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Whirlpool Refrigerator AirFilter: Resetting After a FreshFlow Change

AirFilter is a status light, not an error, on Whirlpool French-door bottom-freezer refrigerators, such as the WRF535SMHZ, WRX735SDHZ or WRF560SEHZ, and on side-by-side refrigerators with an in-door dispenser, such as the WRS325SDHZ, WRS571CIHZ or WRS588FIHZ. The…

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Code
AirFilter
Appliance
Refrigerator
Brand
Whirlpool
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What AirFilter means

AirFilter is a status light, not an error, on Whirlpool French-door bottom-freezer refrigerators, such as the WRF535SMHZ, WRX735SDHZ or WRF560SEHZ, and on side-by-side refrigerators with an in-door dispenser, such as the WRS325SDHZ, WRS571CIHZ or WRS588FIHZ. The FreshFlow air filter icon runs from blue for good to yellow for order a replacement to red for replace, with Replace Filter on the panel. After you install a new filter, the status must be reset, and the exact method varies by model.

Common causes of AirFilter

  • Air filter due for replacement
  • New filter installed but status not reset
  • Reset step differing by model
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Install the new FreshFlow air filter. 2. Press and hold the AIR FILTER button for 3 seconds. 3. Check that the filter icons turn off. 4. Look for the icon to return to blue and Replace Filter to disappear. 5. If your model differs, follow the reset steps in your Owner's Manual.

! Why to stop there
  • If the icon stays red after a new filter and a reset, the status may not be clearing for another reason
  • We would check the control and any filter-detection input, and quote the work in writing first
  • The filter status has no effect on how cold the refrigerator keeps your food
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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AirFilterAirFilter questions
How do I reset the air filter light?

After installing a new filter, press and hold the AIR FILTER button for 3 seconds. The icons turn off, the icon returns to blue and Replace Filter disappears. Some models differ, so check your Owner's Manual.

What do the blue, yellow and red colors mean?

Blue means the filter is good, yellow means order a replacement, and red means replace it now, with Replace Filter showing. The colors track the filter's life, not a cooling problem.

Do you repair older refrigerators with this light stuck?

Yes. Older Whirlpool refrigerators are still in many Houston kitchens. We give a written price first, a 30-day workmanship warranty, and a straight answer when a repair is not worthwhile.

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