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KFFS20EYMS00

Exact-Fit Model Guide

Water Filter for the KitchenAid KFFS20EYMS00 (EDR2RXD2)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR2RXD2 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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KFFS20EYMS00 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

KFFS20EYMS00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2011-2015

FILTER LOCATION

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

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 2 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

kffs20eyms, kffs20eyms01, kffs20eyms02, kffs20eyms04

KFFS20EYMS00 · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 2 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2011-2015

Also branded askffs20eyms, kffs20eyms01, kffs20eyms02, kffs20eyms04

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KFFS20EYMS00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR2RXD2 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KFFS20EYMS00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the KFFS20EYMS00 in the fresh-food compartment, placement dependent on the dispenser package, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. Mechanically the KFFS20EYMS00 uses a twist-in cartridge: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is this chassis drinks from the EDR2RXD2 family, one of the most cross-referenced cartridges in the KitchenAid catalog. Read the 00 ending as a revision marker — KitchenAid used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR2RXD2 bay.

Reading the KFFS20EYMS00 model code — what the digits tell you

The KFFS20EYMS00 code suggests roughly 2011-2015 production — approximately right, which is all a parts search needs. Filter logic on this chassis: fit charts key on the EDR2RXD2 cartridge family rather than the door configuration, so trim differences never change the order.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the KFFS20EYMS00

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

KFFS20EYMS00 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the KitchenAid KFFS20EYMS00?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the KFFS20EYMS00 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

KitchenAid KFFS20EYMS00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No bypass needed: the EDR2RXD2 bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 EDR2RXD2 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 KFFS20EYMS00?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR2RXD2 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 EDR2RXD2 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR2RXD2. 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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