Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSCS23INWH01 (EDR3RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR3RXD1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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KSCS23INWH01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

—

FILTER LOCATION

behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 3 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

kscs23inwh00

KSCS23INWH01 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbehind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 3 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Also branded askscs23inwh00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for KSCS23INWH01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR3RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSCS23INWH01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The KSCS23INWH01 carries its water filter behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the KSC run. Mechanically the KSCS23INWH01 uses a twist-in cartridge: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.

Owners of the KSCS23INWH01 report the same friction points: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. The badge reads KSCS23INWH01, but the chassis reads KSC: in this catalog KSC is the side-by-side variant marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. The -01 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR3RXD1 bay.

KSC vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

The KSC/KSR pair divides this family by layout — side-by-side variant against side-by-side chassis, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the EDR3RXD1 line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style.

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.

KSCS23INWH01 filter questions

Filter light reset on the KitchenAid KSCS23INWH01 — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KSCS23INWH01 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Does the KitchenAid KSCS23INWH01 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

You can, but unfiltered — the EDR3RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.

Are off-brand filters safe for a KitchenAid 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 EDR3RXD1 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 KSCS23INWH01?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR3RXD1 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

OEM EDR3RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR3RXD1. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

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