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KSRS27ILBT03

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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSRS27ILBT03 (EDR5RXD1)

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KSRS27ILBT03 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

KSRS27ILBT03 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2002-2006

FILTER LOCATION

behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ksrs27ilbt00

KSRS27ILBT03 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbehind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2002-2006

Also branded asksrs27ilbt00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSRS27ILBT03. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSRS27ILBT03 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The KSRS27ILBT03 carries its water filter behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts, 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.

Before you click buy, two things: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. The KSR in KSRS27ILBT03 is doing real work: the KSR tag is how the catalog sorts side-by-side chassis machines — carry it into any fit checker and the right cartridge line follows. The 03 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

Two prefixes, two missions: KSR means side-by-side chassis, KTR means top-freezer. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. Catalog convention puts the KSRS27ILBT03 near 2002 to 2006 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the KSRS27ILBT03

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

KSRS27ILBT03 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Kenmore KSRS27ILBT03 — how?

With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the KSRS27ILBT03 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.

Does the Kenmore KSRS27ILBT03 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

You can, but unfiltered — the EDR5RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.

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 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 KSRS27ILBT03?

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.

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OEM EDR5RXD1 cartridge

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