Water Filter for the Whirlpool GT1SHWXPT00 (EDR6D1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR6D1 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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GT1SHWXPT00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2004-2008

FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 6 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

gt1shwxpt01, gt1shwxpt02

GT1SHWXPT00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 6 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2004-2008

Also branded asgt1shwxpt01, gt1shwxpt02

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for GT1SHWXPT00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR6D1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GT1SHWXPT00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. The seat is a twist-in design — seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

Practical notes from the install forums: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. One more anchor for the parts search: this chassis drinks from the EDR6D1 family, one of the most cross-referenced cartridges in the Whirlpool catalog. Revision 00 changed trim details, not the water circuit; order with confidence by model stem.

Reading the GT1SHWXPT00 model code — what the digits tell you

The GT1SHWXPT00 decodes to about 2004 to 2008 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify. Filter logic on this chassis: the same EDR6D1 family covers this chassis end to end.

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.

GT1SHWXPT00 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Whirlpool GT1SHWXPT00 — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the GT1SHWXPT00 manual maps the control by panel type.

Will the Whirlpool GT1SHWXPT00 dispense water without a filter cartridge?

You can, but unfiltered — the EDR6D1 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 EDR6D1 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 GT1SHWXPT00?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR6D1 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 EDR6D1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR6D1. 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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