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Water Filter for the Whirlpool WRF560SMYM01 (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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WRF560SMYM01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the WRF560SMYM01 upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers, the same estate every French-door bottom-freezer refrigerator in this family uses. It is a twist-lock bay: the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.
The recurring owner notes: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. The WRF prefix is the tell: Whirlpool built these as French-door bottom-freezer machines, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies, including where the dispenser feed runs. That trailing 01 is the revision counter: WRF chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.
WRF vs WRS — what the prefix tells you
Two prefixes, two missions: Ordering by prefix works because WRF means French-door bottom-freezer and WRS means side-by-side in this catalog — and the cartridge pool overlaps both. One more anchor for the parts search: the EDR2RXD2 media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from.
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.
WRF560SMYM01 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Whirlpool WRF560SMYM01?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the WRF560SMYM01 manual maps the control by panel type.
Can I run the Whirlpool WRF560SMYM01 with no cartridge installed?
No — the EDR2RXD2 bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.
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 WRF560SMYM01?
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.
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