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Water Filter for the Kenmore KFIS29BBWH01 (EDR2RXD2)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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KFIS29BBWH01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. It is a twist-lock bay: a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.
Field notes: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. The badge reads KFIS29BBWH01, but the chassis reads KFI: it usually places the machine in the French-door family, a strong hint at the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. Read the 01 ending as a revision marker — Kenmore used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR2RXD2 bay.
KFI vs KBF — what the prefix tells you
Catalog shorthand: split by cabinet mission (French-door versus bottom-freezer), joined by cartridge line — that is the KFI/KBF story. Working from the model code, the KFIS29BBWH01 lands somewhere around 2013-2017; treat the window as approximate.
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.
KFIS29BBWH01 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Kenmore KFIS29BBWH01?
Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the KFIS29BBWH01 owner’s manual page for filter status.
Is a bypass plug required for the KFIS29BBWH01 when the cartridge is removed?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the KFIS29BBWH01 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 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 KFIS29BBWH01?
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.
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