Frigidaire GRFS2853AF how to replace the water filter
Every 6 months, or when the Replace Water Filter indicator lights (after 120 gallons of water, per the display). The PurePour PWF-1 filter is at the bottom left of the refrigerator compartment next to the Adjustable Temp Drawer.
Steps
- Turn off the ice maker.
- Remove the filter by pushing on the end of the filter.
- Slide the old water filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it.
- Unpack the new filter cartridge. Using the alignment guide, slide it gently into the housing until it stops against the snap-in connector at the back.
- Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place with a click.
- Press a drinking glass against the water dispenser and check for leaks at the filter housing. Spurts and sputters while air purges are normal.
- After filling one glass, keep flushing the system for about 4 minutes.
- Turn on the ice maker.
- Press and hold Reset Water Filter on the display for 3 seconds. When the display changes from red to green, the status has been reset.
The water supply does not need to be turned off; be ready to wipe up small amounts of water. Reorder the same filter type that is in the refrigerator.
Source: Filter Replacement: PurePour Water Filter Source: Filter Replacement: PurePour Water Filter, pp. 32-33
Used for
- Replace Water Filter: The display shows this every 6 months or after 120 gallons of water have been dispensed.
- Ice maker is not making any ice
- Ice maker is not making enough ice
- Dispenser does not dispense water
Other GRFS2853AF procedures
- How to set the refrigerator and freezer temperatureTo change the temperature on the dispenser display. The recommended settings for a kitchen are 37 °F for the fresh food compartment and 0 °F for the freezer.
- How to turn Sabbath Mode on or offFor Sabbath and religious holiday observance. The display shows Sb while it is on.
- How to chill a drink with the Cold Drink TimerTo chill a drink quickly in the freezer compartment.
- How to prime the water supply systemBefore using the dispenser or making ice for the first time. Air in new plumbing lines can cause two or three empty ice maker cycles.
- How to clean the ice maker and ice binAt regular intervals, especially before a vacation or a move.
- How to replace the air filterEvery 6 months, or when the Replace Air Filters indicator lights. The PureAir RAF-2 filter is at the top of the air tower.
- How to level the cabinetAfter placing the refrigerator, so the doors close and seal and the drawers close.
- How to adjust the fresh food door heightWhen the fresh food doors need final height adjustment. The doors ship adjusted to the lowest position on the hinges.
- How to adjust the flipper mullionWhen the flipper mullion does not meet the mullion guide correctly, which could prevent the door from closing completely.
- How to move or replace a glass shelfTo change a shelf position in the refrigerator compartments.
- How to remove and clean the auto-humidity control membraneWhen the membrane is soiled. The manual does not recommend replacing it unless it is damaged or ruined.
- How to remove and install a crisper drawerTo clean a crisper drawer.
- How to change the position of an adjustable door binTo move one of the adjustable door bins.
- How to remove the upper freezer basketTo clean or reposition the upper freezer basket.
- How to remove the lower freezer basketTo clean or reposition the lower freezer basket.
- How to clean the interior and door linersAt least twice a year, and when spills occur. Wipe up spills immediately.
- How to prepare for a vacation of three weeks or lessBefore a short vacation. Leave the appliance operating.
- How to prepare for a vacation of one month or moreBefore an absence of one month or more.
- How to prepare the refrigerator for movingBefore moving the refrigerator.
Sources
- Fridge Freezer User Manual (Complete Owner's Guide), Frigidaire Gallery French-door models. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. (Frigidaire). Document A178564051, revision 2024, 2024-09, 48 pages, en. frigidaire.bynder.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- GRFS2853A Product Specifications, 27.8 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. (Frigidaire). Document GRFS2853A, revision Version 05/23, 2023-05, 3 pages, en-US. frigidaire.bynder.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.