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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSRA25ILSS03 (EDR5RXD1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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KSRA25ILSS03 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, a spot that survives trim changes across the KSR run. It is a twist-lock bay: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Field notes: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. The KSR prefix is the tell: the KSR tag is how the catalog sorts side-by-side chassis machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. Read the 03 ending as a revision marker — KitchenAid used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR5RXD1 bay.
KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you
Catalog shorthand: KSR answers to side-by-side chassis; KTR answers to top-freezer; the water-filter answer is shared. Model-code reading puts the KSRA25ILSS03 at roughly 2002-2006 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee.
Swap it in 5 minutes
- Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
- Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
- Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
- Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.
What this filter takes out of your water
| What it targets | Standard that covers it |
|---|---|
| Chlorine taste & odor | NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects |
| Particulates, Class I | NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment |
| Lead | NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects |
| Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia) | NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial |
| PFOA & PFOS | NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge |
Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.
KSRA25ILSS03 filter questions
KitchenAid KSRA25ILSS03: how do I clear the change-filter light?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the KSRA25ILSS03 manual maps the control by panel type.
Running the KSRA25ILSS03 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the KSRA25ILSS03 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
Are off-brand filters safe for a KitchenAid refrigerator?
Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.
Why is the OEM EDR5RXD1 cartridge so much more expensive?
Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.
How often should I replace the filter in my KSRA25ILSS03?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR5RXD1 class cartridges all share that service interval.
Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?
No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.
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