Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2574DEM01 (EDR2RXD2)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR2RXD2 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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MFT2574DEM01 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2014-2018

FILTER LOCATION

upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 2 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

mft2574dem00, mft2574dem02

MFT2574DEM01 · Quick Facts

Filter locationupper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 2 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2014-2018

Also branded asmft2574dem00, mft2574dem02

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

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

✓

Verified fit for MFT2574DEM01. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR2RXD2 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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MFT2574DEM01 specifics — where the filter actually lives

On the MFT2574DEM01, the cartridge upper rear of the fresh-food section in most French-door builds with interior dispensers, the same estate every French-door refrigerator in this family uses. Mechanically the MFT2574DEM01 uses a twist-in cartridge: a quarter turn one way to release, the other to seat, and the only tool you need is a towel for the drip.

The small print owners learn the hard way: the first removal takes more force than every later one, and skipping the reset leaves a change-light glaring at a perfectly fresh cartridge. One prefix, one chassis family: MFT typically codes for French-door 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. Read the 01 ending as a revision marker — Maytag used it for running changes, none of which touched the EDR2RXD2 bay.

MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you

Catalog shorthand: split by cabinet mission (French-door versus side-by-side), joined by cartridge line — that is the MFT/MSD story. The MFT2574DEM01 was built across 2014-2018 on the official record, which brackets the cartridge generation you are shopping for.

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.

MFT2574DEM01 filter questions

How do I reset the filter light on the Maytag MFT2574DEM01?

Seat the new cartridge first, then hold the filter-reset control for a few seconds until the status light clears — the exact button placement varies by control panel, so check the MFT2574DEM01 owner’s manual page for filter status.

Can I run the Maytag MFT2574DEM01 with no cartridge installed?

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 MFT2574DEM01?

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

OEM EDR2RXD2 cartridge

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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