Water Filter for the Crosley CS22AFXKQ03 (EDR5RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR5RXD1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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CS22AFXKQ03 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

cs22afxkq00, cs22afxkq01, cs22afxkq04, cs22afxkq05, cs22afxkq06

CS22AFXKQ03 · Quick Facts

Filter locationinside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2001-2005

Also branded ascs22afxkq00, cs22afxkq01, cs22afxkq04, cs22afxkq05, cs22afxkq06

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for CS22AFXKQ03. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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CS22AFXKQ03 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it inside the fresh-food cavity, position varying with dispenser spec — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. It is a twist-lock bay: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Field notes: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. The constant across every trim of this machine is the cartridge line — the EDR5RXD1 media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from. Read the 03 ending as a revision marker — Crosley used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR5RXD1 bay.

Reading the CS22AFXKQ03 model code — what the digits tell you

Catalog convention puts the CS22AFXKQ03 near 2001-2005 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only. One generation, one cartridge: the EDR5RXD1 cartridge is the one constant across the model run.

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.

CS22AFXKQ03 filter questions

Crosley CS22AFXKQ03: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the CS22AFXKQ03 manual maps the control by panel type.

Will the Crosley CS22AFXKQ03 dispense water without a filter cartridge?

Nothing to buy — the EDR5RXD1 housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.

Are off-brand filters safe for a Crosley 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 EDR5RXD1 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 CS22AFXKQ03?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR5RXD1 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 EDR5RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR5RXD1. 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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