Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSSP36QKS00 (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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KSSP36QKS00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

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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KSSP36QKS00 · Quick Facts

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

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 5 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2001-2005

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KSSP36QKS00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSSP36QKS00 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. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: one twist to release, one to lock; between them you are holding the entire service procedure.

Order-day practicalities: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. Prefix literacy pays here: in this catalog KSS is the side-by-side marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. The -00 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR5RXD1 bay.

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

KSS versus the rest of the catalog is the first fork in the parts catalog: KSS answers to side-by-side; the rest of the catalog answers to the neighboring layout; the water-filter answer is shared. The KSSP36QKS00 decodes to about 2001 to 2005 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.

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.

KSSP36QKS00 filter questions

Filter light reset on the KitchenAid KSSP36QKS00 — how?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the KSSP36QKS00 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

KitchenAid KSSP36QKS00: 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 KSSP36QKS00?

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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