Water Filter for the Maytag MFI2670XEB (EDR4RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR4RXD1 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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MFI2670XEB · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2010-2014

FILTER LOCATION

inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 4 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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MFI2670XEB · Quick Facts

Filter locationinside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 4 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2010-2014

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for MFI2670XEB. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR4RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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MFI2670XEB specifics — where the filter actually lives

The MFI2670XEB carries its water filter inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, a deliberate placement that keeps the swap away from the door seals and drawer rails. This is a twist-style bay, the friendlier design: offer the cartridge, feel the base o-ring register, and lock it by geometry rather than by force.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: the reset control is the step everyone skips; the light will not acknowledge a new cartridge on its own. One prefix, one chassis family: it usually marks a French-door layout, which means shared cartridge economics — one media family, dozens of cabinet variants, all drinking from the same parts line. EB is finish coding: handles, colors, panel options — none of it reaches the filter bay.

MFI vs MSD — what the prefix tells you

Two prefixes, two missions: MFI covers French-door, while MSD covers side-by-side. The cartridge line is usually shared across both — order by chassis, not by door count. Model-code reading puts the MFI2670XEB at roughly 2010-2014 — treat that as approximately right, not a production guarantee.

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.

MFI2670XEB filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Maytag MFI2670XEB?

Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the MFI2670XEB manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.

Can I run the Maytag MFI2670XEB with no cartridge installed?

No bypass needed: the EDR4RXD1 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 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 MFI2670XEB?

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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