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KSSS36QKW00

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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSSS36QKW00 (EDR5RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR5RXD1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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KSSS36QKW00 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

KSSS36QKW00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 5 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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KSSS36QKW00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationbottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds

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 KSSS36QKW00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR5RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KSSS36QKW00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it bottom of the fresh-food column or at the grille line in most side-by-side builds — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. The seat is a twist-in design — the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: 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: generally a side-by-side machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. That trailing 00 is the revision counter: KSS chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.

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

The catalog pairs KSS with the rest of the catalog, and the split matters at order time: KSS marks side-by-side builds and the rest of the catalog marks the neighboring layout builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. The KSSS36QKW00 code suggests roughly 2001-2005 production — approximately right, which is all a parts search needs.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the KSSS36QKW00

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

Old cartridge vs new — the difference a timely swap makes

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.

KSSS36QKW00 filter questions

Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the KSSS36QKW00?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the KSSS36QKW00 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Will the Kenmore KSSS36QKW00 dispense water without a filter cartridge?

No — run it empty if you like; the EDR5RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.

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 KSSS36QKW00?

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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OEM EDR5RXD1 cartridge

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