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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KBFS25ETSS01 (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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KBFS25ETSS01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the KBFS25ETSS01 top of the fresh-food cavity, above the crisper in most bottom-freezer layouts, the same estate every bottom-freezer refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.
Before you click buy, two things: 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. KBF reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: KBF typically codes for bottom-freezer machines in this catalog, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. The two-digit 01 tail is revision bookkeeping. Badge position and shelf trim moved around; the bay geometry did not.
KBF vs KFI — what the prefix tells you
The catalog pairs KBF with KFI, and the split matters at order time: bottom-freezer versus French-door. Both generations draw from the same cartridge pool, so the prefix is a fit-check, not a barrier. Model-code reading puts the KBFS25ETSS01 at roughly 2007 to 2011 — 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.
KBFS25ETSS01 filter questions
KitchenAid KBFS25ETSS01: how do I clear the change-filter light?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the KBFS25ETSS01 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
Is a bypass plug required for the KBFS25ETSS01 when the cartridge is removed?
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 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 KBFS25ETSS01?
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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