Water Filter for the Kenmore KSCS25FKBL01 (EDR5RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR5RXD1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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KSCS25FKBL01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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KSCS25FKBL01 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbehind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2001-2005

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSCS25FKBL01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSCS25FKBL01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The KSCS25FKBL01 carries its water filter behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically the KSCS25FKBL01 uses a twist-in cartridge: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

The recurring owner notes: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. KSC reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: KSC typically codes for side-by-side variant machines in this catalog, 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.

KSC vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

The KSC prefix sits next to KSR in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: side-by-side variant against side-by-side chassis, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. The KSCS25FKBL01 code suggests roughly 2001 to 2005 production — approximately right, which is all a parts search needs.

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.

KSCS25FKBL01 filter questions

Clearing the filter status light on a Kenmore KSCS25FKBL01?

With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the KSCS25FKBL01 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.

Running the KSCS25FKBL01 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

No cap needed — the EDR5RXD1 bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.

Are off-brand filters safe for a Kenmore 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 EDR5RXD1 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 KSCS25FKBL01?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR5RXD1 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 EDR5RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR5RXD1. 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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