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Water Filter for the Maytag MFI2670XEM0 (EDR4RXD1)
✓ 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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MFI2670XEM0 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically the MFI2670XEM0 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.
Practical notes from the install forums: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. The badge reads MFI2670XEM0, but the chassis reads MFI: count on MFI to place this unit among French-door builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. The M0 ending is a finish code — color and handle options, not mechanical ones. Every finish of this chassis takes the same cartridge.
MFI vs MSD — what the prefix tells you
Know your MFI from your MSD and the cartridge question halves: The door count differs — French-door against side-by-side — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. Working from the model code, the MFI2670XEM0 lands somewhere around 2010 to 2014; 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.
MFI2670XEM0 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Maytag MFI2670XEM0?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the MFI2670XEM0 manual maps the control by panel type.
Is a bypass plug required for the MFI2670XEM0 when the cartridge is removed?
You can, but unfiltered — the EDR4RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Maytag 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 EDR4RXD1 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 MFI2670XEM0?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR4RXD1 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
| Cartridge | OEM EDR4RXD1 | RECOMMENDEDUKF8001 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | EDR4RXD1 EveryDrop Filter 4 Replacement · 1-Pack – ClearFit | UKF8001 Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 | $17.99 | $44.97 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
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