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How to Reset Your Refrigerator Filter Light

Did you replace your water filter cartridge, but the red light won't turn off? Most refrigerators require a specific 3-to-5 second button sequence. Choose your fridge brand below:

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Frigidaire Part # ULTRAWF

Frigidaire PureSource Ultra (UltraWF)

Official Reset Sequence: Press and hold the "Water Filter" or "Filter Reset" button on the dispenser control panel for 3 seconds until the display beeps and the indicator resets to green.
Slot: Top right rear corner of the fresh food compartment View Filter Specs arrow_forward
Frigidaire Part # EPTWFU01

Frigidaire PureSource Ultra II

Official Reset Sequence: Press and hold "Water Filter" or "Filter Reset" on control panel for 3 seconds until icon resets.
Slot: Top right rear corner of the fresh food compartment View Filter Specs arrow_forward
GE Appliances Part # RPWFE

GE RPWFE (RFID Protected)

Official Reset Sequence: Automatic RFID reset: Once a genuine RPWFE filter is installed, the refrigerator reads the RFID chip and automatically resets the filter light. No button holding is required.
Slot: Inside the left-hand refrigerator door compartment behind the dairy bin View Filter Specs arrow_forward
GE Appliances Part # XWFE

GE XWFE (RFID Protected)

Official Reset Sequence: Automatic RFID handshake: Genuine XWFE filters auto-detect and reset the water filter indicator upon installation.
Slot: Top right rear interior of fresh food compartment View Filter Specs arrow_forward
LG Part # LT1000P

LG LT1000P

Official Reset Sequence: Press and hold the 'Water Filter' button on the exterior dispenser or interior door panel for 3 seconds. The light turns off or changes to blue.
Slot: Top left ceiling of the fresh food compartment inside a fold-down housing door View Filter Specs arrow_forward
LG Part # LT700P

LG LT700P

Official Reset Sequence: Press and hold "Water Filter" or "Light/Filter" button for 3 seconds until light icon turns off.
Slot: Left ceiling of the fresh food compartment in a swing-down cover door View Filter Specs arrow_forward
Samsung Part # DA29-00003G

Samsung Aqua-Pure (DA29-00003G)

Official Reset Sequence: Press and hold the "Alarm" or "Ice Type" and "Child Lock" buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until the indicator turns blue or green.
Slot: Top right rear corner of the fresh food compartment View Filter Specs arrow_forward
Samsung Part # DA29-00020B

Samsung HAF-CIN

Official Reset Sequence: Press and hold "Ice Type" (or "Filter Reset") button for 3 seconds until the water filter icon turns blue or turns off.
Slot: Top right rear ceiling of fresh food compartment View Filter Specs arrow_forward
Samsung Part # DA97-17376B

Samsung HAF-QIN

Official Reset Sequence: On internal control panels, press and hold 'Alarm' or 'Fridge' + 'Power Cool' for 3 seconds until the filter indicator turns off.
Slot: Inside the fresh food compartment between the vegetable crisper drawers View Filter Specs arrow_forward
Whirlpool Part # EDR1RXD1

EveryDrop Filter 1

Official Reset Sequence: Press and hold the 'Filter Reset' (or 'Options' > 'Filter Status') button for 3 to 5 seconds until the icon turns blue/green.
Slot: Upper right corner inside the fresh food compartment View Filter Specs arrow_forward
Whirlpool Part # EDR2RXD1

EveryDrop Filter 2

Official Reset Sequence: Press and hold the 'Light' and 'Lock' buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds, or hold 'Filter Reset' for 3 seconds.
Slot: Bottom left grille View Filter Specs arrow_forward
Whirlpool Part # EDR3RXD1

EveryDrop Filter 3

Official Reset Sequence: Press the light switch on the refrigerator door jamb 5 times within 10 seconds, or hold "Filter Reset" for 3 seconds.
Slot: Bottom left kickplate grille below the freezer door View Filter Specs arrow_forward
Whirlpool Part # EDR4RXD1

EveryDrop Filter 4

Official Reset Sequence: Hold "Filter Reset" or "Water Filter" button for 3 seconds until chime sounds or indicator changes to blue.
Slot: Ceiling of fresh food compartment in a flip-down cradle View Filter Specs arrow_forward
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Frequently Asked Questions About Refrigerator Filter Lights

Why doesn't the light reset automatically when I put in a new filter?

Most refrigerators (except GE models equipped with RFID microchips) do not have sensors that detect water purity. Instead, they use a simple 180-day internal timer. The refrigerator has no way of knowing a new cartridge has been inserted until you trigger the manual reset sequence.

What if my filter light still won't reset after holding the buttons?

Make sure you hold the buttons continuously for a full 5 seconds. If using a GE RPWFE/XWFE refrigerator, an aftermarket filter without an RFID chip will trigger an error ("ERR") and lock out reset until a chipped filter is inserted.

How often should refrigerator water filters actually be replaced?

Manufacturers and NSF certification standards recommend replacement every 6 months or after dispensing 200–300 gallons (whichever occurs first) to prevent bacterial growth and maintain lead/chlorine reduction.