a bypass plug and you just remove the filter.

Betty, There would be no filter bypass that is needed for this model refrigerator.

Eric, Based on the information provided there is not a filter bypass listed as available for your model

Tony, the model provided would not need a bypass plug. The filter can be removed, and the water dispenser and ice maker should work properly.

Jay, a water filter bypass should not be needed as the filter head would have an automatic bypass built in. If the filter is clogged up, it can prevent water from getting to the dispenser and the ice maker.

Hello Gary, As per the manufacturer, there is no bypass required for this filter EDR1RXD1. Simply remove it and the unit will dispense unfiltered water.

David, "leave the filter out completely?" Yes, you will not need a filter bypass plug for your model refrigerator. Remove the filter and reinstall the water filter cap. Don't quite understand the "I wanted to install a bottled water pump for ice/water instead of my home water source" but here's some information you'll need to keep the water and ice dispenser performing properly " Water Supply City or Well a)Water Pressure 30 - 120 psi b) Service Flow Rate 0.5 GPM. Thanks,

Lynn, No, you do not need to use a filter, and no a "filter plug" is not needed, just reinsert/reinstall the filter cap and all should be fine. Thanks,

Hello Bootjack, your model has an auto bypass filter design, just remove the filter cartridge for unfiltered water.

Hello Chuck, just remove the water filter cartridge, your model does not require a filter bypass.