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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KBFS20EVMS00 (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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KBFS20EVMS00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it top of the fresh-food cavity, above the crisper in most bottom-freezer layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.
Field notes: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. One prefix, one chassis family: it usually marks a bottom-freezer layout, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts line. The 00 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.
KBF vs KFI — what the prefix tells you
KBF or KFI: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. KBF machines are bottom-freezer; KFI machines are French-door. Both draw from the same cartridge line, which is why fit charts list them together. Model-code reading puts the KBFS20EVMS00 at roughly 2008 to 2012 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee.
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.
KBFS20EVMS00 filter questions
KBFS20EVMS00 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KBFS20EVMS00 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Will the KitchenAid KBFS20EVMS00 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
No — run it empty if you like; the EDR4RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.
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 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 KBFS20EVMS00?
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 → |
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