{"product_id":"xwfe-ge-refrigerator-water-filter-oem","title":"GE Refrigerator Water Filter XWFE — Fix Filter Rejection, Warning Light Won't Reset or Bad Water Taste","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.hero-banner{\nposition:relative;\noverflow:hidden;\nbackground:\nlinear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,.86) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.45)),\nurl('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/4444444444444444.png?v=1777040489') center\/cover no-repeat;\npadding:44px 34px;\nborder-radius:12px;\nmargin:0 0 28px;\ncolor:#fff;\nbox-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);\n}\n.hero-banner:before{\ncontent:'';\nposition:absolute;\ninset:0;\nbackground:radial-gradient(circle at center,rgba(0,153,255,.20),transparent 65%);\nanimation:pulse 5s infinite;\n}\n.hero-banner\u003e*{\nposition:relative;\nz-index:2;\n}\n.hero-banner h2{\nmargin:0 0 8px;\nfont-size:1.85em;\nfont-weight:900;\nletter-spacing:.2px;\nline-height:1.1;\n}\n.label{\ndisplay:inline-block;\nbackground:#c8a400;\ncolor:#000;\nfont-size:.72em;\nfont-weight:900;\ntext-transform:uppercase;\nletter-spacing:1px;\npadding:5px 12px;\nborder-radius:999px;\nmargin-bottom:12px;\n}\n.hero-specs{\ndisplay:flex;\nflex-wrap:wrap;\ngap:8px;\nmargin-top:15px;\n}\n.hero-specs span{\nbackground:rgba(255,255,255,.14);\nborder:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);\nborder-radius:999px;\npadding:7px 13px;\nfont-size:.82em;\nfont-weight:800;\n}\n.pro-tip{\nposition:relative;\noverflow:hidden;\nbackground:#1a1a2e;\nborder-left:5px solid #c8a400;\npadding:16px 20px;\nborder-radius:8px;\nmargin:24px 0;\ncolor:#f0f0f0;\nfont-size:.95em;\nline-height:1.6;\n}\n.pro-tip strong{\ncolor:#c8a400;\n}\n.upsell-box{\nbackground:#ffecd1;\nborder-left:5px solid #ff9800;\npadding:14px 18px;\nmargin:20px 0;\nborder-radius:8px;\n}\n@keyframes pulse{\n50%{opacity:.85}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HERO BANNER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-banner\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eOEM REPLACEMENT PART\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGE Refrigerator Water Filter XWFE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003ePart# XWFE\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eReplaces XWF\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eFits GE\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eFits GE Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- H1 --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGE Fridge Rejecting the Filter or Warning Light Won't Reset? Water Filter XWFE – Fix Filter Recognition Fast\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your GE refrigerator rejects a new water filter, won't reset the \"Replace Filter\" warning light, or produces water with poor taste or odour, the issue is almost always an incompatible or failed water filter — specifically, installing the older XWF instead of the RFID-equipped XWFE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\nIn most GE French door and side-by-side refrigerators built after 2019, this is caused by using the non-RFID XWF filter in a refrigerator that requires the XWFE — the control board uses an embedded RFID chip to verify and accept the filter.\nWhen the wrong filter is installed or the RFID chip fails, the fridge will not seat the filter correctly, the warning light will not clear, and water flow to the dispenser and ice maker may be restricted or cut off entirely.\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚡ The most common filter compatibility issue on post-2019 GE, GE Profile, Café, and Haier refrigerators.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart XWFE\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine OEM RFID-equipped replacement that restores full filter recognition, clears the warning light, and delivers NSF-certified clean water immediately.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- IS THIS THE RIGHT PART --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❓ Is This the Right Part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Refrigerator powers on and cools normally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Water supply line to the fridge is connected and valve is open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Water inlet valve is not faulty (water reaches the filter housing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ ONLY problem is filter rejection, \"Replace Filter\" light won't reset, reduced water flow, or poor water\/ice taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your refrigerator was manufactured after 2019, it requires the XWFE — not the XWF. The two filters look nearly identical but only the XWFE has the RFID chip required by newer control boards. Not sure? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eSend us your model number\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMMON SYMPTOMS --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔧 Common Symptoms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Replace Filter\" warning light won't reset after installing a new filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerator rejects the filter — won't seat or lock in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced or no water flow from the dispenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce maker producing small, hollow, or cloudy ice cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ In most cases, installing the correct XWFE filter restores full water flow, clears the warning light, and improves water and ice quality immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PART DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Part Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e XWFE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerator Water Filter — RFID-equipped, NSF certified, reduces lead, pharmaceuticals, and 50+ impurities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e XWF, WR01F04493, WR01F04788\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrands:\u003c\/strong\u003e GE, GE Profile, Café, Haier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Interval:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 6 months or 300 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- UPSELL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"upsell-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Replace on Schedule — Don’t Wait for the Warning Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe XWFE filter should be replaced every 6 months or 300 gallons regardless of whether the warning light has triggered. An overdue filter reduces flow rate, allows contaminants to pass through, and can cause the ice maker to produce smaller or cloudy cubes. Set a calendar reminder at installation so you never miss a change.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INSTALLATION --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚙️ Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: EASY — 5 minutes. No tools required. No power disconnect needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\nLocate the filter housing inside the refrigerator (typically upper right corner of the fridge compartment). Turn the old filter ¼ turn counter-clockwise to remove, insert the new XWFE and turn ¼ turn clockwise to lock. Run 2–3 gallons of water through the dispenser to flush the new filter, then reset the filter indicator light by holding the Reset Filter button for 3 seconds (varies by model).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMPATIBLE MODELS --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✓ Compatible Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nConfirmed compatible with CFE26KP2NBS1, CVE28DM5NBS5, GFE26JSMSS, GFE28GYNFS, GNE27JSMSS, GNE29GYNFS, GSE25GGHBB, GSS25GYPFS, PFE28KYNFS, PYE22KYNFS plus 300+ additional GE, GE Profile, Café, and Haier French door and side-by-side refrigerator models.\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us to verify your model number\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PRO TIP --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Pro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t Confuse XWFE with XWF — They Look Identical:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe XWF and XWFE are visually nearly identical — the only external difference is a small RFID chip on the end cap of the XWFE. If your fridge was built after 2019 and you install an XWF, it will not be recognized by the control board and the filter warning will not clear. The XWFE is backward-compatible with older models that accepted the XWF, so when in doubt, the XWFE is always the safer choice.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/maxresdefault_2_x1024_8e8a7ae5-442c-45ce-a3c3-506b7f04f13b.jpg?v=1725979798\" alt=\"GE XWFE Water Filter Diagram — Use this diagram to confirm you have the correct filter for your GE refrigerator\" style=\"width:600px;max-width:100%;display:block;margin-top:24px;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e","brand":"XPart Supply Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"OEM","offer_id":51965886103841,"sku":"WR01F04788","price":82.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/GE_Refrigerator_Water_Filter_XWFE_Fix_Filter_Rejection_Warning_Light_Won_t_Reset_or_Bad_Water_Taste.png?v=1780198773","url":"https:\/\/xpartsupply.com\/products\/xwfe-ge-refrigerator-water-filter-oem","provider":"XPart Supply Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}