Water Filter for the KitchenAid KRFF305ESS00-2 (EDR4RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR4RXD1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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KRFF305ESS00-2 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2015-2019

FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 4 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

krff305ess02

KRFF305ESS00-2 · Quick Facts

Filter locationinside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 4 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2015-2019

Also branded askrff305ess02

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for KRFF305ESS00-2. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR4RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KRFF305ESS00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, the same estate every French-door bottom-freezer refrigerator in this family uses. It is a twist-lock bay: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Field notes: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. The KRF prefix is the tell: KRF marks the French-door bottom-freezer line in KitchenAid’s catalog, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. The -00 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR4RXD1 bay.

KRF vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

The KRF prefix sits next to KSR in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: KRF marks French-door bottom-freezer builds and KSR marks side-by-side chassis builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. The KRFF305ESS00 was built across 2015-2019 on the official record, which brackets the cartridge generation you are shopping for.

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.

KRFF305ESS00 filter questions

Filter light reset on the KitchenAid KRFF305ESS00 — how?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the KRFF305ESS00 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

KitchenAid KRFF305ESS00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — the EDR4RXD1 bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

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 KRFF305ESS00?

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

OEM EDR4RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR4RXD1. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

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