Water Filter for the KitchenAid KTRS22EMSS01 (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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🔧 5-min push-in swap

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KTRS22EMSS01 · 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

ktrs22emss00

KTRS22EMSS01 · 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 asktrs22emss00

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for KTRS22EMSS01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR6D1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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KTRS22EMSS01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

Where the filter actually lives: upper back of the fresh-food compartment in most top-freezer layouts that carry a dispenser, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. It is a twist-lock bay: seat the cartridge against the o-ring, quarter-turn clockwise, and let the keyed flange do the aligning for you.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: 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 in KTRS22EMSS01 is doing real work: count on KTR to place this unit among top-freezer builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. Suffix 01 = production revision; filtration hardware was not part of the revision cycle.

KTR vs KSR — what the prefix tells you

Catalog shorthand: split by cabinet mission (top-freezer versus side-by-side chassis), joined by cartridge line — that is the KTR/KSR story. Working from the model code, the KTRS22EMSS01 lands somewhere around 2003-2007; 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.

KTRS22EMSS01 filter questions

Filter light reset on the KitchenAid KTRS22EMSS01 — how?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the KTRS22EMSS01 owner’s manual page for filter status.

KitchenAid KTRS22EMSS01: bypass plug needed without a filter?

You can, but unfiltered — the EDR6D1 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.

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 KTRS22EMSS01?

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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