Water Filter for the KitchenAid KTRA22EMBL00 (EDR6D1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR6D1 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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KTRA22EMBL00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2003-2007

FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food cavity, upper rear in most top-freezer builds with a dispenser

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 6 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ktra22embl01, ktra22embl02, ktra22embl03

KTRA22EMBL00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food cavity, upper rear in most top-freezer builds with a dispenser

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 6 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2003-2007

Also branded asktra22embl01, ktra22embl02, ktra22embl03

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KTRA22EMBL00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR6D1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KTRA22EMBL00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Finding the bay is the easy part — this chassis puts it in the fresh-food cavity, upper rear in most top-freezer builds with a dispenser — usually a kneeling-height or shoulder-height swap, not a teardown. Mechanically the KTRA22EMBL00 uses a twist-in cartridge: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: expect the first swap to take longer than the box suggests — aged o-rings grip — so budget ten minutes, not five. Decode the plate and the parts question answers itself: count on KTR to place this unit among top-freezer builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. That trailing 00 is the revision counter: KTR chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.

KTR vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

The KTR/KSR pair divides this family by layout — top-freezer versus side-by-side chassis. Both generations draw from the same cartridge pool, so the prefix is a fit-check, not a barrier. Model-code reading puts the KTRA22EMBL00 at roughly 2003-2007 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee.

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.

KTRA22EMBL00 filter questions

KitchenAid KTRA22EMBL00: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KTRA22EMBL00 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Does the KitchenAid KTRA22EMBL00 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?

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 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 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 KTRA22EMBL00?

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

This bay takes the OEM EDR6D1. 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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