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KTRA19EMBL00

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Water Filter for the Kenmore KTRA19EMBL00 (EDR6D1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR6D1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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KTRA19EMBL00 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

KTRA19EMBL00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2003-2007

FILTER LOCATION

high in the fresh-food section in most top-freezer builds, near the controls

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 6 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ktra19embl01

KTRA19EMBL00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationhigh in the fresh-food section in most top-freezer builds, near the controls

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 6 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2003-2007

Also branded asktra19embl01

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for KTRA19EMBL00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR6D1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KTRA19EMBL00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the KTRA19EMBL00, the cartridge high in the fresh-food section in most top-freezer builds, near the controls, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. The seat is a twist-in design — the bay wants the cartridge offered flat, rotated a quarter turn, and nothing more — hand pressure only.

Practical notes from the install forums: a stubborn first twist when the old o-ring has set, and a change-filter light that will not clear itself until you hold the reset. The KTR in KTRA19EMBL00 is doing real work: in this catalog KTR is the top-freezer marker; internal layouts vary, the bay layout does not. The two-digit 00 tail is revision bookkeeping. Badge position and shelf trim moved around; the bay geometry did not.

KTR vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

KTR versus KSR is the first fork in the parts catalog: KTR answers to top-freezer; KSR answers to side-by-side chassis; the water-filter answer is shared. By model-code convention the KTRA19EMBL00 falls around 2003 to 2007; treat the dates as a working estimate, not record.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the KTRA19EMBL00

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.

KTRA19EMBL00 filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Kenmore KTRA19EMBL00?

With the new cartridge seated, press and hold the filter reset until the light clears — panel placement differs, so the KTRA19EMBL00 manual’s filter section has the exact control for your trim.

KTRA19EMBL00 with no water filter installed — safe, or does it need a bypass?

No bypass needed: the EDR6D1 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 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 EDR6D1 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 KTRA19EMBL00?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR6D1 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 EDR6D1 cartridge

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