Home › Refrigerator Water Filters › Whirlpool › KTRP22EMBL02
Water Filter for the Kenmore KTRP22EMBL02 (EDR6D1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
🇺🇸 Ships from Indiana
Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
✓
KTRP22EMBL02 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The KTRP22EMBL02 carries its water filter upper back of the fresh-food compartment in most top-freezer layouts that carry a dispenser, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. The seat is a twist-in design — no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
The small print owners learn the hard way: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. The badge reads KTRP22EMBL02, but the chassis reads KTR: the KTR tag is how the catalog sorts top-freezer machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. The 02 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.
KTR vs KSR — what the prefix tells you
KTR or KSR: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. Ordering by prefix works because KTR means top-freezer and KSR means side-by-side chassis in this catalog — and the cartridge pool overlaps both. Working from the model code, the KTRP22EMBL02 lands somewhere around 2003 to 2007; 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.
KTRP22EMBL02 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Kenmore KTRP22EMBL02?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the KTRP22EMBL02 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
Running the KTRP22EMBL02 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
No bypass needed: the EDR6D1 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 EDR6D1 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 KTRP22EMBL02?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR6D1 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.
Every filter that fits your fridge
This bay takes the OEM EDR6D1. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.
Check every filter that fits →This filter expires six months from today
Your HVAC filter is probably on a different cycle. Track them all in one place.
months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
Free tool · tracks fridge + HVAC + whole-house · auto-refill optional
More models using this filter
Related guides
POPULAR GUIDE
How to change a Whirlpool refrigerator water filter
Every Filter 1–6 bay location — including the door-mounted bays on WRX models, with door-open angles and cap-release quirks. — read the guide →
POPULAR GUIDE
How to reset your Whirlpool filter light
Filter 1–6 indicator maps showing which key actually clears the light on your panel. — read the guide →
WATER PROBLEM GUIDE
Does your fridge filter remove fluoride?
What EDR1RXD1-class carbon blocks actually take out — and the systems that do remove fluoride. — read the guide →