How to Reset a Water Filter Light on a Whirlpool Refrigerator

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Occasionally the water filter light on Whirlpool refrigerators will glow orange, even if it has a water filter in it. This light doesn’t signal any problems, but it can be annoying to look at. To reset the light, simply locate the water filter button and hold it down for 3 seconds. Keep your water filter in good condition by changing it regularly, using Whirlpool filters, and getting your fridge serviced by a Whirlpool technician.

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Resetting the Filter Light

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Locate the water filter button on your refrigerator. The water filter button allows you to reset the light. This button is generally located above or below the water filter light. In some models of Whirlpool fridges, the button is inside the fridge and on other models, it is on the front of the door.^{[1]
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- If you have a side-by-side fridge, the water filter button is above the water tap on the outside of your refrigerator.
- The filter light and reset button are found inside the French door Whirlpool Fridge on the top right side.
- French door bottom mount fridges use different buttons to reset the light. Find these on the touchpad inside the fridge on the top middle section.
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Hold down the filter button for 3 seconds to reset the light. Hold the button down until it beeps or the light changes from orange to blue. If the light doesn’t turn blue, check that you are holding down the button rather than the lit-up icon.^{[2]
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Reset your French door bottom mount fridge with the touchpad. The reset process is slightly different for French door bottom mount fridges. Hold down the “Fast Cool” and “Energy Saver” buttons at the same time until you hear a beep. This will turn the light from orange to blue.^{[3]
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- If the fridge doesn’t beep after holding down the “Fast Cool” and “Energy Saver” buttons for 3 seconds, wipe the touchpad with a clean cloth and then press the buttons again.

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Keeping your Water Filter in Good Condition

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Change your water filter every 6 months. This helps to ensure that your water is properly filtered and is free from unwanted chemicals and minerals. Changing your filter regularly also helps to reduce the chances of your filter getting blocked or breaking down.
- Consider writing on the water filter in permanent market the day that you installed it. This gives you a record of how old it is.
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Use EveryDrop water filters in your Whirlpool Refrigerator. EveryDrop filters are made by Whirlpool and are designed to fit correctly in your fridge. Using the correct filter ensures that your fridges warranty is valid if your fridge breaks down.^{[4]
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- Purchase EveryDrop water filters online or from the store where you brought your Whirlpool Refrigerator.
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Take your Fridge to a registered Whirpool technician if it is faulty. If your filter or fridge breaks down, have it assessed and fixed by a Whirlpool technician. This ensures that the technician has the specific knowledge to fix the problems and also keeps the fridge’s warranty valid.^{[5]
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- Search online for a registered Whirpool technician in your area.

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Where is the filter in my Whirlpool refrigerator?

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It’s typically located either in your refrigerator’s base grille or in the upper right-hand corner of the inside of the fridge. You should see a small door covering the filter. Lift up the door to access the filter.
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Do you have to turn the water off to change the refrigerator filter?

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Typically, no. Most modern refrigerators are designed so that the water supply to the fridge shuts off automatically when you unscrew the filter.
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Can I use my refrigerator without the water filter?

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It should work just fine as a refrigerator, but the water and ice dispensers may not work without a filter. If your fridge has a bypass plug, you can take out the filter and put the bypass plug into the filter housing. This should allow you to keep using the ice and water dispensers without the filter.