XWFE
GE XWFE Refrigerator Water Filter
The GE XWFE is a 170-gallon refrigerator cartridge that supersedes XWF, includes model-specific electronic recognition in newer refrigerators and is backward-compatible with refrigerators that use XWF.
- 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
XWF-E- Explicitly replaces / supersedes
XWF- Compatible appliance brands
- GEGE ProfileCaféMonogram
- Installation format
- Twist-in cartridge with electronic recognition on supported refrigerators
- Typical location
- Varies by refrigerator model
Compatibility is determined by the refrigerator model, not by cartridge appearance alone.
Verified refrigerator models in this release
This is a reviewed sample, not a complete compatibility list.
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
- 6 × 2.25 × 2 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 and selected impurity reduction | See exact GE performance data sheet | Manufacturer-stated for this model | GE Appliances |
| PFOA/PFOS and microplastics | Included in manufacturer’s 50+ impurity statement | 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: XWFE can replace XWF in refrigerators designed for XWF. XWF should not be treated as a forward-compatible substitute where the refrigerator requires XWFE recognition.
Sources and field coverage
Each source states which fields it supports and when it was accessed.
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GE XWFE Refrigerator Water Filter
GE Appliances · Official manufacturer product page
identitycapacitydimensionsstandardsclaimscompatible brandsreplacement intervalOpen source -
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XWF and XWFE compatibility guidance
GE Appliances · Official manufacturer support article
XWF replacement relationshipelectronic recognition compatibilityOpen source