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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSSS36FKT00 (EDR5RXD1)
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🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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KSSS36FKT00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the KSSS36FKT00 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. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Order-day practicalities: a first removal that fights a set o-ring, and a status light that needs a manual hold-to-reset before it acknowledges the new cartridge. The badge reads KSSS36FKT00, but the chassis reads KSS: count on KSS to place this unit among side-by-side builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. Read the 00 ending as a revision marker — Kenmore used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR5RXD1 bay.
KSS vs the rest of the catalog — what the prefix tells you
Know your KSS from your the rest of the catalog and the cartridge question halves: side-by-side on the KSS side, the neighboring layout on the rest of the catalog side — the parts catalog runs the same cartridge across both. Catalog convention puts the KSSS36FKT00 near 2001 to 2005 — 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.
KSSS36FKT00 filter questions
KSSS36FKT00 filter light will not turn off — what is the reset step?
With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the KSSS36FKT00 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.
Running the KSSS36FKT00 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
No cap needed — the EDR5RXD1 bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.
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 KSSS36FKT00?
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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