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.
Kory says
Hi Dan, what is the model number for your lg refrigerator?
Kory says
Yes, when the light comes on that is an indication that it is time to change your refrigerator filter.
Ann says
Does the filter light go on when the filter needs to be changed?
Dan says
I have an lg frig side by side upper right filter how do I reset the change filter light ?
Kory says
Press and hold the Water Filter button on the Ice & Water Dispenser control panel for 3 seconds. When the display changes from Red to Green, the status has been reset. If it still is not working then there may be a timing issue within the refrigerator. However, the change light does not effect the filter inside of the refrigerator. It should still be replaced in 6 months.
Keith says
I have a frigidaire model LFHB2741PF8A and followed the instructions as well as trying your suggestions for holding down the buttons to reset the change filter light. Any other suggestions or do you think I just got a defective filter?
Kory says
Hi Heidi, Press and hold the LIGHT and LOCK pads for approximately 3 seconds until the CHANGE FILTER light blinks. It could be that the light and lock button were not held quite long enough. If that still doesn’t work, then there may be an internal issue going on. There may be troubleshooting information on it in the owners manual of the refrigerator. However, this will not impact the quality of the filter inside of the refrigerator.
Heidi Roy says
I . have a Maytag plus refrigerator Model No. MZD2766GEW. I tried holding the indicator light and the lock button and the light did not flash. The light is still solid red. Now what do I do? Thank-you, Heidi Roy