Gfe28gynfs reset water filter
Every six months, after 170 gallons (643.52 liters), when the filter indicator lights, or when water flow to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
You need
- Replacement filter RPWFE or XWFE
Steps
NOTICE
DO NOT TWIST CARTRIDGE! Twisting may damage refrigerator or filter. (RPWFE filter)
Signal word assigned by Model Handbook Source: Using the Refrigerator: Water Filter Cartridge, p. 17
- RPWFE filter: Open the filter door on the left side wall of the fresh food compartment, near the top, and pull on the bottom of the old cartridge so it swings outward.
- RPWFE filter: When the cartridge can no longer swing, gently pull it to unseat it from the holder. A small amount of water may drip out.
- RPWFE filter: Center the new cartridge in the holder with the word FRONT facing outward and push it inward until it is fully seated. The red indicators must not be visible.
- RPWFE filter: Gently swing the cartridge inward until it is in position. If it does not swing easily, check that it is aligned and fully seated.
- XWFE filter: Gently grasp the old filter and slowly turn it to the left about a quarter turn. It releases itself when turned far enough; a small amount of water may drip down.
- XWFE filter: Open the filter cartridge housing by pulling the door open, line up the ports on the new filter with the ports on the holder and gently insert the filter.
- XWFE filter: Slowly turn the filter to the right until it stops, without overtightening. It moves about a quarter turn (90 degrees) until the label faces outward.
- XWFE filter: Slowly push the filter up into the clips and close the housing door until the tabs lock into place.
- For dispenser models, run 2 gallons of water through the cold water dispenser, about 5 minutes. For icemaker-only models, discard the first bin of ice.
- On non-touch screen models, reset the filter status message. See Reset the replace filter indicator.
The dispenser and icemaker do not operate without either the filter or the filter bypass plug installed. Some models do not come with the bypass plug; GE sends a free one on request (800.GECARES in the United States, 800.561.3344 in Canada).
Source: Using the Refrigerator: Water Filter Cartridge Source: Using the Refrigerator: Water Filter Cartridge, p. 17
Used for
- Warning triangle or Replace Filter lit: The water filter is leaking, needs replacing or is installed backward. On some models, replacing the filter does not reset the indicator automatically.
- Dispenser Off lit: The Dispenser Off indicator lights when the wrong water filter is installed.
- No water or ice cube production
- Water dispenser does not work
- Water is not filtering
Other GFE28GYNFS procedures
- How to set the refrigerator and freezer temperatureTo change the temperature on Control Style B or C.
- How to turn the cooling system off or onTo stop cooling, or when the refrigerator is not cooling because the cooling system is off.
- How to switch the display between °F and °CWhen the temperature display shows the wrong unit.
- How to lock or unlock the controls and dispenserWhen the dispenser and buttons do not respond, or to lock them.
- How to turn the icemaker on or offBefore the water line is connected, when the water supply is off, or to switch the icemaker back on.
- How to reset the replace filter indicatorWhen the replace filter indicator stays on after a new filter is installed.
- How to turn Sabbath mode on or offTo use the refrigerator on the Sabbath and holidays.
- How to use Hands-Free AutoFillTo fill a container with filtered water without holding the dispenser paddle, on models with an autofill pad.
Sources
- Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions, Refrigerators Bottom Freezer, GFE28, GFE26, GFD28, GFS26, GYE22, GYS22, PFE28K and related models. GE Appliances, a Haier company. Document 49-1000585, revision Rev 6, 168 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Quick Specs, GFE28GMK/GEL/GYN 27.7 cu. ft. French-Door Refrigerator. GE Appliances. Document GFE28GMK/GEL/GYN, revision Specification revised 07/25, 2025-07, 2 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Product page and specifications, GFE28GYNFS (water filtration). GE Appliances. Document GFE28GYNFS, revision Web page retrieved 2026-11-13, 1 pages, en-US. geappliances.com. 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.