Most people are not aware that after you change your refrigerator water filter, there are two additional steps that should be taken to properly complete the water filter change.
Step 1: Reset your refrigerator water filter change light
Most new refrigerators now come equipped with an indicator light that notifies you when it is time to change your water filter. This light does not automatically reset when you change your water filter and the light must be manually reset.
Here is a list of refrigerator manufacturers and how to reset the filter change indicator light:
Amana– Press and hold the Auto and Dispenser Lock buttons until the water filter status indicator light flashes.
Frigidaire– Press and Hold the Reset Button Until the Indicator Light Flashes.
GE General Electric– Press and Hold the Reset Button for around 8 Seconds.
HotPoint– Press and Hold the Reset Button for around 8 Seconds.
Jenn-Air– Press and Hold The Water and Lock Buttons until the Water Filter light flashes.
Kitchen Aid– Press and Release the Light Button 5 times Quickly.
Maytag– Press and Hold The Light and Lock Buttons until the Water Filter light flashes.
Samsung– Press and Hold the Ice Type and Child Lock Buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
Whirlpool– Press and Release the Light Button 5 times Quickly.
Step 2: Flush a couple of gallons of water through your new filter
Since refrigerator water filters are made of carbon, some carbon residue is present in the first gallon or two of water. This will not harm you but may leave a bitter taste and residue in your water. If you continue to have these problems after flushing a couple of gallons through the filter, it is possible that you have a defective water filter.
Once these two steps are completed, you are all set to enjoy great tasting ice and water through your refrigerator. If you don’t see your manufacturer listed or the instructions don’t work for your model please post a comment with your make and model number so that we can provide exact instructions for your model.
Patricia Finley says
Frances Izard: I just replace my filter. You have to manually change the replace light. In previous instructions I have read, It just says push Light Filter button until it changes green. One step was left out of these instructions. You have to be using the water output WHILE pushing the replace filter control until it changes to green.
New puma Store says
I had this article saved some time before but my computer crashed. I have since gotten a new one and it took me a while to locate this! I also really like the template though.
Kory says
Hello, the filter light needs to be reset manually every time you change the filter. It will not automatically change the light just by installing a new filter. Please refer to your manual for the correct way to reset the filter light for your model.
Frances N. Izard says
I have a Frigidaire Gallery and changed the water filter. The red replace light is on when using the water dispenser. I have run over 2 gallons of water thru it. What should I do?