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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSRN25FRSS01 (EDR3RXD1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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KSRN25FRSS01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the KSR run. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.
The recurring owner notes: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. The KSR prefix is the tell: KSR on this badge family usually means side-by-side chassis stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Suffix 01 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.
KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you
Catalog shorthand: 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 KSRN25FRSS01 falls around 2005-2009; 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.
KSRN25FRSS01 filter questions
KSRN25FRSS01 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 KSRN25FRSS01 manual maps the control by panel type.
KSRN25FRSS01 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?
No cap needed — the EDR3RXD1 bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.
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 KSRN25FRSS01?
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
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