Description

GE MSWF SmartWater Refrigerator Water Filter (MSWFA)

⚠️ MSWF is not the same filter as GSWF. They are different shapes with different housings and will not fit in place of one another. Look at the label on the filter currently in your refrigerator before ordering — if it reads GSWF, order the GSWF instead.

The GE MSWF is the replacement water filter cartridge for GE and GE Profile refrigerators fitted with the MSWF SmartWater filtration system. It reduces chlorine taste and odor, sediment, rust particles and turbidity, so water and ice from the dispenser taste clean and fresh.

The cartridge sits in the upper right corner inside the fresh food compartment and fits with a simple twist-and-lock action — no tools, no water shut-off, and no plumbing work. One cartridge lasts up to 300 gallons or 6 months, whichever comes first. The same part is also listed by GE as MSWFA; both are the identical filter.

✓ You need the MSWF if: your current filter is labelled MSWF or MSWFA, it sits in the upper right corner inside the fridge compartment, and it twists roughly half a turn to release. If your filter is behind a flip-down door in the ceiling of the compartment, you have a different GE filter.

Key Features

Better-tasting water and ice: reduces chlorine taste and odor at the dispenser
Sediment and particulate reduction: captures rust particles, grit and turbidity carried in the supply line
300 gallons of capacity: roughly 6 months of use for a typical household
0.9 GPM flow rate: keeps dispenser and ice maker filling at full speed
Tool-free twist-and-lock fit: swaps out in under a minute with no shut-off valve required
Direct MSWF / MSWFA replacement: drops straight into the existing GE filter head

Specifications

Filter part number	MSWF (also supplied as MSWFA)
Filter life	300 gallons or 6 months, whichever comes first
Flow rate	0.9 GPM
Operating pressure	40 – 120 psi
Water temperature	33°F – 100°F
Dimensions	2-1/8" W x 2-1/8" D x 8-1/4" H
Filter location	Upper right corner inside the fresh food compartment
Fitting type	Twist-and-lock, approximately 1/2 turn
Reduces	Chlorine taste and odor, sediment, rust particles, turbidity

Compatible Refrigerator Models

Fits GE, GE Profile and Hotpoint side-by-side refrigerators built around the MSWF filter head. Confirm against the label on your existing cartridge before ordering.

GE Side-by-Side

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GE Profile Side-by-Side

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Hotpoint Side-by-Side

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Also Sold As

MSWF, MSWFA, MSWF3PK, MSWFDS, WR02X12801, WR02X13618, PS1559689, AP3997949, AH1559689, EAP1559689, PD00001110, 1262070, 101820A, 101821, 101821B, 238C2334P003

How to Change the Filter

Find the cartridge. Open the fridge door and look in the upper right corner of the fresh food compartment.
Release the old filter. Grip the cartridge and turn it left (counterclockwise) about half a turn, then pull it straight out. A small amount of water may drip — have a cloth ready.
Fit the new filter. Push the MSWF into the head and turn right (clockwise) about half a turn until it stops and feels locked.
Flush the line. Run roughly 4 gallons through the dispenser, about 5 minutes at full flow. Cloudy water and sputtering at first are just trapped air and will clear.
Dump the first ice. Discard the first full batch of ice made after fitting.
Reset the indicator. Press and hold the filter reset button until the light clears. No indicator light? Write the month and year on the cartridge with a marker.

Fitting tip: the cartridge only turns about half a turn — never force it. If it won't seat, pull it back out, line it up squarely with the head and try again.

When to Replace

Trigger	What to do
Every 6 months	Replace as routine maintenance
After 300 gallons	Replace, whichever comes first with the 6-month mark
Indicator light or icon activates	Replace — the refrigerator is tracking usage for you
Dispenser flow slows	Replace — the cartridge is loaded with sediment
Water or ice tastes off	Replace — the carbon media is spent

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MSWFA the same as MSWF?

Yes. MSWFA is simply a later GE designation for the same cartridge. Either part number fits the same filter head and performs identically.

Can I use a GSWF instead of an MSWF?

No. The MSWF and GSWF are different sizes with different connection mechanisms and different housings, and neither is an updated version of the other. If your refrigerator was built for the GSWF, an MSWF will not physically fit.

Where is the MSWF located in my refrigerator?

In the upper right corner inside the fresh food compartment, mounted vertically in an exposed filter head. It is visible as soon as you open the fridge door — you do not need to remove shelves or panels to reach it.

Do I need to turn off the water supply?

No. The filter head shuts the flow off automatically as the cartridge is removed, so the swap can be done with the water supply left connected.

Why is the water cloudy after fitting a new filter?

Air trapped in the new cartridge and the supply line makes the first few glasses look milky and the dispenser splutter. Running about 4 gallons through clears it completely.

How long does one filter last?

Up to 300 gallons or 6 months, whichever comes first. Households with heavy dispenser use, an ice maker running constantly, or sediment-heavy supply water will reach the end of a cartridge sooner.