Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSSC42QTS00 (EDR3RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR3RXD1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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KSSC42QTS00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2007-2011

FILTER LOCATION

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

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 3 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

kssc42qts02

KSSC42QTS00 · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 3 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2007-2011

Also branded askssc42qts02

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSSC42QTS00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR3RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSSC42QTS00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The KSSC42QTS00 carries its water filter 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. Mechanically the KSSC42QTS00 uses a twist-in cartridge: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

The small print owners learn the hard way: run the first gallon or two through a fresh cartridge before drinking — carbon fines are normal — and reset the indicator so the countdown matches reality. The KSS in KSSC42QTS00 is doing real work: KSS generally indicates the side-by-side family, so cross-referencing cartridges by chassis rather than by door style usually keeps you out of the wrong-parts queue. The -00 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR3RXD1 bay.

KSS vs the rest of the catalog — what the prefix tells you

Catalog shorthand: KSS answers to side-by-side; the rest of the catalog answers to the neighboring layout; the water-filter answer is shared. Model-code reading puts the KSSC42QTS00 at roughly 2007 to 2011 — 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.

KSSC42QTS00 filter questions

KitchenAid KSSC42QTS00: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KSSC42QTS00 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Can I run the KitchenAid KSSC42QTS00 with no cartridge installed?

No bypass needed: the EDR3RXD1 bay closes on its own, and running empty simply means the water skips filtration until you seat a new cartridge.

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 KSSC42QTS00?

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

OEM EDR3RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR3RXD1. 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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