Bertazzoni Freezers REPLACE FILTER Error: Ice filter near end of life
What Does Replace filter Mean? The Replace filter message appears on Bertazzoni freezer columns equipped with a built-in ice maker when the control board calculates that the water filter cartridge has processed approximately 70% of its rated volume. This is a scheduled maintenance prompt — the freezer is operating normally and ice production continues. Replacing […]
Quick Assessment
Answer to continue safely
Is it safe to keep using?
Yes. The freezer is fully safe to use. This is a proactive reminder with cartridge capacity remaining. Replace within the next few weeks for best ice quality.
Can I reset the code?
Yes. After installing a new cartridge, hold the Reset or Enter button on the control panel for 3 seconds to clear the reminder and restart the usage counter.
When to stop immediately?
Stop if you notice: Ice has an unusual taste or odour even with a fresh filter installed — the water supply line may require inspection.
Symptoms You May Notice
Ice cubes taste flat or carry a mild chlorine flavour
As the carbon filter media saturates, dissolved chlorine and trace contaminants pass through more freely. Ice produced toward the end of the filter's life may have a noticeably different taste compared to ice made with a fresh cartridge.
Ice maker output slows and cubes are smaller than usual
Increased flow restriction across the clogged filter reduces water pressure to the ice maker, resulting in undersized cubes or longer fill cycles that reduce overall daily ice production.
Replace filter notification appears on the control panel
The usage counter built into the control board triggers this reminder when approximately 30% of filter capacity remains, giving advance warning before the cartridge is fully exhausted.
Possible Causes
Filter cartridge at rated water-volume capacity
The standard cartridge for Bertazzoni ice-maker freezer columns has a rated volume of approximately 300 gallons. Once reached, activated carbon filtration efficiency declines and the reminder fires.
DIY PossibleUsage counter not reset after previous cartridge installation
If the counter was not reset when the last cartridge was replaced, the control board calculates the next interval from the previous reset point and may trigger a premature reminder even though the installed filter is still functional.
DIY PossibleSafe Checks You Can Do
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Replace the water filter cartridge
Locate the filter housing inside the freezer column (position varies by model — consult your user manual). Rotate the old cartridge counter-clockwise one quarter turn and pull out. Insert the new Bertazzoni-approved cartridge and turn clockwise to lock. Run the ice maker through one full cycle and discard the first batch.
Only use Bertazzoni-certified or NSF/ANSI 42-certified replacement cartridges. Third-party filters may not seat correctly.
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Reset the filter usage counter
Navigate to the Filter section of the Settings menu on the control panel and hold the Reset or Enter button for 3 seconds until the reminder clears and the counter returns to 100%.
The exact button sequence varies by model — refer to the "Water Filter" section of your Bertazzoni freezer column user manual.
When to Call a Professional
Contact a qualified technician if:
- Water leaks from the filter housing after cartridge replacement — the housing O-ring or housing body is damaged and requires a service call
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