Reset your Refrigerator Filter Indicator Light
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 Light 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.
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I have not heard of this issue before. When the light flashes green, it should reset the unit. You may have to consult your owners manual for troubleshooting options. However, let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
It can depend on your model. Some models can have different instructions for resetting the light. What is your refrigerator model number?
After changing the filter, the light must be reset back to green. If the reset didn’t take on the refrigerator, it will still flash orange and will soon turn to red. The whirlpool refrigerators should reset by Pressing and Releasing the interior Light Button 5 times relatively quickly. Sometimes on newer models, check for a ‘reset’ button on the front of the water dispenser control panel, and hold the button down until the light turns green.
If the filter requires the button release, be sure to have the button pushed all of the way in to release the filter. Otherwise, if it’s just a simple twist release filter, then the o-rings may have adhered to the housing. They should apply a solid, steady pressure and the filter should start to slowly move. Turn counterclockwise to loosen, and clockwise to tighten.
if the power is not on, then the water will not work. The water is controlled by an electric solenoid valve that will only work while plugged in.
Hi there! We just replaced the filter on our Frigidaire. I hold down the reset button until it flashed green, yellow(orange?) and red over several times, then took my finger off the button, but now there is no color light displayed at all. Shouldn’t it be green now for the next six or so months? It’s just blank, black.
I have a samsung side by side and the water has stopped working all together, thfilter is due to be changed but has been working fine up until now, we did have a power cut and have not tried the water since could something have shut itself off or could it be the water filter stops the water when it gets to a certain point???
If you have not connected the water to the refrigerator, and water has not passed through the filter, then you can reset the indicator light. The filter life will not start until the water passes through your filter. Some Samsung refrigerators need to – Press and Hold the Ice Type and Child Lock Buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
Some newer models may be different, and you may need to look at the manual, or look for a reset button near the dispenser.
I have a Maytag its 9 years old water filter needs changing, its been in to long and is stuck . It will not turn , I am afraid I will brake the fixture that holds the water filter. Is there anything I can apply to free the filter so I can remove it. Many thanks for your help.
Bob
I have a whirlpool and I’ve follow the steps but my indicator light is flashing yellow/ Orange. What does this mean?
After installing the water filter and following all the instructions, the filter reset light still does not come on. What else should I do?
I have a Samsung but don’t use the water filter as not yet connected. The filter is showing red on the screen
Does this matter and if not how do I get it back to blue???
The alarm button is the reset filter. Press and hold for 3 seconds,and it will change.
Was the ice maker making ice before the filter change? It could be a number of different things. The water valve in the back of the refrigerator may have gone bad, or the ice maker unit itself may have gone bad. Those parts can be replaced (part numbers are below). A water line could be frozen which can happen, but is not a common issue. Consider a technician if you are unable to locate the problem.
W10420083 – Valve replacement part number
W10469286 – Icemaker replacement part number
model KBFS22EWWH5 still no ice. filter changed,& drained water for more than a minute.
My Samsung requires you to hold the Alarm key 3 secs to clear filter. Thanks for the reminder to flush the line!
Hi Pat,
Flush the filter for 2 minutes. There will be a gap of water flow due to the air that was in the filter. Once the air is pushed out, the water should be allowed to run for another minute or so.
If this does not work, than the water solenoid may not be functioning correctly, and may need to be replaced. It could also be the water in the line may have been frozen if it got too close to the freezer.
I changed the water filter in my jennair, but did not reset the light, nor did I lt it run for a while.. At the beginning it blasted some water out and i hought that was it, but now no water is coming out and the light does not reset to green. How can I reverse the process or what should I do? Ice does come out. I tried taking the filter out and puttingnthe bypass valve and is not workin either.
Continuous beeping on the dispenser display with two hyphens on the freezer display only, usually means that the freezer temperature is warmer than 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature is okay, then there is likely a fault with the rear computer module.
The filter light should be changed from the dispenser. The light will need to be reset accordingly to your model.
If the filter is not turned all of the way to make a seal, or if the O-rings are bad on the filter, it can cause a leak from around the filter.
Be sure that the filter is screwed in snugly (but do not over tighten). If you still notice a leak, remove the new filter and re-install the old filter to see if the leak is present on the old filter now too.
If so, then the filter receiver should be replaced. If it only leaks on the new filter, then the filter is defective.
The xrss465bb manual shows to:
Press and hold both Dispenser Lock & Auto Light buttons simultaneously for 4 seconds. The green ‘Filter Status Indicator Light’ will flash 3 times when the function has successfully reset.
You can reset the filter light by pressing and holding the filter button for 3 seconds. The status light should then change from red to green (or the status display will change from “Replace” to “Good” when the system has been reset).
If your model has a water filter indicator but does not have a reset button, press the light switch in your refrigerator compartment 5 times within 10 seconds to successfully reset the system. The status light should then change from red to green when the system has been reset.
The filter housing (somp) should last about 10 years. The pre and post filter cartridges should be changed every 6 months. The RO membrane can last 1-3 years depending on water quality.
When you change the filter, air is introduced in the system and makes the water cloudy. Flushing the system for 2-4 minutes should fix it.
What is the model number for your refrigerator? Some Samsung’s have a reset button that you should hold for three seconds.
Hi Helen,
Make sure that the filter is installed all the way into the refrigerator receiver (which is the thing the filter goes into). The valve must be opened all of the way to allow water to pass through the filter. If it still does not work, put your old filter back in and see if the problem persist. It could be a faulty filter, or the receiver should be replaced. I have heard of some instances where the water lines can freeze and block water flow as well.
I recently changed my filter, now my refrigerator will not make ice or dispense water? What could be wrong?
Hey guys, I have tried every options to clear the filter red light in my Samsung refrigerator but to no avail.
Does any one have any other suggestions.
I have changed as required, pressed the ice button and the lock simultaneously for 3-6 minutes several time and finally drained about 5galons out Yet, the red light refused to go.
Pls advice.
Whenever I place a new filter in my water filtration system the water is very cloudy for about 3-4 weeks coming out of the tap? any reason why. I run it for a few min. and after the second week that seems to help but not initially. Why do I seem to have this issue?
Have a amana model xrss465bb lock dispenser light and auto light flash and now can’t get it to stop flashing
How often should I change the postfilter sump and prefilter sump and should I change the RO cartridge at the same time?
So I changed my water filter on my whirlpool
Refrigerator and I pressed the bottom to reset
The filter but the fitler indicator won’t turn green there is no
Light on it is that normal?
Thank you for this post. It helped me reset my refrigerator light! Would be nice if they had put that in the manual.
I have a side by side whirlpool fridge freezer, after changing the computer part for a new one the fridge freezer bleeps continuously. The fridge freezer itself works well but i cannot stop the continuous bleeping.any idea what could be the problem?
Hi, I have the whirlpool side by side with the filter located in the bottom grill. the filter light has been off so i replaced filter thinking the light will turn back on but it has not. also when i pushed the filter replacement in- there was a hissing sound and water came out under the grill. what could this mean?
Hi Caesar, carbon filters will start losing the ability to filter contaminates once water is introduced to the carbon media. The carbon will start to oxidize, and lose its ability to remove chlorine and other contaminates.
The red light is mainly a timer, and is calculated for the optimal time to change the filter. You will start to notice the taste and odor start to come back into the water around that time.
Why is it that my Whirlpool side by side water filter light turns red every 6 months even when my household when from 4 people to 1 person (light water & ice usage)? Please advise.
Hi Marianne,
Thank you for your inquiry. Don’t worry, your concern is quite common with the filter reset indicator changing from red to green. Try pressing your filter reset button and holding it for about 3 to 6 seconds. Verify that your replacement filter is installed properly. This should take care of the change on your filter light indicator. If you run into further problems, you may want to contact your manufacturer. We hope this helps!
I have a Whirlpool side by side refrigerator that I have replaced the filter inside the refrigerator. I cannot get the replace filter light to go off on the front of the refrigerator. The model #GSS306EYW00
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Marianne
I was unable to verify your model number. If your model has a filter reset button on the dispenser or inside the refrigerator, try pressing and holding the Filter button for 3 – 6 seconds until the light is green.
If your model has a water filter indicator, but no reset button, press the light switch on the refrigerator compartment 5 times within 10 seconds to reset the system. The status light will change from red to green when the system is reset.
The water filter reset light will not turn green after pushing it five times following replacement of the filter. It is a side by side whirlpool model GDO5SHZLT00. What are my options?
There are different models but i am assuming you have the push button release filter in the base grille? You want to push the filter all the way in. Sometimes it takes a little more effort on some models than others which is mainly caused by a manufacturing irregularity in the receiver.
When you push it all the way in, it may take a little extra push at the end until you hear it ‘Click’. This is the sound of the button popping back out and locking the filter in. If this isnt working, you may need to replace the filter receiver. Be sure that you replace the filter cap from the old filter and put it on the new filter.
If you have whirlpools twist model, it shold just turn clockwise a quarter turn and lock in place. Having the filter cap on the filter should help give you leverage.
Hi Frieda, Some model of whirlpool refrigerators have different reset instructions when you change the water filter. The reset button needs to be held until it starts flashing and resets or pressing the reset button five times within 10 seconds. You may want to check the manual for your model. If you have the model number I can try and look it up to see what specific method you should try.