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Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2574DEM02 (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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MFT2574DEM02 specifics — where the filter actually lives
On the MFT2574DEM02, the cartridge inside the fresh-food cavity, upper zone in most French-door builds, the same estate every French-door refrigerator in this family uses. It is a twist-lock bay: release is counterclockwise, seating is clockwise, and the stops are firm enough that you cannot overshoot.
Order-day practicalities: 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 on this badge family usually means French-door stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. The two-digit 02 tail is revision bookkeeping. Badge position and shelf trim moved around; the bay geometry did not.
MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you
The MFT prefix sits next to MSD in the catalog and the split is cabinet mission: French-door builds carry MFT; side-by-side builds carry MSD. Filter-wise the two lines converge on one cartridge family. Official listing data places the MFT2574DEM02 in 2014-2018 — useful, because cartridge revisions tend to track production windows.
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.
MFT2574DEM02 filter questions
How to reset the water filter indicator: Maytag MFT2574DEM02?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after the swap; the status light clears only with a seated cartridge, and the MFT2574DEM02 manual maps the control by panel type.
Running the MFT2574DEM02 with an empty filter bay — does it need a cap?
No — run it empty if you like; the EDR2RXD2 bay needs no bypass plug, it simply passes water through untreated.
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 MFT2574DEM02?
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.
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