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Water Filter for the Jenn-air JFC2070KRW11 (EDR4RXD1)
✓ 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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JFC2070KRW11 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. The seat is a twist-in design — a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.
The recurring owner notes: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: JFC on this badge family usually means French-door stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Revision 11 changed trim details, not the water circuit; order with confidence by model stem.
JFC vs JFX — what the prefix tells you
Same mission, different eras: JFC and JFX both mean French-door here — order by chassis code and the cartridge sorts itself out. The JFC2070KRW11 decodes to about 2001-2005 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.
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.
JFC2070KRW11 filter questions
Filter light reset on the Jenn-Air JFC2070KRW11 — how?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the JFC2070KRW11 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
Is a bypass plug required for the JFC2070KRW11 when the cartridge is removed?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the JFC2070KRW11 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Jenn-Air 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 JFC2070KRW11?
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
| Cartridge | OEM EDR4RXD1 | RECOMMENDEDUKF8001 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | EDR4RXD1 EveryDrop Filter 4 Replacement · 1-Pack – ClearFit | UKF8001 Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 | $17.99 | $44.97 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
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