Indicator

GE / Refrigerator

Filter indicator orange/red

Orange requests a water-filter replacement soon; red means replace the cartridge. These colors concern filter maintenance.

What it means

Orange requests a water-filter replacement soon; red means replace the cartridge. These colors concern filter maintenance.

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

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Observe whether the filter lamp is orange or red.
  2. Replace and flush the correct installed cartridge according to the linked manual.

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.