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Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSSC36QTS02 (EDR3RXD1)
✓ 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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KSSC36QTS02 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the KSSC36QTS02, the cartridge low on the fresh-food side or behind the 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: 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 KSSC36QTS02 report the same friction points: carbon fines in the first pours are normal for a fresh bed, and the filter timer only restarts when you hold the reset. The KSS prefix is the tell: it usually marks a side-by-side layout, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts line. A -02 style suffix means running production revisions; filter fit stayed constant across the whole run.
KSS vs the rest of the catalog — what the prefix tells you
The KSS prefix sits next to the rest of the catalog in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: side-by-side against the neighboring layout, respectively. Filter bays rarely care — the media family carries over more often than not. Catalog convention puts the KSSC36QTS02 near 2007 to 2011 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only.
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.
KSSC36QTS02 filter questions
KSSC36QTS02 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 KSSC36QTS02 manual maps the control by panel type.
Running the KSSC36QTS02 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the KSSC36QTS02 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 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 KSSC36QTS02?
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
| Cartridge | OEM EDR3RXD1 | RECOMMENDEDEDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit | EDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 3-Pack – ClearFit | EDR3RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 6-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 | $44.97 | $80.94 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → | View & buy → | View & buy → |
This filter expires six months from today
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months until this filter should be replaced (200-gal rated life)
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