Water Filter for the Kenmore KSRS27ILSS03 (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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KSRS27ILSS03 · 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

ksrs27ilss00

KSRS27ILSS03 · 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 asksrs27ilss00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSRS27ILSS03. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSRS27ILSS03 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The KSRS27ILSS03 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. The seat is a twist-in design — offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Field notes: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. Decode the plate and the parts question answers 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 03 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.

KSR vs KTR — what the prefix tells you

The KSR/KTR pair divides this family by layout — split by cabinet mission (side-by-side chassis versus top-freezer), joined by cartridge line — that is the KSR/KTR story. Model-code reading puts the KSRS27ILSS03 at roughly 2002 to 2006 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee.

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.

KSRS27ILSS03 filter questions

Kenmore KSRS27ILSS03: how do I clear the change-filter light?

With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the KSRS27ILSS03 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.

Kenmore KSRS27ILSS03: bypass plug needed without a filter?

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 KSRS27ILSS03?

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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