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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSRK22ILBL02 (EDR5RXD1)
✓ 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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KSRK22ILBL02 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The KSRK22ILBL02 carries its water filter 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. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.
Field notes: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. The KSR in KSRK22ILBL02 is doing real work: KSR typically codes for side-by-side chassis machines in this catalog, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. The 02 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.
KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you
The KSR prefix sits next to KTR in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: side-by-side chassis against top-freezer, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. By model-code convention the KSRK22ILBL02 falls around 2002 to 2006; treat the dates as a working estimate, not record.
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.
KSRK22ILBL02 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a KitchenAid KSRK22ILBL02?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KSRK22ILBL02 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Will the KitchenAid KSRK22ILBL02 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
No — run it empty if you like; the EDR5RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.
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 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 KSRK22ILBL02?
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.
Every filter that fits your fridge
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