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Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2574DEE02 (EDR2RXD2)
✓ 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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MFT2574DEE02 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the MFT2574DEE02 high on the fresh-food side in most French-door layouts — upper back or left wall, the same estate every French-door refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically it is a quarter-turn twist-in seat: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
Owners of the MFT2574DEE02 report the same friction points: a stiff first removal on builds that sat on the same cartridge for years, and an indicator light that wants a manual reset after a non-OEM cartridge is seated. Prefix literacy pays here: count on MFT to place this unit among French-door builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. That trailing 02 is the revision counter: MFT chassis revisions share one water path, so the cartridge order never changes with it.
MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you
The MFT/MSD pair divides this family by layout — MFT machines are French-door; MSD machines are side-by-side. Both draw from the same cartridge line, which is why fit charts list them together. The listed build window for the MFT2574DEE02 is 2014-2018, per the official record — the bracket that matters for cartridge generation.
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.
MFT2574DEE02 filter questions
Maytag MFT2574DEE02: how do I clear the change-filter light?
Press and hold the reset control until the light clears (a few seconds), with the new cartridge already seated — the MFT2574DEE02 owner’s manual lists the button location for your control panel.
Does the Maytag MFT2574DEE02 need a bypass plug when the filter is out?
You can, but unfiltered — the EDR2RXD2 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 EDR2RXD2 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 MFT2574DEE02?
Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR2RXD2 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
This bay takes the OEM EDR2RXD2. 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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