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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSCS25FVSS03 (EDR3RXD1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
🇺🇸 Ships from Indiana
Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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KSCS25FVSS03 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, a spot that survives trim changes across the KSC run. It is a twist-lock bay: a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.
Two quirks worth knowing before you order: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. The KSC in KSCS25FVSS03 is doing real work: the KSC tag is how the catalog sorts side-by-side variant machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. That trailing 03 is the revision counter: KSC chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.
KSC vs KSR — what the prefix tells you
KSC versus KSR is the first fork in the parts catalog: side-by-side variant on the KSC side, side-by-side chassis on the KSR side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. The KSCS25FVSS03 decodes to about 2008-2012 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.
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.
KSCS25FVSS03 filter questions
How do I reset the filter light on the KitchenAid KSCS25FVSS03?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KSCS25FVSS03 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Can I run the KitchenAid KSCS25FVSS03 with no cartridge installed?
You can, but unfiltered — the EDR3RXD1 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 EDR3RXD1 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 KSCS25FVSS03?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR3RXD1 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 EDR3RXD1 | RECOMMENDEDEDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | EDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | EDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 | $44.97 | $80.94 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | 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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