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Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2574DEM00 (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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MFT2574DEM00 specifics — where the filter actually lives
The filter bay on the MFT2574DEM00 in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, a spot that survives trim changes across the MFT run. It is a twist-lock bay: the cartridge drops into the keyed seat and locks with a short quarter turn.
Before you click buy, two things: the change light ignores the new cartridge until you reset it, and the first removal always takes more muscle than the manual implies. Prefix literacy pays here: MFT on this badge family usually means French-door stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. The -00 tail tracks the revision ladder — each rung shares the identical EDR2RXD2 bay.
MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you
MFT or MSD: the badge difference that does (and does not) change the filter order. MFT means French-door, MSD means side-by-side. For filter shopping the distinction matters less than you would think — same line, different cabinet. Official data records the MFT2574DEM00 across 2014-2018; cartridge revisions generally track that span.
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.
MFT2574DEM00 filter questions
Maytag MFT2574DEM00: how do I clear the change-filter light?
The reset is a press-and-hold on the filter control with the cartridge in place; check the MFT2574DEM00 owner’s manual for where that control sits on your panel.
Will the Maytag MFT2574DEM00 dispense water without a filter cartridge?
No bypass needed: the EDR2RXD2 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 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 MFT2574DEM00?
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
| Cartridge | OEM EDR2RXD2 | RECOMMENDEDEDR2RXD1 Replacement Water Filter · 1-Pack – ClearFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | OEM list | $17.99 |
| Verified fit | ✓ the bay cartridge | View & buy → |
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