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KTRA22EMBL02

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Water Filter for the Kenmore KTRA22EMBL02 (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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KTRA22EMBL02 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

KTRA22EMBL02 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2003-2007

FILTER LOCATION

upper back of the fresh-food compartment in most top-freezer layouts that carry a dispenser

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 6 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ktra22embl00, ktra22embl01, ktra22embl03

KTRA22EMBL02 · Quick Facts

Filter locationupper back of the fresh-food compartment in most top-freezer layouts that carry a dispenser

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 6 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2003-2007

Also branded asktra22embl00, ktra22embl01, ktra22embl03

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KTRA22EMBL02. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR6D1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KTRA22EMBL02 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The KTRA22EMBL02 carries its water filter upper back of the fresh-food compartment in most top-freezer layouts that carry a dispenser, a spot that survives trim changes across the KTR run. Mechanically the KTRA22EMBL02 uses a twist-in cartridge: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.

Before you click buy, two things: plan on a towel for the first pull — sitting water in the line — and a five-second reset hold once the fresh cartridge is in. Prefix literacy pays here: KTR typically codes for top-freezer machines in this catalog, and in that format the water path is long enough that a neglected cartridge shows up as flow drop before it shows up as taste. Revision 02 changed trim details, not the water circuit; order with confidence by model stem.

KTR vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

KTR versus KSR is the first fork in the parts catalog: KTR marks top-freezer builds and KSR marks side-by-side chassis builds. Cross-checking the prefix before ordering is faster than returning the wrong cartridge. Catalog convention puts the KTRA22EMBL02 near 2003-2007 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the KTRA22EMBL02

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.

KTRA22EMBL02 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Kenmore KTRA22EMBL02?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the KTRA22EMBL02 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Running the KTRA22EMBL02 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?

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 KTRA22EMBL02?

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.

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OEM EDR6D1 cartridge

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