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Water Filter for the Kenmore KTRS22EMWH01 (EDR6D1)
✓ 100% compatible — no bypass plug needed
🔧 5-min push-in swap
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Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:
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KTRS22EMWH01 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The KTRS22EMWH01 carries its water filter upper back of the fresh-food compartment in most top-freezer layouts that carry a dispenser, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a twist-lock bay: align the ears, seat it, and rotate until the stop catches — a five-minute job start to finish.
Field notes: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. KTR reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: 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. The 01 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.
KTR vs KSR — what the prefix tells you
KTR or KSR: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. The door count differs — top-freezer against side-by-side chassis — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. The KTRS22EMWH01 decodes to about 2003-2007 by catalog convention — close enough to bracket the cartridge generation, not close enough to certify.
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.
KTRS22EMWH01 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the KTRS22EMWH01?
Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the KTRS22EMWH01 manual documents the button for each panel variant.
Does the Kenmore KTRS22EMWH01 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?
No cap needed — the EDR6D1 bay passes water unfiltered while empty; it does not leak, it just skips filtration.
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 KTRS22EMWH01?
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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