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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSSS48QKX00 (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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KSSS48QKX00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The KSSS48QKX00 carries its water filter in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, the same estate every side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically the KSSS48QKX00 uses a twist-in cartridge: look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.
Owners of the KSSS48QKX00 report the same friction points: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: generally a side-by-side machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. That trailing 00 is the revision counter: KSS chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.
KSS vs the rest of the catalog — what the prefix tells you
Catalog shorthand: KSS answers to side-by-side; the rest of the catalog answers to the neighboring layout; the water-filter answer is shared. The KSSS48QKX00 decodes to about 2001 to 2005 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.
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.
KSSS48QKX00 filter questions
How to reset the water filter indicator: Kenmore KSSS48QKX00?
Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the KSSS48QKX00 owner’s manual page for filter status.
Is a bypass plug required for the KSSS48QKX00 when the cartridge is removed?
You can, but unfiltered — the EDR5RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
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 KSSS48QKX00?
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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