How to change a rpwfe water filter

How do you reset the water filter on a GE refrigerator RPWFE?

After you change the water filter, the RESET WATER FILTER button must be pressed and held down for 3 seconds until the red light goes off. On some models the light goes out and on others it will turn green; either is considered normal.

Do you have to turn off water to fridge to change water filter?

Water Filter Basics The best part about most of the refrigerator water filters used today is that once you unscrew the filter, it shuts off the water supply automatically. This means you don't need to worry about finding a shutoff valve to turn off the water supply to the fridge.