Water Filter for the Kenmore KSCS25INWH01 (EDR3RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR3RXD1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed

🔧 5-min push-in swap

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KSCS25INWH01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

—

FILTER LOCATION

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

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 3 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

kscs25inwh00

KSCS25INWH01 · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 3 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Also branded askscs25inwh00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for KSCS25INWH01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR3RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSCS25INWH01 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 deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.

Practical notes from the install forums: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. Prefix literacy pays here: 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. The -01 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR3RXD1 bay.

KSC vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

Know your KSC from your KSR and the cartridge question halves: The door count differs — side-by-side variant against side-by-side chassis — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. One more anchor for the parts search: 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.

KSCS25INWH01 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Kenmore KSCS25INWH01 — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the KSCS25INWH01 manual maps the control by panel type.

Is a bypass plug required for the KSCS25INWH01 when the cartridge is removed?

The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the KSCS25INWH01 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.

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 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 KSCS25INWH01?

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

OEM EDR3RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR3RXD1. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

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