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KSCS25FKWH01

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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSCS25FKWH01 (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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KSCS25FKWH01 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

KSCS25FKWH01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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KSCS25FKWH01 · Quick Facts

Filter locationat the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear

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:

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Verified fit for KSCS25FKWH01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSCS25FKWH01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, a spot that survives trim changes across the KSC run. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: the ears on the cartridge neck are the guide — line them up, lift into the seat, and quarter-turn home.

Practical notes from the install forums: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. The badge reads KSCS25FKWH01, but the chassis reads KSC: generally a side-by-side variant machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. The -01 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR5RXD1 bay.

KSC vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

Know your KSC from your KSR and the cartridge question halves: The side-by-side variant/side-by-side chassis split tracks the KSC/KSR prefixes — cartridge fit follows the water path, not the label on the door. Working from the model code, the KSCS25FKWH01 lands somewhere around 2001-2005; treat the window as approximate.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the KSCS25FKWH01

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

KSCS25FKWH01 filter questions

KSCS25FKWH01 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the KSCS25FKWH01 manual documents the button for each panel variant.

KSCS25FKWH01 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

No bypass needed: the EDR5RXD1 bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 KSCS25FKWH01?

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.

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OEM EDR5RXD1 cartridge

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