Changing the water filter/resetting alarm on Samsung French door fridge

[@netman88]

NOTE: It's suggested that you'll turn off the water to the fridge before changing filter. So it will relieve the pressure and avoid leaks.

[@scoopshort]

how do i turn it off tho

[@netman88]

@@scoopshort If it's the standard fridge water line setup, there's a faucet to turn off. The other one is main water for the unit.

[@scoopshort]

@@netman88 also the filter fit depends on the model. mine fits perfectly

[@arthursmith643]

@@scoopshort no need to shut off water. The refrigerator comes with a check valve. Just remove and replace.

[@annchaney5495]

@@arthursmith643 OURS DIDN'T AND WATER CAME GUSHING OUT samsung rf28r6201sr/aa water filter replacement

[@eboniscott276]

This was a life saver. I read the manual and it was useless. I love KZbin!!

[@maryannlicurgo6448]

Same here i reread it 3 times and decided to youtube

[@brandonhaines4199]

Yup, I read it, did what it said and still didn’t work. The only thing he did different was to turn off the door alarm

[@shewill29]

Yes it was! I didn’t even waste my time with the manual. I went right to KZbin.

[@DianaPretto]

Same here! I just saw this video and this gentleman helped more than Samsung manual. Loved it

[@santita78]

For real,same happened to me . Till decided to look it up on here! Thank Goodness!

[@ashleythompson603]

I watch this video every time I need to replace my filter. Just want to say thank you for creating it!

[@netman88]

Happy to help!

[@CEOgpoole87]

Factual 😅

[@Dittoland1]

Me, too!

[@thedevilwearschanclas]

I'm glad I saved this video. Of course, five months later, when I needed to change the filter again, and I forgot how to reset the filter light. Then I remembered I saved your video, and you're still a lifesaver!

[@netman88]

You're welcome!

[@barbaraberwick2193]

me too. I hope he did a video on taking the glass off the bottom panel to clean. Seems like they could make the instructions on the door clearer. I had 4 people, young and old, trying and failing to reset the filter warning!

[@TJ-zl3tx]

Thank you. How Samsung neglected to include the reset procedure is beyond me. Thank God this was only the second video I watched. Mission accomplished.

[@heidiewert9145]

Thank you! We couldn’t figure out how to reset the indicator- this was the only place we could get the info

[@mekam5537]

I couldn’t either. Went to website and that was a mess to even find the fridge.

[@jannusweetu]

Truly agree with u.👍

[@mairaallen2494]

Same!

[@lizdp7683]

Same 🤨😄

[@ronbaggette1232]

Excellent video-saved a trip back to Lowe’s- solved reset and filter was correct but did not quiet look like original🙄

[@catherinephelps4599]

Thank you so much!! Agree with other posters, manuals and other U tube videos are useless. They do not tell one to turn off door lock first then press the ice maker icon. So frustrating- you are a life saver!

[@netman88]

Glad to help

[@delynnheid7397]

This was the BEST explanation- thank you. You were slow enough and thorough.

[@netman88]

Yw

[@tombarnum8385]

Thank you so much. The manual did not go into detail like you did. You have to unlock the fridge before you try to reset the filter light. Thanks again.

[@netman88]

You're welcome!

[@davidcrewdson2091]

I'm on my 3rd filter, had the fridge 1.5 years and of course I can't remember how to do something I only do every 6 months. The owner's manual is useless. Thanks for your video. I have to confess I made the stupid mistake of not removing the filter cap first, and it came off and got stuck inside the cavity, so my filter would not go in flush and lock. I was confused that the old filter wouldn't fit either, so I thought I broke something inside. The owner's manual being useless (no photos), I needed your video to confirm that indeed the filter should sit in tight and flush. It's a pain to pull the fridge out and turn off the water; I have done it both ways and I deem this step unnecessary if it's highly inconvenient. Not worth scratching my hardwood floor any more than it already is, in addition to scratching the side. Thanks again. Wow 732 comments, impressive! Shame on SAMSUNG for publishing such a crappy owner's manual, or you wouldn't have this many hits.

[@gamingkid3088]

The most helpful and detailed guide I’ve seen so far. I thought it was me at first because my filter wasn’t as snug as the original but it wasn’t leaking either

[@netman88]

Great to hear!

[@loribegay9833]

This is a great help...I read and reread the manual , unplug the refrigerator for 5 minutes, and kept draining the water, hold the ice maker button for 3 seconds for like about 30 minutes .....what the manual does not tell you, is that you have to shut the door alarm off , after the beeping , you hold the ice machine button for 3 secs. , trying every 5 minutes for the refrigerator to reset.So this video was a great help ..I wrote it down in back of my refrigerator manual also for future reference. And you showed the same model of the refrigerator I have so that helped alot. Thank you so much.😊

[@netman88]

Glad to help.

[@Gary-vh1dr]

Instructions contained in the owner's manual on how to clear water filter alarm didn't work for me. Your video showed me the right way and it worked! Thanks!

[@daniellewilliams7310]

You saved my parents's lives!! They had been trying to reset for 3 days. I told them to watch youtube and they found you. Thank you!!

[@toosexy7955]

That's why I'm here to find information when needed, Thanks KZbin!

[@johnnybravo6755]

I did the same thing thank you our savior KZbin :) it really needs a religion followers

[@muncher64]

Very helpful. The owners manual made no mention of pressing the door alarm button first. That made the difference and this video solved my problem. Thx for posting.

[@leprechaun3677]

I come back to this video about once every 8 months, thanks for posting it!

[@netman88]

Wow, thanks!

[@vickig8612]

Super helpful! The manual left out the important part about pushing the door alarm button first before pushing the ice maker button! The red light is now out! 😁

[@esperanzafan203]

Great video. The manual didn't mention to unlock the screen control button before resetting the filter red light at all. You are my life saver.

[@Karaokesinger1950]

We tried all sorts of solutions to get that filter light off. You had the solution to my model. It worked correctly the first time. Many thanks for your time and energy in putting this out. We were really scratching our heads on this one. And it all comes down to two buttons.

[@netman88]

Glad it helped

[@YourUXEngineer]

Omg!! That light had me in a slight panic! I searched and searched for answers to no avail, then I found your video. I can’t thank you enough!!!

[@tanyareid6877]

Thank you for going the extra mile. I watched other videos but they failed to provide how to reset the filter alarm.

[@netman88]

You're welcome!

[@arthursmith643]

Just adding no need to shut off water line. Good video nice close up shots and good explanation. No crappy music in the background.😁

[@karenmiller9670]

Thank you so much!! Boy, you weren't kidding when you said removing it from the package is a challenge!

[@netman88]

Glad I could help!

[@dR3n5ky]

awesome explanation - thank you!! totally agree with other viewers that its baffling how Samsung didn't provide these steps

[@Blueman2018]

Man, you are a lifesaver I’m archiving your video so every six months I have to replace the water filter. I watch a video first. Thanks a bunch. Goat Status

[@netman88]

Great to hear!

[@pamp0298]

Thank you. I just changed my water filter and couldn’t get the the red “filter” light off. your procedure was spot on.

[@netman88]

You're welcome!

[@BILLIERAEBENNETT]

Thank you so much I’m 75 and you made this so easy for me to understand and do myself instead of calling someone 👍

[@netman88]

Glad I could help!

[@joshtaylorwon]

I watch this every 6 months just to make sure I’m replacing it correctly.. thank you!

[@netman88]

Thanks, I also watch my own videos to refresh my memory on it also.

[@TheRealDjango_]

I'm saving this video so every 6 months I can get a refresher course in Samsung Filter-ology!!!!

[@barbarabrand710]

Thank you for your knowledge on resetting the filter. We checked the book and several videos before I found yours. Your instructions were great! It would save a lot of time if Samsung gave more detailed instructions on this subject. Again thank you!

[@toosexy7955]

Awww... the package the Filter came in, I had to FIGHT to get it out, I thought what the "H@#L, Wheres the Hammer & Drill..🥵

[@hitekcomputing]

Everytime I have to change the filter in mine, I always forget how to reset the nitification. This video saves me every time! Thanks for doing this video!

[@netman88]

Great to hear!

[@Jacir95]

Thank you for the video. The filter light was driving me crazy until I saw you have to unlock the controls then hold the Ice Maker button for the reset. This video was very clear and to the point. Thanks

[@Roxanambaresearch]

Thank you. This video was a life saver. In the other hand, my filter reminder light did not turn off but I will live with it.

[@netman88]

Glad it helped

[@valerief1231]

*****IF THIS DIDN’T WORK, TRY THIS!!! I couldn’t got mine to reset. After watching about 1/2 of your video I tried, again to no avail...then. Then I noticed a flashing 🔒 icon, at the bottom. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I couldn’t reset it because it was LOCKED! So hold down the flashing lock for 3 seconds. Boom. We still have our manual and couldn’t figure it out. I think your calm demonstration gave me wisdom my friend!

[@netman88]

Thanks for sharing also

[@atlmiss08]

G. O. A. T

[@LeeJackson01]

DEFINITELY needed this. Thank you!!

[@tondafied]

Yayyyyy thank you it’s fixed now

[@crisjenness274]

Thank you!

[@robertchristianson1187]

Thank you for this video. I thave been pulling my hair out trying to understand the worthless instructions on how to reset the filter light. Your video is perfect.

[@netman88]

You're welcome!

[@SailorGal7353]

Thank you. Much easier explanation than the manual or other videos. I'm glad you mentioned about having to turn it clockwise more than once before it fit in the slot. Worked like a charm.

[@PacView534]

Your video was very detailed and it showed me exactly what to do to replace the filter. Our refrigerator is fairly new and it is about time the filter would need replacing. This is the first time I will be doing that. Thank you!

[@netman88]

You're welcome!

[@michellegambill5213]

This video is wonderful! I go to it every time I need to replace the fridge water filter. Thanks for posting such detailed directions!

[@netman88]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@joshuacooperseo]

“WOWWWWWWWWWW!” Flava Flav voice 😂. I was just about to put a work ticket in. Thank you!

[@netman88]

Yw

[@ongeliarobinson2934]

Perfect!!!! This was explained way better than the manual

[@netman88]

Wow, thanks!

[@jimevans4888]

I was unable to believe that the manual which is about 1/2 in thick doesn't tell you how to turn this light off. But then it is in more than one language. Samsung is a great refrigerator but the documentation is really awful. I want to thank you for telling me how to turn the light off before I contacted Samsung and was put on hold for another 20 minutes. You tube rocks!!!

[@jeanniehovis5691]

Thank you for this video, after the frustration of getting the filter out of the package the frustration of how to turn the filter light off began.I can’t believe how useless the manual that came with the refrigerator is. Appreciate the time you took to make this video.In the future I will think twice before buying another Samsung product!

[@netman88]

Glad it helped! Many of the product manuals lack details besides Samsung also.

[@Alsvc]

The package was IMPOSSIBLE to open. I cut my finger while opening it. Also, thanks Netman!

[@LuisMartinez-co2wy]

@@netman88 changed my filter now I have no water coming out ?? What do I do?

[@netman88]

@@LuisMartinez-co2wy Is the water turned on for the fridge water line?

[@LuisMartinez-co2wy]

@@netman88 I had locked the water all good tks

[@davisgloff]

Very grateful! I looked at the refrigerator manual, and the instructions weren't clear enough to let me turn off the "replace filter" light. I followed the VERY clear instructions in this video, and got it to turn off.. Thank you!!

[@netman88]

Glad to help

[@rootsshootsgardenboots]

$3000 for this bleepity bleep refrigerator and you have to go to KZbin to find out how to reset the bleepity bleeping filter. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video.

[@alberts1985]

Good to have the internet 😊

[@tat8761]

OMG!! Thank you my husband and I couldn’t figure out why the red light was still on after changing the water filter and pressing the filter button Red light is now GONE

[@DemonAstaOnTop]

Thanks for the video! I bought my filter at Home Depot and it fit perfectly! You're right, it was a task and a half to get the filter out of the package. Last step was to clear the red "filter" alarm and your video did the trick!

[@netman88]

Nice work!

[@sobeautiful8174]

Tell me about it. It took me 5 minutes to get it out of the packaging lol

[@LuisMartinez-co2wy]

I was wondering where to buy tks

[@davidcrewdson2091]

I agree. Heads should roll for that plastic packaging. Almost stabbed myself to death trying to get that mf filter out of the package.

[@fin5fin]

Thank you. I had a severe water leak after replacing my filter. The filter has 2 washers and one came off while I was replacing the filter. I found the washer in the filter tray. Replacing the washer fixed the leak but it took three hours to dry up the water.

[@netman88]

Thanks for sharing your experience, hopefully it will help others.

[@ltouchberry]

Thank you so much! I watch your video. Every. Single. Time. 😊

[@netman88]

Thanks for watching.

[@janetdwalter3611]

Thanks - I was really struggling to change my filter until I saw it could take several twists and figured out I needed to push a lot harder.

[@cad4060]

Yes correct. This video made it so much simpler. I was shutting the water supply off, and pushing the filter straight to the back and then attempting to turn it. The filter of course kept leaking😬

[@shalynify]

Wow! Thank you! All the other instructions said hold 2 buttons. I did, then all the lights flashed and turned off the unit. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Your video is supper accurate! 💯❣️

[@alyciad.4728]

Thank you so much you are the only person that explained this clearly and thoroughly.

[@netman88]

You're very welcome!

[@phillipdallas6739]

Thank you for making this. We watch it every time we have to change the filter.

[@hitekcomputing]

Me too!

[@BrandonDime]

Man I wouldn't have ever guessed to hold down the bottom section first, kept on trying to mess with the upper middle portion than anything else. Damn gotta love these KZbin videos haha

[@debO-cq6yo]

You saved me....... you have the exact model as I have. Thank you 🙏🏻 Very precise directions. My filter is changed and that pesky red light is off. ❤️

[@netman88]

You're welcome!

[@youtubemom497]

samsung should pay you for this video because that was very helpful!

[@MrBillCNW]

This video is a lifesaver. The only thing I had to do different is I had to use a pair of channel locks to take out the old filter because it was a aftermarket filter. never again. use ONLY the genuine factory filter. You’ll be better off unless YOU LIKE fighting to get the filter in and out of the Device. 🤓

[@netman88]

Thanks for sharing. Please use the OEM filter to avoid issues.

[@sharonodle-lestage1082]

Thanks for sharing! My replacement filter I purchased was from Samsun, and it fit perfectly without open gaps. Samsung offers discounts on the filters when purchased in buclk or as a subscription every 6 months.

[@netman88]

Thanks for sharing

[@laurahall6713]

Thank you so much we had a major water disaster happening because the new filter hadn’t sealed properly so after that I gave up on finding where I hid the book from myself!!!

[@endorfinator5502]

I just flooded my kitchen trying to change the filter, how did you do it right?

[@Mommybran17172]

Jeez Louise thank you! This was so much easier than trying to find the answer in the manual.

[@netman88]

You're welcome!

[@jennieblue5346]

Thank you! The owner’s manual was LESS than helpful for my unit: it actually said to turn off the water source before changing the filter! I’m 67, I live alone, and would have had to call for service. I also did not know the filter had to be turned two or three revolutions to insert it, since it came out with only a half turn, and I kept trying to force it in with a single 90° turn. This video needs to be included in the owners’ manual! Lol

[@johnescobar5147]

Totally agree with Jennie!

[@OH-fz3qr]

We went out and turned off all water to our house. Nice to know that step is unnecessary!

[@carolynanderson5726]

i changed my water filter a couple weeks ago but couldn't get the filter reset light to go off. i just noticed it was still blinking a couple weeks later. i tried again, didn't work. went to the manual and according to the manual i was doing it correctly. after i watched this video, i found that my manual had left out a step (unlocking the panel). went in the kitchen, did it the way this guy said to, and voila. it went off. thank you sir. i was driving myself nuts and have been working on this for an hour or two.

[@netman88]

Glad to help

[@bonniewright5335]

You explained so well. 100 percent more clear than manual. Thank you

[@MamaToJilly]

Thank you for being the first video I could find to finally answer my question on exactly how to reset the filter light!

[@netman88]

Glad I could help!

[@illion53]

A lot more clearly explained than the manual. Thanks.

[@patriciabailey8211]

Tuesday 3/07/2024 This video was very informative and solved my problem with the blinking red light after I changed the filter! Saved me a service call!! Thank you!!

[@netman88]

Glad it helped!

[@MEUProductions]

I always use a pair of locking pliers to install and remove the filter. Works like a charm. It can be hard to turn the filter on some models

[@netman88]

Yes, that doable also.

[@MrDhender13]

I have HUGE fingers, I use needle nose pliers to grab that bad boy to remove....works like a charm!

[@benjaminsnow912]

Even Spencer's, where I bought it from, couldn't help me. I got 3:10 into your video, paused the video and three second later our Filter was turned off. Thanks, that dang light was driving my wife nuts!

[@gardeningbeyond4832]

Great info, I don’t know I have to press the alarm to reset the filter, I was thinking the filter is fake product as the red indicator does not go away after I replace the filter, went to Bestbuy and bought another one, I was told I have to reset the alarm so that the red light will go off, I was still confused until I watched your video, thank you so much!

[@mr.pancakesgaming7748]

Great tutorial video! I’m tackling this task today and the manual was useless. Your video saved my sanity!

[@netman88]

Glad to help!

[@BlondeAndBougie]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS BECAUSE IT WAS WORKING MY NERVES!!!!!!!!!

[@fys6525]

Thanks for the detailed instructions! After unlocking the refrigerator first, I was able to reset the filter light without any problems.

[@netman88]

Yw

[@noelnajera9993]

Perfect, simple and to the point. Thank you for this helpful video!

[@netman88]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Canadian_Living_in_Mexico]

Good instruction for resetting the Filter alarm. Holding the Door Alarm button for three (3) seconds is a good tip. I could not reset the filter alarm by holding the Ice Maker button for three (3) seconds until I unlocked the Door Alarm.

[@johnescobar5147]

Excellent video, it answered all my questions on the reset light and why the new cartridge didn't fit the same way the original cartridge fit into the slot. Thanks!

[@OH-fz3qr]

We were worried about the gaps, also. It seemed fine. Did you turn off the water to the house?

[@johnescobar5147]

@@OH-fz3qr I didn't. There still seems to be water in the cartridge, but the water wasn't a problem at all.

[@maureenkaminski8193]

Thanks for the great video. Could not figure out how to get the red light to shut off. Your video ended my frustration. Just hoping it now produces ice again!

[@vickieharrington4420]

Thank you for this video! The manual is as clear as mud and I couldn't even locate the filter. My only question is do I have to turn the water off first? The manual says to turn it off but your video and none of the comments mention that part.

[@kekkoomoshiroiyan]

Yup that's ridiculous right ? This time of tech are awesome these days. Turn water off ?? LOL Never heard of that.

[@scotirocket4372]

Did you ever get an answer for this? Do I have to turn off the water first? This is the only comment I’ve seen regarding this

[@greghawley3497]

Thank YOU! This was the only video or instructions on the entire internet - that helped me turn the filter light OFF after changing it.

[@netman88]

Glad to help. :)

[@icemanq1w2]

My bottom shelf in my door has the same items as your shelf!😊 Thank you for the video. Once I watched it I noticed that I did have it smaller writing the directions for how to reset. Silly me I didn’t notice. I appreciate your video

[@annaorkis6420]

Can it be more complicated?! Useless manual, does not tell you you need to turn off the alarm door first. Thank you so much for this video! Was going crazy for the past hour trying to press the filter reset without success.

[@lisabenson3872]

THANK YOU!!!! I wasn’t sure how to change the filter and reset the filter light. A big help!!!! 😊

[@frankgonzalez2726]

thanks for making this video very helpful I don't understand why samsung doesn't take the time to make a video like this instead of a manual that doesn't help at all waste of paper thanks again ...

[@fuscia13]

I literally watch this every 6 months, my memory is that bad 😆

[@hitekcomputing]

Yeah really! I tend to sleep too many times between filter changes and have to watch this video every time. I have it bookmarked in my browser.

[@davidcrewdson2091]

same! Sucks to get old

[@Izzy2ku24]

Glad to know I am not the only one 😅

[@MechInfantry2AD]

I’ve been fighting this light through 2 filter changes. Genius. Thanks a million!

[@netman88]

You're welcome!

[@markd8508]

Here's a tip because I never change the filter when the light comes on. It takes me way longer than 6 months to go thru 300 gallons of water. I always write the installation date on the side of the filter in Sharpy and let it go for 9 - 12 months. Unless you use a real lot of water, the 6 month light is there to sell filters.

[@toosexy7955]

I did also, that damn RED blinking light wouldn't go out, Here I am KZbin>.."THANK YOU"

[@jeffglueck4099]

Best info on resetting filter light for this model. Thanks!

[@netman88]

Thank you

[@msmo2060]

I struggled for hours trying to get that filter light off… Thankyou for posting this!!

[@netman88]

Glad to help.

[@amberarmstead1509]

This video was helpful for changing the filter and resetting the filter button. But in the video the guy says to flush out about 1gallon. It actually says on the filter package to flush out 3 gallons under where it says how does it fit just FYI. But thanks for the video, very informational.

[@kekkoomoshiroiyan]

O~~M~~G !!! Thank you , Thank you Thank you !!!! I just changing water filter yesterday. I was trying to push and hold 3 sec on Ice water from main panel. Before I was reading manual and also Live Chat from Samsung Company web site , nothing happening for that my problem solution at all. Nobody told me or didn't see on manual book said, " Turn off Door alarm " !! It is unbelievable. ( maybe I missed instruction said ? I don't know ) Even Chat person didn't tell me and only tell me that you just switch off from wall !! Thank God I didn't do it . Then I found your video. Thank you so much !! Everything clean now !

[@angelagaller4364]

Thank you for this video! We had no clue how to reset the indicator. You rock!!

[@yurikoinukai2602]

It’s so easy, but without the guide i would have not figured it out ☺️thanks!

[@verofavorites2801]

Thank you! My poor dad read the manual front and back and nothing. He later asked me and since I was too lazy to do the same I found your channel…..Ta-da!

[@anabelmorelo9199]

Esto me acaba de salvar la vida muchas gracias

[@valariehartz7185]

So much more user friendly than the user guide that came with it. Would have been a really hit to know how to use the panel

[@petermcnamee9051]

Thank you for clear, useable step by step inatructions

[@toosexy7955]

There was NO instructions on package, the one I bought....!

[@TessaBadua-Larsen]

Thanks for your instructions❣️ The manual didn’t say so. I’ve struggled to find the right answer to no avail. Yours was easy and simple. Thanks again.

[@netman88]

Glad I could help!

[@lauratini7361]

Thank you! I knew how to reset the light but my filter wouldn't go in very easily. **** HELPFUL HINT*** I noticed so many people leave the 10 year warranty sticker on their fridges. I didn't like it, looks tacky,, so I tried taking it off. Not so easy. BUT, my husband said use a hair dryer and it came off in about 10 seconds. Try it!!

[@freshprince1445]

How did you get it back in? I’m having a similar issue. It won’t go back in and it’s making a mess

[@kimberlyscala5835]

Thank you! I couldn’t figure out why it was leaking until I saw you rotate it 2x. I only spun it 1x to get it out and the directions where all over the place 😂

[@netman88]

Please remember to turn off water before replacing to be safe.

[@rockydyal8574]

Thanks for making my day easy.

[@dueypham7722]

Been watched a video from a professional parts store showed how to reset the water filer...and i tried but the filter is still blinking. I thought because the filter wasn't a Genuine Samsung filter. later on, i saw your video show more steps how to reset. Thank you much! The other video have missed the important step to UNLOCK the "Lock" button first , then you can press and hold 3 sec. on ICE/WATER button.

[@Soljarag5]

Who knew you had to first unlock the panel???? Thanks!!!!!

[@rebeccavillarreal4309]

Your video was awesome not even the manual helped as much as you,thankyou so much

[@netman88]

You're welcome!

[@lindasloan7758]

very well explain. I am glad you did this video. It is no easy as it looks.

[@LindaMcKarney-q8b]

Thank you thank you!!! "Challenging to open" hahaha I had to use a saw to cut the plastic! Then a wench to turn the bloody filter to turn it to get it out but at least I knew I was doing the right thing. Also turning off the red filter light was not in any other demo. Great explanation!