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GE / Refrigerator

Water-filter light: orange

Orange is advance notice that the water-filter cartridge should soon be replaced; it is not a compressor fault.

What it means

Orange is advance notice that the water-filter cartridge should soon be replaced; it is not a compressor fault.

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

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Read the label on the installed cartridge and holder before ordering because the exact product page and shared PDF name different filter SKUs.
  2. Plan replacement, then use the manual's three-second WATER FILTER reset after the new cartridge is fitted.

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.