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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KRFC704FBS00 (EDR2RXD2)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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KRFC704FBS00 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, the same estate every French-door bottom-freezer refrigerator in this family uses. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.
The small print owners learn the hard way: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. The badge reads KRFC704FBS00, but the chassis reads KRF: KitchenAid uses it across the French-door bottom-freezer range, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts catalog. The 00 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
The KRF/KSR pair divides this family by layout — KRF machines are French-door bottom-freezer; KSR machines are side-by-side chassis. Both draw from the same cartridge line, which is why fit charts list them together. Model-code reading puts the KRFC704FBS00 at roughly 2016 to 2020 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee.
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.
KRFC704FBS00 filter questions
KRFC704FBS00 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the KRFC704FBS00 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Will the KitchenAid KRFC704FBS00 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
No cap needed — the EDR2RXD2 bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.
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 KRFC704FBS00?
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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