Indicator

GE / Refrigerator

Water filter indicator (orange/red)

Orange requests a filter replacement soon; red means the cartridge should be replaced. These are filter maintenance colors.

What it means

Orange requests a filter replacement soon; red means the cartridge should be replaced. These are filter maintenance colors.

This explanation is shared only by models whose manufacturer documents the same code, meaning, and guidance.

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Identify whether the dispenser's filter light is orange or red.
  2. Follow the linked owner's instructions for replacing the water-filter cartridge.

Manufacturer source

Models documented with this signal

Select your exact model below to open its manufacturer source. Manual editions and model revisions can differ.

If there is a safety risk, stop using the appliance and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.