How often should I change a Miele fridge filter?

Every 6 months for the KWF 1000 IntensiveClear water filter, the most common Miele water filter here. Each model page shows the interval for its own water filter.

What happens if I don't change the water filter?

Flow from the dispenser slows and chlorine taste and odour come back as the carbon saturates; the fridge itself keeps working.

Does Miele make a compatible fridge filter?

Miele makes the genuine fridge filter. Compatible fridge filters for Miele models are made by other companies to the same shape and flow rate, and Australian sellers we track list both; each part page shows the genuine and compatible prices side by side and the certifications we could confirm.

Miele fridge water filter

Which water filter each of the 6 Miele fridges sold in Australia takes, with dated prices from 2 Australian sellers, genuine and compatible side by side.

Most take the KWF 1000 (6 of 6 models), from $18.99. Check yours below.

Compatible · eBay AU$18.99 Genuine · Miele Australia$205.00 All 2 sellers

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KWF 1000 IntensiveClear water filtertakes KWF 1000

How to change your Miele fridge filter

Steps for the KWF 1000 IntensiveClear water filter (KWF 1000), the water filter 6 Miele models take. Change it every 6 months.

How to Change the Water Filter on a Miele MasterCool Fridge · Miele USA (official)

1Press the filter cap in and turn it 180° anti-clockwise, then pull the old cartridge out. Take care: air in the line can make water gush.
2Take the cap off the old cartridge, unwrap the new one and fit the cap to it.
3Push the new cartridge straight into the opening and turn the cap 180° clockwise until it is horizontal.
4Confirm the filter change in the control panel, and throw out the ice made in the next 24 hours.

Turn off the filter light

After fitting, confirm that the filter has been changed in the control panel; the change-filter reminder keeps flashing until you do (KF 1911 Vi manual).

Get a reminder when your Miele fridge filter is due

Most Miele models here change it every 6 months. One email two weeks before, no newsletter. Type the model from the sticker and we set the date for that model.

Common questions

How often should I change a Miele fridge filter?: Every 6 months for the KWF 1000 IntensiveClear water filter, the most common Miele water filter here. Each model page shows the interval for its own water filter.
What happens if I don't change the water filter?: Flow from the dispenser slows and chlorine taste and odour come back as the carbon saturates; the fridge itself keeps working.
Does Miele make a compatible fridge filter?: Miele makes the genuine fridge filter. Compatible fridge filters for Miele models are made by other companies to the same shape and flow rate, and Australian sellers we track list both; each part page shows the genuine and compatible prices side by side and the certifications we could confirm.
How do I reset the filter light on a Miele fridge?: After fitting, confirm that the filter has been changed in the control panel; the change-filter reminder keeps flashing until you do (KF 1911 Vi manual).

All 6 Miele fridges we list, A to Z

Brand names describe compatibility only; FitMatch is independent of Miele. Fitment sources are recorded on every model page.