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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KRFC300ESS01 (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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KRFC300ESS01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a twist-lock bay: look for the index lugs, offer the cartridge, and rotate until they disappear into the housing.
Before you click buy, two things: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. One prefix, one chassis family: the KRF run is KitchenAid’s French-door bottom-freezer series; across the run, the filter bay is one of the constants. The 01 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.
KRF vs KSR — what the prefix tells you
Know your KRF from your KSR and the cartridge question halves: French-door bottom-freezer on the KRF side, side-by-side chassis on the KSR side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. The listed build window for the KRFC300ESS01 is 2015 to 2019, per the official record — the bracket that matters for cartridge generation.
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.
KRFC300ESS01 filter questions
KitchenAid KRFC300ESS01: how do I clear the change-filter light?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the KRFC300ESS01 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
Will the KitchenAid KRFC300ESS01 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 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 KRFC300ESS01?
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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