Introduction

The water filter is an important piece of maintaining a healthy and efficient filtration system with your refrigerator. Improper care can lead to certain exposures to microorganisms such as coliform and salmonella. This step-by-step instruction will show you how to replace the water filter in your Samsung refrigerator, Model# RF28R7351SG. Upon replacement it will show you how to reset the "Filter" notification light as well.

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    • Notice the "Filter" alert light in red on the inside of the fridge. This means it is time to replace your refrigerator's water filter. Be sure to purchase a water filter that fits the model of your specific refrigerator.

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    • With the doors open, locate the water filter in the middle of the refrigerator between the bottom drawers.

    • In a counter-clockwise rotation, turn the filter from the lock to the unlock position.

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    • From the unlock position, you may now pull the water filter out.

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    • Place the new water filter in the socket.

    • Push in and rotate the filter in a clockwise rotation until the filter sits flush.

    • It is important that the water filter sits all the way into the slot.

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    • Hold the "Door Alarm" button at the bottom for three seconds to unlock the panel.

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    • Press and hold the "Ice Maker" button for three seconds to reset the "Filter" alert.

    • To lock the panel, press and hold the "Door Alarm" button at the bottom for three seconds.

Justin Jordan

Member since: 29/05/24

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Woohoo! Thank you! My filter light has been on a a couple of weeks and we couldn’t figure out how to change the filter light to disappear. I took a picture of the red filter light with my Google camera and I came across your link. Thanks so much.

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