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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSCS25INBL01 (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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KSCS25INBL01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: 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 the KSCS25INBL01 uses a twist-in cartridge: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Practical notes from the install forums: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. KSC reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: count on KSC to place this unit among side-by-side variant builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. Suffix 01 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.
KSC vs KSR — what the prefix tells you
The KSC/KSR pair divides this family by layout — Chassis first: side-by-side variant (KSC) versus side-by-side chassis (KSR). The shared cartridge line covers both without adaptation. What pins the parts choice down is the media line: this chassis drinks from the EDR3RXD1 family, one of the most cross-referenced cartridges in the KitchenAid catalog.
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.
KSCS25INBL01 filter questions
KSCS25INBL01 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the KSCS25INBL01 manual maps the control by panel type.
Can I run the KitchenAid KSCS25INBL01 with no cartridge installed?
No bypass needed: the EDR3RXD1 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 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 KSCS25INBL01?
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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