RPWFE
GE RPWFE Refrigerator Water Filter
The GE RPWFE is a slim 170-gallon cartridge for selected French-door GE-family refrigerators, with a 0.5-gpm rated flow and manufacturer-listed NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 certification.
- Rated capacity
- 170 gallons
- Replacement interval
- 6 monthsUse time or gallon limit, whichever comes first
- Maximum flow
- 0.5 gpm
- Evidence grade
- A
Identity and fit
The numbers that should agree before a cartridge is ordered.
- Also printed or searched as
RPWF-E- Compatible appliance brands
- GEGE ProfileCaféMonogram
- Installation format
- Model-specific cartridge
- Typical location
- Varies by refrigerator model
Compatibility is determined by the refrigerator model, not by cartridge appearance alone.
No exact appliance-model page published yet
This does not mean the filter lacks compatible refrigerators. It means the launch dataset has not yet published a directly sourced model relationship for this family.
Published specifications
Unknown values remain unknown instead of being copied from a look-alike cartridge.
- Filter type
- Refrigerator water and ice filter
- Media
- Activated carbon filtration media
- Capacity
- 170 gallons
- Replacement interval
- 6 months
- Rated flow
- 0.5 gpm
- Operating pressure
- 25–120 psi
- Operating temperature
- Not published
- Dimensions
- 9.75 × 1.625 × 1.625 in (H × W × D)
Certification evidence
Standards are reported for this filter family with the evidence status shown.
A standard is a testing framework, not a promise that every possible contaminant claim applies. Check the exact model and named reduction claim.
Selected reduction claims
This is not a complete performance sheet. It is a source-linked set of claims captured for comparison.
| Claim | Published value | Evidence basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead reduction | 98.85% | Manufacturer-stated for this model | GE Appliances |
| Chlorine taste and odor reduction | 96.9% | Manufacturer-stated for this model | GE Appliances |
| Cyst reduction | 99.99% | Manufacturer-stated for this model | GE Appliances |
Install, flush and reset
The appliance manual remains authoritative when model-specific instructions differ.
- 01
Locate the existing cartridge and note its orientation before removal.
- 02
Install only the exact cartridge family confirmed for the refrigerator model.
- 03
Flush and reset the filter indicator using the refrigerator manual for the exact appliance model.
Flush
The required flush volume varies by refrigerator and filter. Follow the appliance manual or exact manufacturer instructions.
Indicator reset
Reset procedures vary by appliance model. Use the refrigerator control-panel instructions rather than a generic button sequence.
Before you buy
A compact check designed to catch the expensive mistakes.
- Match the complete refrigerator model number, including suffix characters.
- Match the canonical part number or an explicitly listed superseded number.
- Review the exact performance data sheet for the contaminants that matter to your household.
- Check package condition and seller identity before installation.
Research note: Certification to a standard does not mean every claim in that standard applies. Only exact-model claims should be relied on.
Sources and field coverage
Each source states which fields it supports and when it was accessed.
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GE RPWFE Refrigerator Water Filter
GE Appliances · Official manufacturer product page
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