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981638-2-M-GE-MWF -Ice and Water Filter
Part Location Diagram of MWF GE Ice and Water Filter
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Replacing your Ice and Water Filter
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Ice and Water Filter MWF

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15 - 30 mins 

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PartSelect Number PS981638
Manufacturer Part Number MWF
Manufactured by GE
Product Description

Ice and Water Filter Specifications

The SmartWater MWF Filter is a new and improved filter that replaces the obsolete GWF filter. The MWF Cartridge reduces more contaminants, and is easier to install. NOTE: If you are replacing the metal canister filter for the first time, you will need to order a special adapter. The adapter is sold separately.
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Replacing your Ice and Water Filter

Replacing your Ice and Water Filter
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Part# MWF replaces these:
AP3859302, 1156599, MWF
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 Average Repair Rating: 4.4 / 5.0, 56 reviews. What's this?
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There is no problem since it is time to change filter.
Just turn the cartilage out and put the new one. Very simple
  • Dorothy from San Antonio, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Ice dispenser auger plastic broke off. I also bought water filter while I was ordering parts.
Repair went very well. The video helped taking it apart and putting it back together.
Other Parts Used:
Ice and Water Filter BUCKET AUGER
  • helen from lansdale, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Auto water stopped working, found that filter needed replacement
Unscrewed old cartridge, ordered new cartridge, installed new cartridge by following very simple instructions. Took only one day for part to arrive from PartSelect although I paid for cheapest shipping, which was "ground." I was amazed!
  • Joanne from Fort Smith, AR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Ice and Water Filter needed replacement
I watched the video, and noticed that they did not even turn off the water. The replacement took less than 30 seconds once the filter was filled with water.
  • Tim from Fort Worth, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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water leaking and cloudy water
reconnect the water tube with the union connector.take out the old water filter and put the new one in.it is very easy.
Other Parts Used:
Ice and Water Filter Union Connector - 5/16 Inch to 5/16 Inch
  • woon ming from new york, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The upper rack kept falling of the guiderails
Pulled the washer out and removed the insulation, took old rollers and brackets off, switched out gaskets and put the new ones in
Other Parts Used:
Guide Rail Bracket Assembly Ice and Water Filter
  • David from Chalfont, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Red Spring Broke - Refrig Sect. Door Closure
I found that I did not have the strength to stretch the new spring enough to install it initially. Using a 1/8 or 5/32 inch allen wrench I removed the pivot for the arm that the spring applies tension to. This allowed the spring to be easily attached to the hole in the arm and to the post in the bottom of the refridgerator. I then used a small pliers to grab the arm in front of its pivot hole and pull it against the spring into position to replace the pivot. Replacing the filter was surprisingly easy. I turned the water supply valve off under the sink and easily unscrewed the old filter (about a quarter turn). I filled the new filter with water and srewed in in. No wrenches required. I turned the water back on under the sink and everything works great!
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SPRING CLOSURE Ice and Water Filter
  • Jack B from Walnut Creek, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Water spilling out of back of refrig.
PartSelect ROCKS! Couldn't have been easier to do the repairs. Parts arrived in 2 days, everything I ordered was in the box. Minutes later my refrigerator was fixed!!!Thanks PartSelect, looks like I don't need the yellowpages anymore! P.S. I ordered a part I didn't need, called customer service and the return process couldn't be simpler. I will happily use you again and highly recommend you to my family and friends.
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Ice and Water Filter BUCKET AUGER Drawer Slide Rail - Right Side Drawer Slide Rail - Left Side Drawer Slide Rail - Left Side WATER VALVE WITH GUARD Water Filter Adapter
  • Robert from Jupiter, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Water wouldn't come out and wouldn't work
After receiving the parts from you guys, by the way, supper fast shipping, next day, installing them took no more than 10 minutes, put the cover plug it in, and fresh nice water coming out. Next day, the ice tray was full of beautiful ice cubes.

So supper happy that I didn't have to buy a new refrigerator and I was able to fix it for under $300. I hope it can last now at least another 10 years.

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Other Parts Used:
Main Electronic Control Board Ice and Water Filter
  • rafael from Pompano Beach, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Replace Dispencer blade
Removed the exterior 4 screws and 1 holding the metal rod underneath. Sepearated the plastic parts pulled out the dispensing mechanisim. Removed the lock washer, then removed the spacers and blades. Put the new blades in with the spacers and reversed the other steps and done.
Other Parts Used:
Ice and Water Filter Rear Moving Dispenser Blade Blade - Middle Front Moving Dispenser Blade
  • Leonard from Hawthorne, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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