Water Filter for the Maytag MFD2562KES10 (EDR4RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR4RXD1 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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MFD2562KES10 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2001-2005

FILTER LOCATION

in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 4 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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MFD2562KES10 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 4 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2001-2005

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for MFD2562KES10. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR4RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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MFD2562KES10 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The MFD2562KES10 carries its water filter in the fresh-food compartment — exact spot varies by dispenser layout, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a twist-lock bay: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Owners of the MFD2562KES10 report the same friction points: expect dribble at the bay on removal even with the supply off, and remember the indicator will not self-clear — hold the reset control. Whatever the badge on the door says, the parts reality is the EDR4RXD1 line — which is why fit listings key on chassis rather than door style. The 10 suffix here is a revision index, not a different machine — trim and door hardware can shift between revisions, the filter bay does not.

Reading the MFD2562KES10 model code — what the digits tell you

Model-code reading puts the MFD2562KES10 at roughly 2001 to 2005 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee. Fit listings tell the same story: every trim of this model resolves to the EDR4RXD1 family, OEM and certified alternative alike.

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.

MFD2562KES10 filter questions

Filter light reset on the Maytag MFD2562KES10 — how?

The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the MFD2562KES10 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.

Maytag MFD2562KES10: bypass plug needed without a filter?

You can, but unfiltered — the EDR4RXD1 bay needs no bypass plug; it just passes water through without filtering while the cartridge is out.

Are off-brand filters safe for a Maytag 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 EDR4RXD1 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 MFD2562KES10?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR4RXD1 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 EDR4RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR4RXD1. 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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