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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSCS25INBL00 (EDR3RXD1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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KSCS25INBL00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the KSCS25INBL00 at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, the same estate every side-by-side variant refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.
Before you click buy, two things: 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. KSC reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: generally a side-by-side variant machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. The two-digit 00 tail is revision bookkeeping. Badge position and shelf trim moved around; the bay geometry did not.
KSC vs KSR — what the prefix tells you
Know your KSC from your KSR and the cartridge question halves: KSC answers to side-by-side variant; KSR answers to side-by-side chassis; the water-filter answer is shared. Under the cabinet differences one thing holds: the EDR3RXD1 media line; that is the anchor every compatible listing hangs from.
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.
KSCS25INBL00 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the KSCS25INBL00?
Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the KSCS25INBL00 owner’s manual page for filter status.
KSCS25INBL00 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
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 KSCS25INBL00?
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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