How to reset order filter light on whirlpool refrigerator

It’s that time again – that pesky refrigerator filter indicator light has changed colors and is bugging you to change your fridge’s water filter. Whether you’re trying find information on how to replace your Whirlpool refrigerator water filter, Frigidaire refrigerator water filter, Samsung refrigerator water filter or GE refrigerator water filter, we’re here to help!

Refrigerator brands are not created equally, so what type of refrigerator filter you need, where your refrigerator filter is located, and how you change your fridge water filter will be different.

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When you change your refrigerator water filter, there are two additional steps that should be taken to properly complete the water filter change.

Most new refrigerators are designed with an indicator light that notifies you when it’s time to change your water filter. This light will not automatically reset when you change your water filter, so you must manually reset it.

For most refrigerators, the filter change light is on a timer ranging from 6-18 months. The change filter light is not an indication of the quality of your filter. We recommend changing your refrigerator filter at least every 6 months to ensure that you have purified, great-tasting water at all times.

Here is a list of how to reset the filter change indicator light based on your refrigerator’s manufacturer:

• Amana Refrigerator: Press and hold the Auto and Dispenser Lock buttons until the water filter status indicator light flashes.
• Frigidaire Refrigerator: Press Options button until they all show, then scroll to water filter and hold set button to reset do the same for the air filter.
• General Electric or GE Refrigerator: Press and hold the Reset Button for at least 8 Seconds.
• HotPoint Refrigerator: Press and hold the Reset Button for at least 8 Seconds.
• Jenn-Air Refrigerator: Press and hold the Water and Lock Buttons until the Water Filter light flashes.
• Kitchen Aid Refrigerator: Press and release the Light Button 5 times quickly.
• Maytag Refrigerator: Press and hold the Light and Lock Buttons until the Water Filter light flashes.
• Samsung Refrigerator: Press and hold the Ice Type and Child Lock Buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
• Whirlpool Refrigerator: Press and release the Light Button 5 times quickly.

Step 2: Flush a couple of gallons of water through your new filter.

Refrigerator water filters are made of carbon media, and some carbon dust will likely be in your water the first few times you dispense it. Is drinking carbon dust bad for you? Drinking carbon flecks will not harm you, but will make your water taste a bit bitter. If you continue to see carbon floating in your water after flushing a couple of gallons through the filter, it is possible that you have a defective water filter.

For more tips on flushing your refrigerator water filter check out our blog post on flushing your fridge filter.

Once you complete the two steps, you can start enjoying great-tasting ice and water through your refrigerator. If your refrigerator’s brand is not listed or the instructions don’t work for your model, we would recommend checking your refrigerator owner’s manual for instructions.

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