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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KRFF507EBL00 (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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KRFF507EBL00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the KRFF507EBL00 inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. It is a twist-lock bay: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Order-day practicalities: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. KRF is not a trim code, it is a chassis statement: it places the machine in KitchenAid’s French-door bottom-freezer family, which pins down the cartridge line, the reset behavior, and the service documentation worth consulting. That trailing 00 is the revision counter: KRF chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.
KRF vs KSR — what the prefix tells you
The catalog pairs KRF with KSR, and the split matters at order time: The French-door bottom-freezer/side-by-side chassis split tracks the KRF/KSR prefixes — cartridge fit follows the water path, not the label on the door. Catalog convention puts the KRFF507EBL00 near 2015 to 2019 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only.
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.
KRFF507EBL00 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the KRFF507EBL00?
With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the KRFF507EBL00 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.
Running the KRFF507EBL00 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
You can, but unfiltered — the EDR2RXD2 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 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 KRFF507EBL00?
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 → |
This filter expires six months from today
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months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
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