What H2O Light means
The H2O light on an Amana refrigerator is a reminder to replace the water filter, which Amana recommends doing every 6 months, when the indicator light comes on, or as needed. It is not a fault: fit a new filter, reset the indicator as your manual describes, and run some water through before drinking it.
Error codes
Reference| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| H2O Light | It is recommended that the Amana water filter be replaced every 6 months, when the indicator light comes on, or as needed. Replacing your water filter regularly helps ensure a continuous supply of cleaner, fresher-tasting drinking water. |
What you see with the H2O light
- The H2O light on — The filter is due for replacement, by time or by the indicator.
- Slower water from the dispenser — A filter that is clogging.
- Water or ice that tastes or smells off — A filter that is past its best.
- The light still on after a new filter — The indicator has not been reset.
Why the H2O light comes on, most likely first
- The filter reaching its replacement time — First: the light is doing its job.
- The indicator not reset after a change — Second: the commonest reason a light stays on with a new filter.
- A filter clogged early — Third: sediment-heavy water can shorten a filter's life.
- A filter not seated properly — Last: a filter that is not fully locked in may not be recognised, or may leak.
What to check, in order
- Note when the filter was last changed — If it is around the recommended interval, replacement is due.
- Fit a new filter of the right type — Use the filter your manual lists for your model.
- Reset the indicator — Follow the manual, since methods vary by model.
- Run water through the new filter — Clears air and loose carbon before you drink it.
Changing the filter and resetting the light
- Get the correct filter — Check the manual, or the old filter, for the replacement type for your model.
Tools: owner's manualAbout 5 min
- Change the filter — Remove the old filter and fit the new one, following the manual, until it locks fully into place.
Tools: towelAbout 5 min
- Reset the light — On many models, hold the filter or reset button for a few seconds; your manual gives the exact method.
Tools: owner's manualAbout 1 min
- Flush the new filter — Dispense water for a while, discarding it, until it runs clear and steady.
Tools: jugAbout 5 min
Safety while changing the filter
Safety
Keep a towel ready, as a little water usually escapes when a filter is changed. If water keeps leaking after the new filter is fitted, turn off the water supply to the refrigerator if you can, and unplug the refrigerator before wiping up near its base or moving it, since electrical parts sit low at the back.
When a filter change does not solve it
Call if water leaks from the filter housing after a correctly fitted filter, if the dispenser gives no water with a new filter in place, or if the H2O light will not reset by the method in your manual. A filter change itself does not need a technician.
The H2O light on other brands
Which models this reading covers
This reading of the H2O light applies to Amana refrigerators with a water filter indicator, as the table states. Filter types, the reset method and how the indicator counts vary by model, and a model-specific page, where one exists, is the better guide. None is listed for the H2O light yet; the Amana refrigerator code index below is the place to start, and the links above lead to pages on the same light for other brands.
Amana refrigerator code index
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