Water Filter for the Kenmore KSCS25FKSS00 (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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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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KSCS25FKSS00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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KSCS25FKSS00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

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 KSCS25FKSS00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSCS25FKSS00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The KSCS25FKSS00 carries its water filter bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: in this catalog KSC is the side-by-side variant marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. Read the 00 ending as a revision marker — Kenmore used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR5RXD1 bay.

KSC vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

The catalog pairs KSC with KSR, and the split matters at order time: KSC marks side-by-side variant builds and KSR marks side-by-side chassis builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. Model-code reading puts the KSCS25FKSS00 at roughly 2001-2005 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee.

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.

KSCS25FKSS00 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Kenmore KSCS25FKSS00 — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the KSCS25FKSS00 manual maps the control by panel type.

Kenmore KSCS25FKSS00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — the EDR5RXD1 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 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 KSCS25FKSS00?

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

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