GST,

There are several things you should do for your particular circumstance.

A proper model number would be of better assistance, but

I believe your filter system has an automatic bypass system, when you remove the filter, in your case Remove the filter (information will be in your user's guide, in most cases a 1/4 to 1/2 turn counterclockwise, or until a click is heard and slide the filter out).

An R O system, wreaks havoc on a water dispenser / ice maker system, due to the reversal of pressure, and the low operating pressure of the unit.

You may want to contact the R O manufacturer, and see if they will supply you with a check valve or regulator that will maintain a constant 25 psi to the fill valve(s) of your refrigerator.

Or use a different water supply with the filter installed in the unit.

Good Luck,
:) :) :)

GST,

I cannot find a "bypass" plug for your filter system in my available parts research data bases.

I have our Parts Reseach team looking for one(part number).

In the mean time you may wish to contact the manufacturer or Check your User's Manual for accessories.

They (manufacturers) usually pack the plug with the unit, But you've probably misplaced it by now, or the installer took it by mistake.

I'll drop you a line if or when we get the part information, please do the same if you get the information first.

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Just a quick update. There is no filter bypass available for my model of Frigidaire refrigerator. I was able to bypass the filter by using 2 5/16 inch Polypro Union Elbows and a short piece of 5/16 plastic tube. I just released the two plastic tubes going into the filter and placed the U shaped unit that I just built onto the lines coming to the filter. There was sufficient room behind the filter cover to hide the bypass.
Works fine.:)

Another update. I wrote to the president of Fridgidaire and got a reply, also a filter bypass. The unit looks exactly like the stock filter. Part number is: 241791602 Bypass. (Electrolux part).:)