Refrigerator Water Filter FAQs Do the filters expire? No. The
filters have an unlimited shelf life as long as they are kept dry.
For this reason, we always recommend purchasing a Super Value
package, which offers you an additional discount on each filter. My
filter is leaking. Do you have any trouble shooting advice? First,
open the filter compartment to be sure the o-ring is properly
seated in the groove. If the o-ring is in place and the filter
continues to leak, apply a small amount of vegetable oil directly
to the o-ring to help create a seal. I just installed a new filter
and the water tastes funny. What could be the reason? The funny
taste is most likely the result of compressed air bubbles in the
filter which are released into the water when the filter is first
installed. We recommend discarding the first gallon of water;
subsequent gallons should be free of air bubbles. How would I find
out if my refrigerator contains a built-in filter? For the most
part, side-by-side refrigerator models contain some type of
built-in water dispenser and icemaker with a filter. If your
refrigerator is not side-by-side, we recommend checking in the
following places for a filter: Inside of the refrigerator - Look
for a cylinder filter canister hanging down from the top of the
refrigerator (filter will generally be found in the top-right
corner). Inside of the refrigerator - The filter may drop down or
slide out of the ceiling compartment of the refrigerator. Bottom of
the refrigerator - The filter may be located in the front grille at
the bottom of the refrigerator. How can I reset the indicator light
for filter change reminders? Every manufacturer has slightly
different procedures for resetting the indicator light. You will
see instructions for several of the most popular brands below, but
please visit the product page of the particular filter for specific
instructions if you do not see your brand listed here: Amana - push
the Auto Light and Dispenser Lock buttons on the dispenser
(simultaneously) and hold for 4 seconds until you see the filter
status indicator light begin to flash. Once it flashes, release the
buttons. Some Amana refrigerator models may require you to push and
hold the Water and Dispenser Lock buttons for 4 seconds until you
see the filter status indicator light begin to flash. Then, release
the buttons. Electrolux and Frigidaire - push the reset button on
the water dispenser and hold until you see the green light flash
(this can take up to 15 seconds). GE and Hotpoint - press the Reset
Water Filter button on the dispenser and hold for 3 seconds.
Jenn-Air and Maytag - push the Lock and Light buttons on the
dispenser (or Lock and Water on newer models) and hold for 4
seconds until you see the indicator light blink. KitchenAid and
Whirlpool- push and release the light switch a total of 5 times
within 10 seconds. If you see a Filter button on the refrigerator,
push and hold this button for 5-10 seconds. LG - push the Reset
button and hold it for 3 seconds. Samsung - push the Child Lock and
Ice Type buttons at the same time and hold for 3 seconds. (Do not
hold the buttons longer than 3 seconds. If the two buttons are held
simultaneously for 5 seconds, the reset function will stop. In this
case, let go of the buttons and repeat the procedure once more. The
water filter indicator light will change to green.)