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KRFF507ESS01

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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KRFF507ESS01 (EDR2RXD2)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR2RXD2 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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KRFF507ESS01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2015-2019

FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 2 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

krff507ess00

KRFF507ESS01 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 2 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2015-2019

Also branded askrff507ess00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

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Verified fit for KRFF507ESS01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR2RXD2 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KRFF507ESS01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the KRFF507ESS01, the cartridge in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: 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. The KRF prefix is the tell: KRF is KitchenAid’s French-door bottom-freezer designation proper, and the service literature files every one of these under the same cartridge line. The two-digit 01 tail is revision bookkeeping. Badge position and shelf trim moved around; the bay geometry did not.

KRF vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

The KRF/KSR pair divides this family by layout — 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. Working from the model code, the KRFF507ESS01 lands somewhere around 2015-2019; treat the window as approximate.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the water filter in the KRFF507ESS01 (EDR2RXD2 bay)

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.

KRFF507ESS01 filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: KitchenAid KRFF507ESS01?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KRFF507ESS01 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Running the KRFF507ESS01 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

No — run it empty if you like; the EDR2RXD2 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 KRFF507ESS01?

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.

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OEM EDR2RXD2 cartridge

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