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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KRFC704FPS01 (EDR2RXD2)
✓ 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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KRFC704FPS01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The KRFC704FPS01 carries its water filter in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the KRF run. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.
Field notes: 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 KRF in KRFC704FPS01 is doing real work: KRF is KitchenAid’s own coding for French-door bottom-freezer machines, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. Suffix 01 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.
KRF vs KSR — what the prefix tells you
KRF versus KSR is the first fork in the parts catalog: French-door bottom-freezer against side-by-side chassis, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. The KRFC704FPS01 decodes to about 2016-2020 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.
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.
KRFC704FPS01 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a KitchenAid KRFC704FPS01?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the KRFC704FPS01 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
Will the KitchenAid KRFC704FPS01 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the KRFC704FPS01 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 KRFC704FPS01?
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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