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Water Filter for the Maytag MFT2673BEM10 (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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MFT2673BEM10 specifics — where the filter actually lives
Where the filter actually lives: in the fresh-food compartment, typically the upper back wall in most French-door layouts, so expect to clear one shelf edge before you have working room. It is a twist-lock bay: no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.
The recurring owner notes: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. The MFT prefix is the tell: MFT on this badge family usually means French-door stock, which is why fit charts list cartridges by chassis code first. Revision 10 changed trim details, not the water circuit; order with confidence by model stem.
MFT vs MSD — what the prefix tells you
The MFT/MSD pair divides this family by layout — The door count differs — French-door against side-by-side — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. By model-code convention the MFT2673BEM10 falls around 2013 to 2017; treat the dates as a working estimate, not record.
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.
MFT2673BEM10 filter questions
Reset procedure for the change-filter alert on the MFT2673BEM10?
Hold the filter-reset control a few seconds after seating the new cartridge; placements vary by control panel, and the MFT2673BEM10 manual’s filter-status page has the exact spot.
Is a bypass plug required for the MFT2673BEM10 when the cartridge is removed?
Nothing to buy — the EDR2RXD2 housing closes without a cartridge; water runs unfiltered until the next one goes in.
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 MFT2673BEM10?
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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