When the refrigerator air filter light comes on, confirm which filter the display means, check the replacement against your model, and reset the reminder according to the manual.
Read the exact message before ordering
Write down what the panel says and which icon is lit. If your refrigerator tracks both an air filter and a water filter, the controls may display the reminders next to each other. Find the matching label or icon in your model’s use and care guide before opening either housing.
On many refrigerators, the air filter light is a maintenance reminder. A status message can stay visible after you change the insert if your model requires a separate reset. Note whether the light first appeared before or after the replacement so you know where to start.
Match the insert to the refrigerator model
Find the full refrigerator model number on its label, including the final letters or digits. Look up the air filter in the manual or manufacturer parts lookup. If the old insert has a readable reference, compare it with the listing as a second check.
For refrigerators that specify the Pure Air Ultra style, the SEISSO compatible listing includes references 242047804 and 241754002. Pure Air Ultra II is a separate filter family. Check the part number even if the names look nearly identical and the two listings both describe activated carbon.
Check how the old filter sat in the housing
Before removing the insert, take a photo of its orientation and of any arrow on the cover. Use the picture alongside the manual. Some covers release from a particular side, so follow the instructions for your model if it resists.
Remove any shipping wrap as directed and keep the filter’s structural frame intact. Align the new insert with the designated slot or holder and close the cover. If the cover sits proud of the housing, remove the insert and recheck its direction and part number before applying more pressure.
Reset the air filter reminder after replacing it
Find the air filter reset procedure in the manual for the full appliance model. On some panels it is a dedicated control. Other models put filter status inside a settings menu. Follow the button name, menu sequence and hold duration that apply to your panel.
Check the status display immediately after the reset. If the refrigerator shows separate air and water filter reminders, verify that the air filter entry changed. Record the date alongside your model number so you know when you last changed the insert.
If the light stays on, work through the checks in order
First confirm that the new insert fits and the cover closes. Then confirm that you used the reset for the air filter and that the display accepted the command. If the panel appears locked, check the manual for the control lock procedure before trying again.
If the same notice persists after the prescribed steps, take a picture of the display and record the refrigerator model and replacement part reference. These details give the manufacturer’s support team something specific to troubleshoot and help you avoid buying a second filter before you know why the first reminder stayed on.
Keep a spare only after confirming the first fit
The SEISSO Pure Air Ultra compatible insert uses pleated activated carbon and is offered in multiple pack sizes. If several refrigerators share a kitchen or rental property, write the appliance model on the spare pack so a similar-looking filter ends up in the right unit.
Keep unopened spares in their packaging and set a calendar note using your appliance’s recommended schedule. If you encounter an ongoing odor after a successful change, inspect open containers and removable bins for spills according to the manual before changing the new filter again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the air filter light tell me how dirty the filter is?
Its meaning depends on the refrigerator model. Check the status description in the use and care guide, especially if the notice appeared shortly after a change.
Should I reset the reminder before installing the new filter?
If your model requires a reset, complete it after installing the correct replacement so the displayed status matches the service you performed.
Can I use the same insert for Pure Air Ultra and Pure Air Ultra II?
Check the appliance part reference against the exact listing. The SEISSO insert shown here is the Pure Air Ultra compatible style.
What if the new filter fits but the control panel still shows Replace?
Look up the reset procedure for the full model number, verify you selected the air filter status and contact the appliance manufacturer if the notice persists.
