Water Filter for the Whirlpool KSRP22FNSS00 (EDR5RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR5RXD1 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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KSRP22FNSS00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

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FILTER LOCATION

low on the fresh-food side or behind the base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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

Compatible cartridges verified for this model

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Verified fit for KSRP22FNSS00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSRP22FNSS00 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 deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. It is a twist-lock bay: a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.

Owners of the KSRP22FNSS00 report the same friction points: 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. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: KSR on this badge family usually means side-by-side chassis stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Suffix 00 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.

KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you

The KSR prefix sits next to KTR in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: KSR marks side-by-side chassis builds and KTR marks top-freezer builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. One more anchor for the parts search: this chassis drinks from the EDR5RXD1 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.

Filter light reset on the KitchenAid KSRP22FNSS00 — how?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KSRP22FNSS00 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

KitchenAid KSRP22FNSS00: bypass plug needed without a filter?

No — the EDR5RXD1 bay seals on the cartridge itself, so removing it just means unfiltered water until the next change, not a leak.

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 KSRP22FNSS00?

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

OEM EDR5RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR5RXD1. 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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