How to Replace the Water Filter in a Gaggenau Refrigerator
Changing the water filter in a refrigerator is an important maintenance task that shouldn’t be overlooked. Fortunately, it’s an easy task to perform. To ensure odor and contaminant-free water and ice, simply follow the manufacturer's advice: change the water filter every 6 months or sooner if you notice a decrease in water flow.
Gaggenau offers a wide variety of refrigerators, and the water filters used vary by model. Learning how to change the water filter in your Gaggenau refrigerator will depend on the refrigerator style you have, the location of the water filter in your refrigerator, and the filter part number. If you’re unsure what filter goes in your Gaggenau refrigerator, use the filter finder in our Gaggenau refrigerator water filter collection.
The tables below lists the Gaggenau water filter part numbers by refrigerator style, with links to step-by-step instruction videos. Read on to learn how to replace the water filter in your refrigerator.
How to change the water filter in a Gaggenau side-by-side refrigerator
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDR4RXD1 | Open tray and twist out | Inside top-right | How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter |
How to change the water filter in a Gaggenau French 3-door refrigerator
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDR4RXD1 | Open tray and twist out | Inside top-right | How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter |
Step-by-step instructions by Gaggenau water filter part number
How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter
The twist-to-remove Gaggenau water filter is EDR4RXD1.
Release the locking tab and lower the cover of the tray.
Twist the filter to the left until it stops, then pull it out.
Insert the new filter and twist it to the right until it stops.
Close the tray’s cover.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.
Installing and replacing an external in-line water filter
If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can add one in the water line behind the refrigerator. See how easy it is to install or replace an inline water filter using Kenmore part number 3844609 or 3844709.
Looking for DIY repair advice to fix a problem with your refrigerator? Check out our refrigerator repair help page for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, error codes and repair guides.
If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video How Do You Remove a Stuck Water Filter.
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