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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSSS36FKW00 (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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KSSS36FKW00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it behind the lower fresh-food trim or base grille in most side-by-side layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the KSS run. Mechanically the KSSS36FKW00 uses a twist-in cartridge: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.
Practical notes from the install forums: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. One prefix, one chassis family: count on KSS to place this unit among side-by-side builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. 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
The KSS prefix sits next to the rest of the catalog in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: Ordering by prefix works because KSS means side-by-side and the rest of the catalog means the neighboring layout in this catalog — and the cartridge pool overlaps both. The KSSS36FKW00 code suggests roughly 2001 to 2005 production — approximately right, which is all a parts search needs.
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.
KSSS36FKW00 filter questions
How do I reset the filter light on the Kenmore KSSS36FKW00?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KSSS36FKW00 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Will the Kenmore KSSS36FKW00 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
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 KSSS36FKW00?
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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