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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSSP48QJS00 (EDR5RXD1)
✓ 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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KSSP48QJS00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: at the base of the fresh-food compartment in most side-by-side builds — grille or lower rear, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a twist-lock bay: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.
Field notes: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: in this catalog KSS is the side-by-side marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. Suffix 00 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.
KSS vs the rest of the catalog — what the prefix tells you
Catalog shorthand: Chassis first: side-by-side (KSS) versus the neighboring layout (the rest of the catalog). The shared cartridge line covers both without adaptation. By model-code convention the KSSP48QJS00 falls around 2000 to 2004; treat the dates as a working estimate, not record.
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.
KSSP48QJS00 filter questions
Clearing the filter status light on a Kenmore KSSP48QJS00?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the KSSP48QJS00 manual maps the control by panel type.
Kenmore KSSP48QJS00: bypass plug needed without a filter?
Nothing to buy — the EDR5RXD1 housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.
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 KSSP48QJS00?
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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