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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSSS42QKX00 (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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KSSS42QKX00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically the KSSS42QKX00 uses a twist-in cartridge: the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.
Order-day practicalities: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. The badge reads KSSS42QKX00, but the chassis reads KSS: KSS on this badge family usually means side-by-side stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Revision 00 changed trim details, not the water circuit; order with confidence by model stem.
KSS vs the rest of the catalog — what the prefix tells you
Same parts shelf, two cabinet missions — Chassis first: side-by-side (KSS) versus the neighboring layout (the rest of the catalog). The shared cartridge line covers both without adaptation. Working from the model code, the KSSS42QKX00 lands somewhere around 2001 to 2005; treat the window as approximate.
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.
KSSS42QKX00 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Kenmore KSSS42QKX00?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the KSSS42QKX00 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
Is a bypass plug required for the KSSS42QKX00 when the cartridge is removed?
No bypass needed: the EDR5RXD1 bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Kenmore 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 KSSS42QKX00?
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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