Water Filter for the Kenmore KTRP22EMSS02 (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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KTRP22EMSS02 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2003-2007

FILTER LOCATION

top of the fresh-food compartment interior in most top-freezer layouts

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 6 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

ktrp22emss00, ktrp22emss01

KTRP22EMSS02 · Quick Facts

Filter locationtop of the fresh-food compartment interior in most top-freezer layouts

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 6 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2003-2007

Also branded asktrp22emss00, ktrp22emss01

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KTRP22EMSS02. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR6D1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KTRP22EMSS02 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The KTRP22EMSS02 carries its water filter top of the fresh-food compartment interior in most top-freezer layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the KTR run. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: half a turn of wrist work in each direction is the whole procedure; everything else is towel management.

Field notes: keep a folded towel under the bay before you open it; the line holds a cup of water even with the valve shut. The KTR prefix is the tell: generally a top-freezer machine, and the filter bay inherits the geometry that implies — treat as typical, not absolute. Revision 02 changed trim details, not the water circuit; order with confidence by model stem.

KTR vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

Two prefixes, two missions: KTR means top-freezer, KSR means side-by-side chassis. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. Working from the model code, the KTRP22EMSS02 lands somewhere around 2003 to 2007; treat the window as approximate.

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.

KTRP22EMSS02 filter questions

How to reset the water filter indicator: Kenmore KTRP22EMSS02?

Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the KTRP22EMSS02 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.

Will the Kenmore KTRP22EMSS02 dispense water without a filter cartridge?

Nothing to buy — the EDR6D1 housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.

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 KTRP22EMSS02?

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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