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Water Filter for the Whirlpool WRF560SFYW04 (EDR2RXD2)
✓ 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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WRF560SFYW04 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The WRF560SFYW04 carries its water filter top-left of the fresh-food compartment in most French-door layouts, away from the door bins, a spot that survives trim changes across the WRF run. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.
Before you click buy, two things: 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 WRF in WRF560SFYW04 is doing real work: Whirlpool uses it across the French-door bottom-freezer range, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts catalog. The 04 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.
WRF vs WRS — what the prefix tells you
The catalog pairs WRF with WRS, and the split matters at order time: French-door bottom-freezer builds carry WRF; side-by-side builds carry WRS. Filter-wise the two lines converge on one cartridge family. One more anchor for the parts search: the EDR2RXD2 cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike.
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.
WRF560SFYW04 filter questions
Whirlpool WRF560SFYW04: how do I clear the change-filter light?
With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the WRF560SFYW04 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.
WRF560SFYW04 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
You can, but unfiltered — the EDR2RXD2 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Whirlpool 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 EDR2RXD2 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 WRF560SFYW04?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR2RXD2 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 EDR2RXD2 | RECOMMENDEDEDR2RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → |
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