To check, re-install the old filter. If water comes of the old filter … Some models will automatically reset after the new filter has been installed. A video on replacing the water filter on the Whirlpool French Door Fridge. At end, you will need to dispense out up to 4 gallons of water to get rid of the carbon in the filter plus any air before using. Water Filter Indicator The water filter indicator light is designed to turn orange after five months or 450 gallons, and red after six months or 500 gallons. There isn't a lot of how how to change the Whirlpool refrigerator water filter so I though I add this video. That resets the electronics and if that doesn't work, try to unplug the refrigerator for 60 seconds and try again. See if that turns your refrigerator back on. This light will notify you when it is time to change your water filter. Instead, the most common reasons are that the change light needs to be reset. 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. Resetting the filter light on your refrigerator is slightly different for each manufacturer. I’ll show the steps to replace the filter. If this happens, then the water filter is most likely not snapped in all the way. Resetting the water filter status light is going to vary by model and refrigerator type and it is recommended that you consult your Owner's Manual for the specific instructions for your model. Step 1: Reset your refrigerator water filter change light. OK press and hold the LOCK and FILTER RESET button together for 5 seconds. Bingo, put filter back in and worked IMMEDIATELY. Depending on the model you have the light can be either green or blue. Tried multiple times to get it to work. Finally just removed filter, closed door and ran a glass of water without the filter. Below are a couple of examples of how to reset the water filter light/status. Many new refrigerators will have a water filter indicator light. We often get questions on why someone’s refrigerator filter change light is still on after they have installed the replacement filter. I use generic filters. To reset the water filter indicator you need to find the multi-function button(s) on your display that controls the filter indicator. Often times a customer wants to know if the filter is defective. One time I got no water after changing and the old filter would not work either. The downside is that it does not automatically reset once you have changed your filter. If you feel that it is, and you’re still having issues, it could be the water valve leading to the refrigerator. Refrigerator not dispensing water after replacing filter. I had the same problem. This video was filmed on a 2018 Whirlpool French Door fridge model. There is a very slim chance of a water filter being defective. It’s show how to reset the filter alert after replacing the filter.