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Water Filter for the Kenmore KFIS27CXWH0 (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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KFIS27CXWH0 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the KFIS27CXWH0, the cartridge upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers, the same estate every French-door refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.
Practical notes from the install forums: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. The badge reads KFIS27CXWH0, but the chassis reads KFI: it usually marks a French-door layout, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts line. Finish codes such as H0 change the look, not the plumbing — order the cartridge by model, ignore the finish letter.
KFI vs KBF — what the prefix tells you
Know your KFI from your KBF and the cartridge question halves: KFI answers to French-door; KBF answers to bottom-freezer; the water-filter answer is shared. The KFIS27CXWH0 code suggests roughly 2010 to 2014 production — approximately right, which is all a parts search needs.
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.
KFIS27CXWH0 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the KFIS27CXWH0?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the KFIS27CXWH0 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
Will the Kenmore KFIS27CXWH0 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
You can, but unfiltered — the EDR4RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.
Are off-brand filters safe for a Kenmore 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 KFIS27CXWH0?
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.
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