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Water Filter for the Kenmore KSSS42QJT00 (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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KSSS42QJT00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the KSSS42QJT00, the cartridge 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 KSSS42QJT00 uses a twist-in cartridge: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.
Practical notes from the install forums: 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. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: KSS on this badge family usually means side-by-side stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. A -00 style suffix means running production revisions; filter fit stayed constant across the whole run.
KSS vs the rest of the catalog — what the prefix tells you
KSS or the rest of the catalog: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. KSS covers side-by-side, while the rest of the catalog covers the neighboring layout. The cartridge line is usually shared across both — order by chassis, not by door count. By model-code convention the KSSS42QJT00 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.
KSSS42QJT00 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the KSSS42QJT00?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the KSSS42QJT00 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
Does the Kenmore KSSS42QJT00 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?
The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the KSSS42QJT00 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.
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 KSSS42QJT00?
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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