Water Filter for the Whirlpool DACOR-EF36BNDF (EDR4RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR4RXD1 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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DACOR-EF36BNDF · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2016-2020

FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 4 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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DACOR-EF36BNDF · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 4 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2016-2020

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for DACOR-EF36BNDF. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR4RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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DACOR-EF36BNDF specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, the same estate every refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.

Owners of the DACOR-EF36BNDF report the same friction points: 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. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the EDR4RXD1 cartridge family is what every fit listing for this chassis resolves to, OEM and certified alternative alike. The DF tail marks finish variants of one chassis; the filter bay is shared across the entire finish range.

Reading the DACOR-EF36BNDF model code — what the digits tell you

The DACOR-EF36BNDF code suggests roughly 2016-2020 production — approximately right, which is all a parts search needs. Cross-checking by chassis pays off here: the EDR4RXD1 cartridge is the one constant across the model run.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the DACOR-EF36BNDF (EDR4RXD1 bay)

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.

DACOR-EF36BNDF filter questions

Filter light reset on the Dacor DACOR-EF36BNDF — how?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the DACOR-EF36BNDF owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

DACOR-EF36BNDF with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

No cap needed — the EDR4RXD1 bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.

Are off-brand filters safe for a Dacor 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 DACOR-EF36BNDF?

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

OEM EDR4RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR4RXD1. 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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