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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KFFS20EYWH04 (EDR2RXD2)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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KFFS20EYWH04 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the KFFS20EYWH04 in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.
Field notes: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. One more anchor for the parts search: the KFFS20EYWH04 shares its water path with the whole EDR2RXD2 generation — the cartridge is the common denominator, not the door count. That trailing 04 is the revision counter: refrigerator chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.
Reading the KFFS20EYWH04 model code — what the digits tell you
Catalog convention puts the KFFS20EYWH04 near 2011 to 2015 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only. The model code varies with trim, but the parts logic does not: whatever the door count, the cartridge answer for this chassis is the EDR2RXD2 family.
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.
KFFS20EYWH04 filter questions
KFFS20EYWH04 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 KFFS20EYWH04 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Is a bypass plug required for the KFFS20EYWH04 when the cartridge is removed?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the KFFS20EYWH04 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 KFFS20EYWH04?
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
| Cartridge | OEM EDR2RXD2 | RECOMMENDEDEDR2RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → |
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