Water Filter for the KitchenAid KSSS36QKT00 (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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KSSS36QKT00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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KSSS36QKT00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

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 KSSS36QKT00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSSS36QKT00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The KSSS36QKT00 carries its water filter in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, the same estate every side-by-side refrigerator in this family uses. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.

The small print owners learn the hard way: the line is still live when you open the bay, so keep a towel in reach, and expect the filter-status light to need a reset before it believes the new cartridge. Read the prefix and the maintenance writes itself: KSS on this badge family usually means side-by-side stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. The two-digit 00 tail is revision bookkeeping. Badge position and shelf trim moved around; the bay geometry did not.

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: side-by-side versus the neighboring layout. Both generations draw from the same cartridge pool, so the prefix is a fit-check, not a barrier. The KSSS36QKT00 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.

KSSS36QKT00 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the KitchenAid KSSS36QKT00?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the KSSS36QKT00 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Can I run the KitchenAid KSSS36QKT00 with no cartridge installed?

No bypass needed: the EDR5RXD1 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 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 KSSS36QKT00?

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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