The MWF Bypass is an OEM replacement part for GE refrigerators. Located within the bottom freezer compartment, the metal water filter bypass fitted assembly is responsible for directing filtered or unfiltered water flow to the ice maker and dispenser.
Causes for replacement may include faulty diverter components obstructing water flow to selections or resulting in water leaks.
Symptoms of a problematic bypass unit include:
- Inability to select filtered or unfiltered water from the dispenser
- Ice maker failure due to lack of water or poor water quality
- Mineral deposits accumulating on internal parts from unfiltered water
This OEM replacement bypass is compatible with GE, Hotpoint, and Profile model refrigerators.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
12 y o rental unit ge side by side was missing parts and dispenser was non functional Scott M. • Asheville , NC • October 04, 2015
First I ordered a new ice door seal, spring, and crank, figuring the condensation in freezer and door was caused by ice door not sealing. Turns out the solenoid for the ice door was completely rusted and was the primary cause, if it had been replaced early, it would have saved the dispenser board. What then happened was the moisture in the freezer door damaged the control board rendering dispenser controls inoperative as well as the heater around the dispenser. Now the freezer door is dripping...
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